Find states and regions closest to Howland Island in United States Minor Outlying 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 United States Minor Outlying 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 United States Minor Outlying 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 Howland Island from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 3 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 0.8113° N |
| Center Longitude | -176.6183° E |
| Average Elevation | 1 m (4 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | — |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Baker Island | 44 mi | 70 km | 38 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ | |
| Phoenix Islands | 418 mi | 672 km | 363 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Niutao | 634 mi | 1,020 km | 551 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Vaitupu | 658 mi | 1,059 km | 572 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Nanumea | 672 mi | 1,082 km | 584 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Nanumanga | 691 mi | 1,112 km | 600 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Nukufetau | 695 mi | 1,119 km | 604 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Nui | 703 mi | 1,131 km | 610 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Funafuti | 706 mi | 1,137 km | 613 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Atafu | 707 mi | 1,137 km | 614 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Howland Island by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Howland Island 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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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Marshall Islands | 893 mi | 1,437 km | 776 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Kiribati | 1,305 mi | 2,100 km | 1,133 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Micronesia | 1,355 mi | 2,181 km | 1,177 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Nauru | 1,368 mi | 2,202 km | 1,188 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1,400 mi | 2,254 km | 1,216 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Howland Island. 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) |
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| Howland Island (You) | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 3 | — |
| Baker Island | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 2 | — |
| Phoenix Islands | Kiribati | — | 28 | — |
| Niutao | Tuvalu | 582 | — | — |
| Vaitupu | Tuvalu | 1,061 | 6 | — |
| Nanumea | Tuvalu | 664 | 640 | — |
| Nanumanga | Tuvalu | 491 | 3 | — |
| Nukufetau | Tuvalu | 597 | 3 | — |
| Nui | Tuvalu | 610 | 3 | — |
| Funafuti | Tuvalu | 4,492 | — | — |
| Atafu | Tokelau | 470 | 2 | 213.64 |
How does Howland Island rank within United States Minor Outlying 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 Howland Island appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Wake Island | 150 |
| Midway Islands | 40 |
| Palmyra Atoll | 10 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Wake Island | 4.46 |
| Midway Islands | 2.33 |
| Palmyra Atoll | 0.69 |
Howland Island is a state or region within United States Minor Outlying Islands in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Howland Island 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 Howland Island by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near United States Minor Outlying 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 Howland Island 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 Howland Island.
Knowing the distance from Howland Island to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across United States Minor Outlying 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 Howland Island map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Howland Island 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 Howland Island 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 Howland Island below the states table, or compare all United States Minor Outlying 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 United States Minor Outlying Islands state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.