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Klaksvík, Norðoyar, Faroe Islands – Faroe Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Klaksvík, Faroe Islands

Friday, 14 August 2026
19:24:14 WEST
State: Norðoyar
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 5,013
District: Klaksvik

📍 Cities Near To Klaksvík


Find cities, states and countries closest to Klaksvík in Norðoyar, Faroe 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Klaksvík.

📍 Klaksvík 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 Klaksvík from our regional database:

State / RegionNorðoyar
DistrictKlaksvik
Total Population5,013
Land Area72.00 km²
Population Density69.63 / km²
Center Latitude62.2266° N
Center Longitude-6.589° E
Elevation88 m (289 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Norðoyar#1 of 3
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Argir Argir17 27 15
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eystur Eystur5 9 5
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Fuglafjørður Fuglafjørður7 12 6
West (W)
National Flag Of Hoyvík Hoyvík15 24 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kirkja Kirkja11 17 9
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kirkjubo Kirkjubo20 32 17
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kollafjørður Kollafjørður13 21 11
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kunoy Kunoy6 9 5
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Leirvík Leirvík4 6 3
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Nólsoy Nólsoy15 25 13
South (S)
National Flag Of Norðragøta Norðragøta5 8 5
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Runavík Runavík9 15 8
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Saltangará Saltangará9 14 8
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sands Sands27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sandur Sandur27 44 24
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Klaksvík


States and regions closest to Norðoyar (home state of Klaksvík), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bride Bride490 788 425
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy12 19 10
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Forest Forest573 923 498
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland518 833 450
South (S)
National Flag Of Ramsey Ramsey555 894 482
South (S)
National Flag Of Sandoy Sandoy31 50 27
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Scotland Scotland320 515 278
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Streymoy Streymoy19 31 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Suðuroy Suðuroy54 86 47
South (S)
National Flag Of Ulster Ulster520 837 451
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Klaksvík


Countries bordering or closest to Faroe Islands, with aerial distance and compass direction from Klaksvík's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium897 1,444 779
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey876 1,409 760
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Iceland Iceland429 691 373
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland561 902 487
South (S)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man536 862 465
South (S)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey895 1,440 777
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg972 1,564 844
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Netherlands Netherlands813 1,308 706
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Norway Norway520 837 452
East (E)
National Flag Of Switzerland Switzerland1,200 1,931 1,042
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Klaksvík. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Norðoyar, Faroe Islands.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Klaksvík (You)Norðoyar5,013
LeirvíkEysturoy1,0485.7WSW
NorðragøtaEysturoy6688.4WSW
EysturEysturoy8.7WSW
KunoyNorðoyar709.1NNW
FuglafjørðurEysturoy1,54211.8W
Ytri SkáliStreymoy62112.6SW
SkáliEysturoy75112.7SW
SaltangaráEysturoy1,11614.0SSW
Við SjógvEysturoy1,15814.5SW
RunavíkEysturoy59114.8SSW

🏆 Norðoyar City Rankings

How does Klaksvík rank within Norðoyar? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Klaksvík appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Klaksvík ⭐5,013
Kunoy70
Kirkja31

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Klaksvík ⭐72.00
Kunoy35.50

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Klaksvík ⭐69.63
Kunoy1.97
✈️ Nearest Airport
Vágar Airport
IATA: FAE
40 km (25 mi) from Klaksvík
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
📊 Compare Norðoyar Cities
Klaksvík ranks #1 of 3 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Klaksvík? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Klaksvík Sits on the Map

Klaksvík sits inside Norðoyar, Faroe Islands and ranks #1 of 3 cities in Norðoyar by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Klaksvík to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Klaksvík outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Klaksvík and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Klaksvík against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Norðoyar city rankings

🌎 Beyond Klaksvík: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Klaksvík and the countries closest to Klaksvík by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Faroe Islands. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Klaksvík, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Klaksvík at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Klaksvík

If you're stringing together stops in Norðoyar, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Klaksvík — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Klaksvík MapView the Klaksvík map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Klaksvík Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Norðoyar OverviewExplore the Norðoyar state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Faroe Islands Country DataGet complete Faroe Islands data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Klaksvík

Which cities are closest to Klaksvík?

See the Cities Near To Klaksvík table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Norðoyar by population and density.

How is the distance from Klaksvík to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Klaksvík and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Klaksvík map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Klaksvík will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Klaksvík to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Klaksvík?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Klaksvík. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Norðoyar city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Klaksvík compare in size to the cities near it?

Klaksvík ranks #1 of 3 cities in Norðoyar by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Klaksvík?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Klaksvík is Vágar Airport (FAE), about 40 km (25 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.