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Grundarfjörður, West, Iceland – Iceland Flag

Current Date And Time In Grundarfjörður, Iceland

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:29:45 GMT
State: West
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 852
District: Grundarfjarðarbær

📍 Cities Near To Grundarfjörður


Find cities, states and countries closest to Grundarfjörður in West, 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 Grundarfjörður.

📍 Grundarfjörður 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 Grundarfjörður from our regional database:

State / RegionWest
DistrictGrundarfjarðarbær
Total Population852
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude64.9243° N
Center Longitude-23.2631° E
Elevation3 m (10 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in West#5 of 6
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Akranes Akranes55 88 47
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Álftanes Álftanes68 109 59
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bolungarvík Bolungarvík85 137 74
North (N)
National Flag Of Borgarnes Borgarnes48 77 41
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Garðabær Garðabær70 113 61
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Garður Garður62 99 54
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Grindavík Grindavík79 127 69
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Grundarhverfi Grundarhverfi63 102 55
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Hafnarfjörður Hafnarfjörður71 114 62
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Hellissandur Hellissandur18 29 16
West (W)
National Flag Of Ísafjörður Ísafjörður80 128 69
North (N)
National Flag Of Keflavík Keflavík67 108 58
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kópavogur Kópavogur69 111 60
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mosfellsbær Mosfellsbær70 113 61
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ólafsvík Ólafsvík13 21 11
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Grundarfjörður


States and regions closest to West (home state of Grundarfjörður), 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 Region41 65 35
South (S)
National Flag Of Connacht Connacht872 1,404 758
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of East East170 274 148
East (E)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy484 778 420
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Jan Mayen Jan Mayen550 886 478
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Leinster Leinster930 1,496 807
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Munster Munster981 1,579 852
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Norðoyar Norðoyar491 791 427
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Northeast Northeast140 225 121
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland861 1,386 748
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Grundarfjörður


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Grundarfjörður (You)West852
ÓlafsvíkWest1,01021.3W
HellissandurWest54429.3W
StykkishólmurWest1,10830.2NE
BorgarnesWest1,87576.8ESE
PatreksfjörðurWestfjords72182.3NNW
AkranesWest7,41187.7SE
GarðurSouthern Peninsula1,42999.3SSE
GrundarhverfiCapital Region528102.0SE
SandgerðiSouthern Peninsula1,546102.1SSE
SeltjarnarnesCapital Region4,726105.0SE

🏆 West City Rankings

How does Grundarfjörður rank within West? 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 Grundarfjörður appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Stykkishólmur254.00
Akranes10.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Akranes741.10
Stykkishólmur4.36
✈️ Nearest Airport
Reykjavík Domestic Airport
IATA: RKV
109 km (68 mi) from Grundarfjörður
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 West Cities
Grundarfjörður ranks #5 of 6 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Grundarfjörður Sits on the Map

Grundarfjörður sits inside West, Iceland and ranks #5 of 6 cities in West 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 Grundarfjörður 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 Grundarfjörður 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 Grundarfjörður and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Grundarfjörður against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and West city rankings

🌎 Beyond Grundarfjörður: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Grundarfjörður

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Grundarfjörður?

See the Cities Near To Grundarfjörður 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 West by population and density.

How is the distance from Grundarfjörður to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Grundarfjörður ranks #5 of 6 cities in West 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 Grundarfjörður?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Grundarfjörður is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), about 109 km (68 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.