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Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands – Solomon Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands

Wednesday, 22 July 2026
19:06:04 SBT
Capital: Kirakira
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (SBT)
Population: 55,126
Area: 3,188.00 km²
State Code: MK

States Near To Makira-Ulawa Province


Find states and regions closest to Makira-Ulawa Province in Solomon Islands with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Solomon Islands and Australia And Oceania.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Solomon Islands

📍 Makira-Ulawa Province Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Makira-Ulawa Province from our regional database:

Capital CityKirakira
Total Population55,126
Land Area3,188 km²
Population Density17.29 / km²
Center Latitude-10.5737° N
Center Longitude161.8097° E
Average Elevation628 m (2,060 ft)
UTC Time Zone+11:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Malaita Province Malaita Province128 mi206 km111 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Rennell and Bellona Province Rennell and Bellona Province131 mi212 km114 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Guadalcanal Province Guadalcanal Province132 mi213 km115 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Honiara Honiara149 mi240 km129 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Central Province Central Province153 mi247 km133 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Isabel Province Isabel Province251 mi405 km218 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Temotu Province Temotu Province289 mi465 km251 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Western Province Western Province343 mi552 km298 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Choiseul Province Choiseul Province411 mi662 km357 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Torba Torba462 mi744 km402 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Makira-Ulawa Province


Explore countries nearest to Makira-Ulawa Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Makira-Ulawa Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Vanuatu Vanuatu606 mi975 km526 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nauru Nauru784 mi1,261 km681 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New Caledonia New Caledonia859 mi1,382 km746 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea1,132 mi1,822 km983 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Kiribati Kiribati1,169 mi1,881 km1,015 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Makira-Ulawa Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Makira-Ulawa Province (You)Solomon Islands55,1263,18817.29
Malaita ProvinceSolomon Islands180,4214,22542.71
Rennell and Bellona ProvinceSolomon Islands3,7626715.61
Guadalcanal ProvinceSolomon Islands109,3825,33620.50
HoniaraSolomon Islands92,344224,197.45
Central ProvinceSolomon Islands31,29861550.89
Isabel ProvinceSolomon Islands35,2574,1368.78
Temotu ProvinceSolomon Islands24,13489526.97
Western ProvinceSolomon Islands84,5425,47515.44
Choiseul ProvinceSolomon Islands31,7483,8379.64
TorbaVanuatu10,10088211.45

🏆 Solomon Islands State Rankings

How does Makira-Ulawa Province rank within Solomon Islands? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Makira-Ulawa Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Makira-Ulawa Province, Solomon Islands

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Makira-Ulawa Province is a state or region within Solomon Islands in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Makira-Ulawa Province is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Makira-Ulawa Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Makira-Ulawa Province to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Solomon Islands — see Solomon Islands state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Makira-Ulawa Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Makira-Ulawa Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Solomon Islands page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Makira-Ulawa Province using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Makira-Ulawa Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Makira-Ulawa Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Solomon Islands. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Makira-Ulawa Province MapView the Makira-Ulawa Province satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Makira-Ulawa ProvinceExplore all cities and towns in Makira-Ulawa Province for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Solomon Islands Country DataGet complete Solomon Islands data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Makira-Ulawa Province

How is the distance from Makira-Ulawa Province to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Makira-Ulawa Province map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Makira-Ulawa Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Makira-Ulawa Province to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Makira-Ulawa Province in Solomon Islands?

See the States Near To Makira-Ulawa Province table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Makira-Ulawa Province below the states table, or compare all Solomon Islands states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Solomon Islands?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Solomon Islands state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.