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Glomfjord, Nordland, Norway – Norway Flag

Current Date And Time In Glomfjord, Norway

Friday, 14 August 2026
11:17:28 CEST
State: Nordland
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,089
District: Meløy

📍 Cities Near To Glomfjord


Find cities, states and countries closest to Glomfjord in Nordland, Norway 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 Glomfjord.

📍 Glomfjord 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 Glomfjord from our regional database:

State / RegionNordland
DistrictMeløy
Total Population1,089
Land Area1.13 km²
Population Density963.72 / km²
Center Latitude66.8166° N
Center Longitude13.944° E
Elevation
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Nordland#27 of 51
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ballstad Ballstad88 141 76
North (N)
National Flag Of Bodo Bodo34 55 30
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bodø Bodø34 55 30
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Evjen Evjen100 161 87
North (N)
National Flag Of Fauske Fauske50 80 43
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gravdal Gravdal91 146 79
North (N)
National Flag Of Hattfjelldal Hattfjelldal84 136 73
South (S)
National Flag Of Hauknes Hauknes37 60 32
South (S)
National Flag Of Hemnesberget Hemnesberget42 67 36
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Inndyr Inndyr15 24 13
North (N)
National Flag Of Kabelvåg Kabelvåg97 157 85
North (N)
National Flag Of Korgen Korgen51 82 44
South (S)
National Flag Of Leinesfjorden Leinesfjorden72 116 63
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Leknes Leknes92 149 80
North (N)
National Flag Of Leland Leland59 95 51
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Glomfjord


States and regions closest to Nordland (home state of Glomfjord), 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 Akershus Akershus500 805 434
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Buskerud Buskerud490 789 426
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Dalarna Dalarna415 668 360
South (S)
National Flag Of Gävleborg Gävleborg387 623 336
South (S)
National Flag Of Innlandet Innlandet421 678 366
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jämtland Jämtland272 437 236
South (S)
National Flag Of Møre og Romsdal Møre og Romsdal367 591 319
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Norrbotten Norrbotten159 255 138
East (E)
National Flag Of Örebro Örebro541 870 470
South (S)
National Flag Of Oslo Oslo510 821 443
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Glomfjord


Countries bordering or closest to Norway, with aerial distance and compass direction from Glomfjord'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 Aland Islands Aland Islands392 630 340
East (E)
National Flag Of Austria Austria928 1,493 806
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium706 1,136 613
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia785 1,264 682
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark293 472 255
South (S)
National Flag Of France France1,016 1,636 883
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Germany Germany647 1,042 562
South (S)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey876 1,410 761
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary1,021 1,643 886
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man647 1,041 562
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Glomfjord (You)Nordland1,089
ØrnesNordland1,62411.9WNW
InndyrNordland64924.4N
VågaholmenNordland31.0WSW
MoldjordNordland34.6NE
StorforsheiNordland69052.6SSE
BodøNordland34,07355.1NNE
BodoRogaland55.3NNE
Mo i RanaNordland18,86656.7S
LøpsmarkaNordland2,30859.4NNE
HauknesNordland2,11059.5S

🏆 Nordland City Rankings

How does Glomfjord rank within Nordland? 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 Glomfjord appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Bodø34,073
Mo i Rana18,866
Narvik14,141
Sortland10,468
Mosjøen9,636
Fauske5,953
Sandnessjøen5,778
Brønnøysund5,045
Svolvær4,720
Leknes3,556

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Bodø14.12
Mo i Rana11.89
Narvik6.79
Mosjøen6.31
Fauske4.54
Sandnessjøen4.10
Sortland3.61
Brønnøysund3.36
Rognan2.60
Leknes2.37

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Løpsmarka3,297.14
Sortland2,899.72
Bodø2,413.10
Løding2,164.12
Narvik2,082.62
Svolvær1,991.56
Kabelvåg1,941.53
Hauknes1,850.88
Mo i Rana1,586.71
Andenes1,566.28
✈️ Nearest Airport
Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll
IATA: MQN
53 km (33 mi) from Glomfjord
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 Nordland Cities
Glomfjord ranks #27 of 51 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Glomfjord Sits on the Map

Glomfjord sits inside Nordland, Norway and ranks #27 of 51 cities in Nordland 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 Glomfjord 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 Glomfjord 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 Glomfjord and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Glomfjord against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nordland city rankings

🌎 Beyond Glomfjord: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Glomfjord

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Glomfjord

Which cities are closest to Glomfjord?

See the Cities Near To Glomfjord 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 Nordland by population and density.

How is the distance from Glomfjord to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Glomfjord ranks #27 of 51 cities in Nordland 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 Glomfjord?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Glomfjord is Mo i Rana Airport, Røssvoll (MQN), about 53 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.