
Find states and regions closest to Funafuti in Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu
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 Funafuti from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Nukufetau | 60 mi | 96 km | 52 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Nukulaelae | 74 mi | 120 km | 65 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Vaitupu | 80 mi | 130 km | 70 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Nui | 166 mi | 267 km | 144 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Niutao | 210 mi | 337 km | 182 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Nanumanga | 250 mi | 403 km | 217 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Nanumea | 290 mi | 466 km | 252 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Rotuma | 311 mi | 500 km | 270 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Sigave | 436 mi | 701 km | 378 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Alo | 438 mi | 705 km | 380 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Funafuti by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Funafuti 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 | |||
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| Wallis And Futuna | 580 mi | 933 km | 503 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Kiribati | 673 mi | 1,083 km | 584 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tokelau | 729 mi | 1,174 km | 633 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Fiji | 733 mi | 1,180 km | 637 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Samoa | 834 mi | 1,342 km | 724 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Funafuti. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.
How does Funafuti rank within Tuvalu? 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 Funafuti appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Funafuti ⭐ | 4,492 |
| Vaitupu | 1,061 |
| Nanumea | 664 |
| Nui | 610 |
| Nukufetau | 597 |
| Niutao | 582 |
| Nanumanga | 491 |
| Nukulaelae | 300 |
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Funafuti is a state or region within Tuvalu in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Funafuti 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 Funafuti by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Tuvalu 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 Funafuti 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 Funafuti.
Knowing the distance from Funafuti to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Tuvalu. 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 Funafuti map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Funafuti 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 Funafuti 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 Funafuti below the states table, or compare all Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.