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Ytri Skáli, Streymoy, Faroe Islands – Faroe Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Ytri Skáli, Faroe Islands

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
06:56:15 WEST
State: Streymoy
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 621

📍 Cities Near To Ytri Skáli


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ytri Skáli in Streymoy, 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 Ytri Skáli.

📍 Ytri Skáli 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 Ytri Skáli from our regional database:

State / RegionStreymoy
Total Population621
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude62.1585° N
Center Longitude-6.783° E
Elevation19 m (62 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Streymoy#6 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Argir Argir11 18 10
South (S)
National Flag Of Eiði Eiði14 22 12
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eystur Eystur4 6 3
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Fuglafjørður Fuglafjørður6 10 5
North (N)
National Flag Of Haldórsvík Haldórsvík13 21 11
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hests Hests9 15 8
West (W)
National Flag Of Hoyvík Hoyvík9 14 7
South (S)
National Flag Of Húsavík Húsavík25 39 21
South (S)
National Flag Of Hvalvík Hvalvík8 13 7
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kirkjubo Kirkjubo14 23 12
South (S)
National Flag Of Klaksvík Klaksvík8 13 7
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kollafjar Kollafjar 9 15 8
West (W)
National Flag Of Kollafjørður Kollafjørður5 8 5
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kunoy Kunoy11 18 10
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kvívík Kvívík10 16 9
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Ytri Skáli


States and regions closest to Streymoy (home state of Ytri Skáli), 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 Bride486 782 422
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy8 13 7
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Forest Forest571 920 496
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Laxey Laxey556 894 482
South (S)
National Flag Of Norðoyar Norðoyar19 31 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland509 820 442
South (S)
National Flag Of Onchan Onchan559 900 486
South (S)
National Flag Of Peel Peel555 892 482
South (S)
National Flag Of Ramsey Ramsey549 884 477
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sandoy Sandoy23 37 20
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ytri Skáli


Countries bordering or closest to Faroe Islands, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ytri Skáli'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 Ytri Skáli. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Streymoy, Faroe Islands.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ytri Skáli (You)Streymoy621
SkáliEysturoy7510.4SSE
Við SjógvEysturoy1,1584.6SSE
NorðragøtaEysturoy6685.2NNE
SaltangaráEysturoy1,1165.8SE
EysturEysturoy5.8NNE
StrendurEysturoy9705.9SSE
RunavíkEysturoy5916.4SSE
LeirvíkEysturoy1,0487.4NE
ToftirEysturoy9647.7SSE
KollafjørðurStreymoy8308.4SW

🏆 Streymoy City Rankings

How does Ytri Skáli rank within Streymoy? 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 Ytri Skáli appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Tórshavn117.00
Vestmanna52.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Tórshavn112.82
Vestmanna24.38
✈️ Nearest Airport
Vágar Airport
IATA: FAE
28 km (17 mi) from Ytri Skáli
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 Streymoy Cities
Ytri Skáli ranks #6 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ytri Skáli Sits on the Map

Ytri Skáli sits inside Streymoy, Faroe Islands and ranks #6 of 11 cities in Streymoy 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 Ytri Skáli 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 Ytri Skáli 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 Ytri Skáli and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ytri Skáli against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Streymoy city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ytri Skáli: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ytri Skáli and the countries closest to Ytri Skáli 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 Ytri Skáli, 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 Ytri Skáli at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ytri Skáli

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ytri Skáli MapView the Ytri Skáli map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ytri Skáli Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Streymoy OverviewExplore the Streymoy 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 Ytri Skáli

Which cities are closest to Ytri Skáli?

See the Cities Near To Ytri Skáli 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 Streymoy by population and density.

How is the distance from Ytri Skáli to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ytri Skáli 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 Ytri Skáli 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 Ytri Skáli 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 Ytri Skáli 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 Ytri Skáli?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ytri Skáli. 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 Streymoy city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Ytri Skáli compare in size to the cities near it?

Ytri Skáli ranks #6 of 11 cities in Streymoy 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 Ytri Skáli?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ytri Skáli is Vágar Airport (FAE), about 28 km (17 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.