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Funafuti, Tuvalu – Tuvalu Flag

Current Date And Time In Funafuti, Tuvalu

Tuesday, 28 July 2026
00:45:40 TVT
Capital: Funafuti
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (TVT)
Population: 4,492
State Code: FUN

States Near To Funafuti


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

📍 Funafuti 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 Funafuti from our regional database:

Capital CityFunafuti
Total Population4,492
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-8.5211° N
Center Longitude179.1962° E
Average Elevation4 m (14 ft)
UTC Time Zone+12:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nukufetau Nukufetau60 mi96 km52 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nukulaelae Nukulaelae74 mi120 km65 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Vaitupu Vaitupu80 mi130 km70 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Nui Nui166 mi267 km144 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Niutao Niutao210 mi337 km182 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nanumanga Nanumanga250 mi403 km217 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nanumea Nanumea290 mi466 km252 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Rotuma Rotuma311 mi500 km270 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sigave Sigave436 mi701 km378 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Alo Alo438 mi705 km380 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Funafuti


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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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Wallis And Futuna Wallis And Futuna580 mi933 km503 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kiribati Kiribati673 mi1,083 km584 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Tokelau Tokelau729 mi1,174 km633 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Fiji Fiji733 mi1,180 km637 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Samoa Samoa834 mi1,342 km724 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Funafuti (You)Tuvalu4,492
NukufetauTuvalu5973
NukulaelaeTuvalu3002
VaitupuTuvalu1,0616
NuiTuvalu6103
NiutaoTuvalu582
NanumangaTuvalu4913
NanumeaTuvalu664640
RotumaFiji46
SigaveWallis And Futuna30
AloWallis And Futuna53

🏆 Tuvalu State Rankings

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 ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Funafuti ⭐4,492
Vaitupu1,061
Nanumea664
Nui610
Nukufetau597
Niutao582
Nanumanga491
Nukulaelae300

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Funafuti, Tuvalu

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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.

📏 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 Funafuti to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Funafuti 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 Tuvalu — see Tuvalu state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Funafuti

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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

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.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Funafuti MapView the Funafuti satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in FunafutiExplore all cities and towns in Funafuti for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Tuvalu Country DataGet complete Tuvalu data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Funafuti

How is the distance from Funafuti 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 Funafuti map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Funafuti mean?

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.

Which states are closest to Funafuti in Tuvalu?

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.

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

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.