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Keflavík, Southern Peninsula, Iceland – Iceland Flag

Current Date And Time In Keflavík, Iceland

Saturday, 15 August 2026
11:18:19 GMT
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 15,930
District: Reykjanesbær

📍 Cities Near To Keflavík


Find cities, states and countries closest to Keflavík in Southern Peninsula, 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 Keflavík.

📍 Keflavík 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 Keflavík from our regional database:

State / RegionSouthern Peninsula
DistrictReykjanesbær
Total Population15,930
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude64.0049° N
Center Longitude-22.5624° E
Elevation5 m (16 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Southern Peninsula#2 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akranes Akranes26 42 23
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Álftanes Álftanes18 29 15
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Borgarnes Borgarnes42 67 36
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eyrarbakki Eyrarbakki44 71 38
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Garðabær Garðabær20 32 18
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Garður Garður5 8 5
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Grindavík Grindavík12 19 11
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Grundarfjörður Grundarfjörður67 108 58
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Grundarhverfi Grundarhverfi27 44 24
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hafnarfjörður Hafnarfjörður19 31 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hellissandur Hellissandur74 120 65
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hveragerði Hveragerði42 67 36
East (E)
National Flag Of Kópavogur Kópavogur21 34 18
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mosfellsbær Mosfellsbær28 46 25
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Ólafsvík Ólafsvík70 113 61
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Keflavík


States and regions closest to Southern Peninsula (home state of Keflavík), 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 Region29 47 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Connacht Connacht841 1,354 731
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of East East208 334 180
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy497 800 432
East (E)
National Flag Of Jan Mayen Jan Mayen614 988 533
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Leinster Leinster901 1,450 783
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Munster Munster948 1,526 823
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Norðoyar Norðoyar506 814 439
East (E)
National Flag Of Northeast Northeast191 307 166
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland838 1,349 728
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Keflavík


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Keflavík (You)Southern Peninsula15,930
ReykjanesbærSouthern Peninsula19,7240.8S
SandgerðiSouthern Peninsula1,5468.0WNW
GarðurSouthern Peninsula1,4298.5NNW
VogarSouthern Peninsula1,0299.0ESE
GrindavíkSouthern Peninsula2,85619.5SSE
ÁlftanesCapital Region2,39228.6ENE
HafnarfjörðurCapital Region29,97131.2ENE
SeltjarnarnesCapital Region4,72632.1ENE
GarðabærCapital Region11,42132.5ENE
KópavogurCapital Region37,95933.8ENE

🏆 Southern Peninsula City Rankings

How does Keflavík rank within Southern Peninsula? 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 Keflavík appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Reykjanesbær19,724
Keflavík ⭐15,930
Grindavík2,856
Sandgerði1,546
Garður1,429
Vogar1,029

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Grindavík423.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Grindavík6.75
✈️ Nearest Airport
Keflavik International Airport
IATA: KEF
3 km (2 mi) from Keflavík
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 Southern Peninsula Cities
Keflavík ranks #2 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Keflavík Sits on the Map

Keflavík sits inside Southern Peninsula, Iceland and ranks #2 of 6 cities in Southern Peninsula 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 Keflavík 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 Keflavík 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 Keflavík and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Keflavík against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Southern Peninsula city rankings

🌎 Beyond Keflavík: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Keflavík

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Keflavík?

See the Cities Near To Keflavík 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 Southern Peninsula by population and density.

How is the distance from Keflavík to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Keflavík ranks #2 of 6 cities in Southern Peninsula 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 Keflavík?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Keflavík is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.