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Siglufjörður, Northeast, Iceland – Iceland Flag

Current Date And Time In Siglufjörður, Iceland

Thursday, 13 August 2026
21:32:41 GMT
State: Northeast
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,190
District: Fjallabyggð

📍 Cities Near To Siglufjörður


Find cities, states and countries closest to Siglufjörður in Northeast, 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 Siglufjörður.

📍 Siglufjörður 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 Siglufjörður from our regional database:

State / RegionNortheast
DistrictFjallabyggð
Total Population1,190
Land Area155.00 km²
Population Density7.68 / km²
Center Latitude66.152° N
Center Longitude-18.9082° E
Elevation
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Northeast#4 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akranes Akranes156 251 136
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Akureyri Akureyri40 64 35
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Álftanes Álftanes168 270 146
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Blönduós Blönduós52 83 45
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bolungarvík Bolungarvík121 195 105
West (W)
National Flag Of Borgarnes Borgarnes141 227 123
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Dalvík Dalvík16 26 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Egilsstaðir Egilsstaðir142 229 123
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Eskifjörður Eskifjörður158 255 137
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Eyrarbakki Eyrarbakki171 275 149
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Fáskrúðsfjörður Fáskrúðsfjörður163 263 142
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Flúðir Flúðir145 234 126
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Garðabær Garðabær167 269 145
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Garður Garður180 290 157
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Grindavík Grindavík190 306 165
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Siglufjörður


States and regions closest to Northeast (home state of Siglufjörður), 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 Capital Region Capital Region161 260 140
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Connacht Connacht850 1,368 738
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of East East58 93 50
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy381 614 331
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Jan Mayen Jan Mayen444 714 385
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Norðoyar Norðoyar387 623 336
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland820 1,319 712
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Northwest Northwest67 107 58
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Sandoy Sandoy401 645 348
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of South South98 158 85
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Siglufjörður


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Siglufjörður (You)Northeast1,190
ÓlafsfjörðurNortheast78515.2SE
DalvíkNortheast1,35926.5SE
SauðárkrókurNorthwest2,61456.0SW
AkureyriNortheast19,21964.0SE
NorðurþingNortheast2,22871.8E
BlönduósNorthwest81383.0SW
LaugarNortheast1,00184.4SE
HvammstangiNorthwest546125.2SW
VopnafjörðurEast543190.0ESE
ÍsafjörðurWestfjords2,736190.5W

🏆 Northeast City Rankings

How does Siglufjörður rank within Northeast? 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 Siglufjörður appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Norðurþing3,732.00
Siglufjörður ⭐155.00
Akureyri136.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Akureyri141.32
Siglufjörður ⭐7.68
Norðurþing0.60
✈️ Nearest Airport
Grímsey Airport
IATA: GRY
59 km (37 mi) from Siglufjörður
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 Northeast Cities
Siglufjörður ranks #4 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Siglufjörður Sits on the Map

Siglufjörður sits inside Northeast, Iceland and ranks #4 of 6 cities in Northeast 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 Siglufjörður 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 Siglufjörður 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 Siglufjörður and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Siglufjörður against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northeast city rankings

🌎 Beyond Siglufjörður: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Siglufjörður

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Siglufjörður?

See the Cities Near To Siglufjörður 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 Northeast by population and density.

How is the distance from Siglufjörður to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Siglufjörður ranks #4 of 6 cities in Northeast 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 Siglufjörður?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Siglufjörður is Grímsey Airport (GRY), about 59 km (37 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.