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Vogar, Southern Peninsula, Iceland – Iceland Flag

Current Date And Time In Vogar, Iceland

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:57:57 GMT
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,029
District: Sveitarfélagið Vogar

📍 Cities Near To Vogar


Find cities, states and countries closest to Vogar 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 Vogar.

📍 Vogar 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 Vogar from our regional database:

State / RegionSouthern Peninsula
DistrictSveitarfélagið Vogar
Total Population1,029
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude63.9816° N
Center Longitude-22.3847° E
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Southern Peninsula#6 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akranes Akranes25 41 22
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Álftanes Álftanes14 22 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Borgarnes Borgarnes41 66 36
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Eyrarbakki Eyrarbakki38 62 33
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Garðabær Garðabær16 25 14
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Garður Garður10 16 9
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Grindavík Grindavík10 16 9
South (S)
National Flag Of Grundarfjörður Grundarfjörður70 113 61
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Grundarhverfi Grundarhverfi24 39 21
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hafnarfjörður Hafnarfjörður15 24 13
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hellissandur Hellissandur79 127 68
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Hvammstangi Hvammstangi107 172 93
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hveragerði Hveragerði36 58 32
East (E)
National Flag Of Keflavík Keflavík6 9 5
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kópavogur Kópavogur17 27 15
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Vogar


States and regions closest to Southern Peninsula (home state of Vogar), 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 Vogar


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Vogar (You)Southern Peninsula1,029
ReykjanesbærSouthern Peninsula19,7248.8WNW
KeflavíkSouthern Peninsula15,9309.0WNW
GrindavíkSouthern Peninsula2,85616.1S
GarðurSouthern Peninsula1,42916.3NW
SandgerðiSouthern Peninsula1,54616.9WNW
ÁlftanesCapital Region2,39222.2NE
HafnarfjörðurCapital Region29,97123.8ENE
GarðabærCapital Region11,42125.4ENE
SeltjarnarnesCapital Region4,72626.9NE
KópavogurCapital Region37,95927.2ENE

🏆 Southern Peninsula City Rankings

How does Vogar 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 Vogar appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Reykjanesbær19,724
Keflavík15,930
Grindavík2,856
Sandgerði1,546
Garður1,429
Vogar ⭐1,029

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Grindavík423.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Grindavík6.75
✈️ Nearest Airport
Keflavik International Airport
IATA: KEF
11 km (7 mi) from Vogar
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
Vogar ranks #6 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Vogar Sits on the Map

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

🌎 Beyond Vogar: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Vogar

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Vogar MapView the Vogar map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Vogar 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 Vogar

Which cities are closest to Vogar?

See the Cities Near To Vogar 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 Vogar to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Vogar. 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 Vogar compare in size to the cities near it?

Vogar ranks #6 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 Vogar?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Vogar is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), about 11 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.