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Seltjarnarnes, Capital Region, Iceland – Iceland Flag

Current Date And Time In Seltjarnarnes, Iceland

Saturday, 15 August 2026
06:17:59 GMT
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 4,726
District: Seltjarnarneskaupstaður

📍 Cities Near To Seltjarnarnes


Find cities, states and countries closest to Seltjarnarnes in Capital Region, Iceland 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 Seltjarnarnes.

📍 Seltjarnarnes 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 Seltjarnarnes from our regional database:

State / RegionCapital Region
DistrictSeltjarnarneskaupstaður
Total Population4,726
Land Area2.00 km²
Population Density2,363.00 / km²
Center Latitude64.1531° N
Center Longitude-21.995° E
Elevation9 m (30 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Capital Region#6 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akranes Akranes12 19 10
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Álftanes Álftanes4 6 3
South (S)
National Flag Of Borgarnes Borgarnes27 43 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Eyrarbakki Eyrarbakki33 52 28
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Garðabær Garðabær5 8 4
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Garður Garður21 33 18
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Grindavík Grindavík26 41 22
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Grundarfjörður Grundarfjörður65 105 57
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Grundarhverfi Grundarhverfi8 12 7
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hafnarfjörður Hafnarfjörður6 10 5
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hella Hella53 85 46
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Hvammstangi Hvammstangi91 147 79
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hveragerði Hveragerði27 43 23
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Keflavík Keflavík20 32 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kópavogur Kópavogur4 6 3
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Seltjarnarnes


States and regions closest to Capital Region (home state of Seltjarnarnes), 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 Connacht Connacht841 1,354 731
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of East East180 290 156
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy477 768 414
East (E)
National Flag Of Jan Mayen Jan Mayen586 943 509
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Leinster Leinster900 1,448 782
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Munster Munster949 1,528 824
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Norðoyar Norðoyar486 782 422
East (E)
National Flag Of Northeast Northeast161 260 140
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland834 1,342 724
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Northwest Northwest99 159 86
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Seltjarnarnes


Countries bordering or closest to Iceland, with aerial distance and compass direction from Seltjarnarnes'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 Faroe Islands Faroe Islands429 691 373
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey1,227 1,975 1,066
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland873 1,404 758
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man893 1,437 775
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey1,250 2,012 1,086
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of United Kingdom United Kingdom847 1,363 735
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Seltjarnarnes. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Capital Region, Iceland.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Seltjarnarnes (You)Capital Region4,726
ReykjavíkCapital Region118,9185.2ESE
ÁlftanesCapital Region2,3926.0S
KópavogurCapital Region37,9596.0SE
GarðabærCapital Region11,4218.0SSE
HafnarfjörðurCapital Region29,97110.0SSE
GrundarhverfiCapital Region52812.4NE
MosfellsbærCapital Region12,07314.4E
AkranesWest7,41119.2NNW
VogarSouthern Peninsula1,02926.9SW
KeflavíkSouthern Peninsula15,93032.1WSW

🏆 Capital Region City Rankings

How does Seltjarnarnes rank within Capital Region? 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 Seltjarnarnes appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Seltjarnarnes ⭐2,363.00
Reykjavík487.37
Álftanes478.40
Kópavogur345.08
Garðabær248.28
Hafnarfjörður172.25
✈️ Nearest Airport
Reykjavík Domestic Airport
IATA: RKV
4 km (2 mi) from Seltjarnarnes
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 Capital Region Cities
Seltjarnarnes ranks #6 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Seltjarnarnes Sits on the Map

Seltjarnarnes sits inside Capital Region, Iceland and ranks #6 of 8 cities in Capital Region 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 Seltjarnarnes 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 Seltjarnarnes 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 Seltjarnarnes and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Seltjarnarnes against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Capital Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Seltjarnarnes: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Seltjarnarnes and the countries closest to Seltjarnarnes by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Iceland. 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 Seltjarnarnes, 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 Seltjarnarnes at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Seltjarnarnes

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Seltjarnarnes

Which cities are closest to Seltjarnarnes?

See the Cities Near To Seltjarnarnes 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 Capital Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Seltjarnarnes to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Seltjarnarnes. 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 Capital Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Seltjarnarnes ranks #6 of 8 cities in Capital Region 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 Seltjarnarnes?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Seltjarnarnes is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), about 4 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.