Nias islands are located in the west coast of Sumatra, 1°6′N, 97°32′E, and a part of the North Sumatra Goverment region, Republic of Indonesia. From the capital city of Medan, North Sumatra, we can reach Binaka Airport in Gunungsitoli within 55 minutes by flight. This route is served 5 times per day. Another alternate route to Nias is by car. You can travel south of Medan to Sibolga city, A fery can take you the 85 miles to Gunungsitoli or the 95 miles to Teluk Dalam by sea.