
Find states and regions closest to Hawaii in United States 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 and North America.
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
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 Hawaii from our regional database:
| Capital City | Honolulu |
| Total Population | 1,446,146 |
| Land Area | 28,311 km² |
| Population Density | 0.53 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 19.8987° N |
| Center Longitude | -155.6659° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,079 m (3,539 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Johnston Atoll | 935 mi | 1,505 km | 812 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ | |
| Kingman Reef | 1,035 mi | 1,666 km | 899 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ | |
| Palmyra Atoll | 1,059 mi | 1,705 km | 920 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ | |
| Midway Islands | 1,482 mi | 2,385 km | 1,287 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ | |
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| Line Islands | 1,608 mi | 2,588 km | 1,396 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Howland Island | 1,935 mi | 3,115 km | 1,681 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ | |
| Baker Island | 1,958 mi | 3,152 km | 1,701 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ | |
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| Phoenix Islands | 1,998 mi | 3,215 km | 1,735 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Penrhyn | 2,003 mi | 3,224 km | 1,740 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Rakahanga | 2,101 mi | 3,381 km | 1,824 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Hawaii by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Hawaii supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Mexico | 1,014 mi | 1,632 km | 881 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bahamas | 1,363 mi | 2,193 km | 1,183 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Canada | 1,405 mi | 2,261 km | 1,220 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Belize | 1,443 mi | 2,323 km | 1,253 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Cayman Islands | 1,507 mi | 2,425 km | 1,309 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Hawaii. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Hawaii (You) | United States | 1,446,146 | 28,311 | 0.53 |
| Johnston Atoll | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 7 | — |
| Kingman Reef | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 1 | — |
| Palmyra Atoll | United States Minor Outlying Islands | 10 | 4 | 0.69 |
| Midway Islands | United States Minor Outlying Islands | 40 | 6 | 2.33 |
| Howland Island | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 3 | — |
| Baker Island | United States Minor Outlying Islands | — | 2 | — |
| Phoenix Islands | Kiribati | — | 28 | — |
| Marquesas Islands | French Polynesia | — | 997 | — |
| Atafu | Tokelau | 470 | 2 | 213.64 |
| Fakaofo | Tokelau | 531 | 3 | 177.00 |
How does Hawaii rank within United States? 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 Hawaii appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| California | 39,431,263 |
| Texas | 22,875,689 |
| New York | 19,867,248 |
| Florida | 17,671,452 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,078,751 |
| Illinois | 12,710,158 |
| Ohio | 11,883,304 |
| Georgia | 11,180,878 |
| North Carolina | 11,046,024 |
| Michigan | 9,883,360 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Alaska | 1,717,856 |
| Texas | 696,241 |
| California | 423,970 |
| Montana | 381,154 |
| New Mexico | 315,194 |
| Arizona | 295,234 |
| Nevada | 286,380 |
| Colorado | 269,837 |
| Oregon | 255,026 |
| Wyoming | 253,348 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| District of Columbia | 1,328.76 |
| New Jersey | 175.57 |
| Connecticut | 143.63 |
| Rhode Island | 135.11 |
| Massachusetts | 98.18 |
| Delaware | 83.07 |
| Pennsylvania | 71.41 |
| Ohio | 62.68 |
| Maryland | 62.47 |
| Illinois | 46.36 |
Hawaii is a state or region within United States in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Hawaii 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 Hawaii by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near United States page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Hawaii 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 Hawaii.
Knowing the distance from Hawaii to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across United States. 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 Hawaii map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii below the states table, or compare all United States 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 North America. Use the population & area comparison and United States state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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