Current Date And Time In Western Province, Solomon Islands
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
23:13:21 SBT
Capital: Gizo
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (SBT)
Population: 84,542
Area: 5,475.00 km²
State Code: WE
Find states and regions closest to Western 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
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 Western Province from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Choiseul Province | 81 mi | 131 km | 71 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Isabel Province | 118 mi | 189 km | 102 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Honiara | 194 mi | 313 km | 169 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Province | 198 mi | 318 km | 172 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Bougainville | 210 mi | 338 km | 182 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Guadalcanal Province | 211 mi | 339 km | 183 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Malaita Province | 244 mi | 393 km | 212 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Rennell and Bellona Province | 309 mi | 498 km | 268 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Makira-Ulawa Province | 343 mi | 552 km | 298 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| New Ireland | 408 mi | 656 km | 354 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Western Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Western Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Vanuatu | 606 mi | 975 km | 526 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Nauru | 784 mi | 1,261 km | 681 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| New Caledonia | 859 mi | 1,382 km | 746 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Papua New Guinea | 1,132 mi | 1,822 km | 983 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Kiribati | 1,169 mi | 1,881 km | 1,015 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Western Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Province (You) | Solomon Islands | 84,542 | 5,475 | 15.44 |
| Choiseul Province | Solomon Islands | 31,748 | 3,837 | 9.64 |
| Isabel Province | Solomon Islands | 35,257 | 4,136 | 8.78 |
| Honiara | Solomon Islands | 92,344 | 22 | 4,197.45 |
| Central Province | Solomon Islands | 31,298 | 615 | 50.89 |
| Bougainville | Papua New Guinea | 328,000 | 9,357 | 34.95 |
| Guadalcanal Province | Solomon Islands | 109,382 | 5,336 | 20.50 |
| Malaita Province | Solomon Islands | 180,421 | 4,225 | 42.71 |
| Rennell and Bellona Province | Solomon Islands | 3,762 | 671 | 5.61 |
| Makira-Ulawa Province | Solomon Islands | 55,126 | 3,188 | 17.29 |
| New Ireland | Papua New Guinea | 214,000 | 9,557 | 22.40 |
How does Western 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 Western Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Malaita Province | 180,421 |
| Guadalcanal Province | 109,382 |
| Honiara | 92,344 |
| Western Province ⭐ | 84,542 |
| Makira-Ulawa Province | 55,126 |
| Isabel Province | 35,257 |
| Choiseul Province | 31,748 |
| Central Province | 31,298 |
| Temotu Province | 24,134 |
| Rennell and Bellona Province | 3,762 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Western Province ⭐ | 5,475 |
| Guadalcanal Province | 5,336 |
| Malaita Province | 4,225 |
| Isabel Province | 4,136 |
| Choiseul Province | 3,837 |
| Makira-Ulawa Province | 3,188 |
| Temotu Province | 895 |
| Rennell and Bellona Province | 671 |
| Central Province | 615 |
| Honiara | 22 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Honiara | 4,197.45 |
| Central Province | 50.89 |
| Malaita Province | 42.71 |
| Temotu Province | 26.97 |
| Guadalcanal Province | 20.50 |
| Makira-Ulawa Province | 17.29 |
| Western Province ⭐ | 15.44 |
| Choiseul Province | 9.64 |
| Isabel Province | 8.78 |
| Rennell and Bellona Province | 5.61 |
Western Province is a state or region within Solomon Islands in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Western 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Western 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Western 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 Western Province.
Knowing the distance from Western 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.
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 Western Province map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Western 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.
See the States Near To Western 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 Western Province below the states table, or compare all Solomon Islands states by area, population and density.
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.