Current Date And Time In Sanma, Vanuatu
Monday, 22 June 2026
13:52:05 VUT
Capital: Luganville
Currency: Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (VUT)
Population: 58,000
Area: 4,248.00 km²
State Code: SAM
Find states and regions closest to Sanma in Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu
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 Sanma from our regional database:
| Capital City | Luganville |
| Total Population | 58,000 |
| Land Area | 4,248 km² |
| Population Density | 13.65 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -15.3004° N |
| Center Longitude | 166.9182° E |
| Average Elevation | 89 m (291 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +11:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Penama | 66 mi | 106 km | 57 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Malampa | 80 mi | 129 km | 69 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Torba | 81 mi | 130 km | 70 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Shefa | 188 mi | 302 km | 163 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Tafea | 281 mi | 453 km | 244 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Temotu Province | 321 mi | 516 km | 279 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Loyalty Islands | 398 mi | 640 km | 345 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| North Province | 409 mi | 658 km | 355 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| South Province | 448 mi | 721 km | 389 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Makira-Ulawa Province | 474 mi | 763 km | 412 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Sanma by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sanma 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 | ||
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| New Caledonia | 392 mi | 631 km | 340 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Solomon Islands | 606 mi | 975 km | 526 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Fiji | 753 mi | 1,212 km | 654 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Tuvalu | 922 mi | 1,484 km | 801 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Norfolk Island | 946 mi | 1,523 km | 822 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Sanma. 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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| Sanma (You) | Vanuatu | 58,000 | 4,248 | 13.65 |
| Penama | Vanuatu | 33,900 | 1,198 | 28.30 |
| Malampa | Vanuatu | 42,500 | 2,779 | 15.29 |
| Torba | Vanuatu | 10,100 | 882 | 11.45 |
| Shefa | Vanuatu | 94,800 | 1,455 | 65.15 |
| Tafea | Vanuatu | 40,000 | 1,628 | 24.57 |
| Temotu Province | Solomon Islands | 24,134 | 895 | 26.97 |
| Loyalty Islands | New Caledonia | 18,353 | 1,981 | 0.59 |
| North Province | New Caledonia | 49,910 | 9,583 | 0.76 |
| South Province | New Caledonia | 203,144 | 7,012 | 4.88 |
| Makira-Ulawa Province | Solomon Islands | 55,126 | 3,188 | 17.29 |
How does Sanma rank within Vanuatu? 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 Sanma appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Sanma is a state or region within Vanuatu in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sanma 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 Sanma by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Vanuatu 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 Sanma 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 Sanma.
Knowing the distance from Sanma to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Vanuatu. 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 Sanma map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Sanma 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 Sanma 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 Sanma below the states table, or compare all Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.
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