
Find cities, states and countries closest to Makati City in National Capital Region, Philippines 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 Makati City.
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 Makati City from our regional database:
| State / Region | National Capital Region |
| District | Southern Manila District |
| Total Population | 510,383 |
| Land Area | 18.17 km² |
| Population Density | 28,089.32 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 14.5503° N |
| Center Longitude | 121.0327° E |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +08:00 |
| Population Rank in National Capital Region | #9 of 44 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Antipolo | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Baclaran | 3 | 5 | 2 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bacoor | 9 | 14 | 8 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bel Air | 1 | 1 | 1 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Binondo | 5 | 9 | 5 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bungad | 7 | 11 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Cainta | 6 | 10 | 5 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Caloocan | 8 | 13 | 7 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Calumpang | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Del Monte | 6 | 10 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Las Piñas | 8 | 12 | 7 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Mandaluyong | 2 | 3 | 2 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Mandaluyong City | 2 | 4 | 2 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Manila | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Mariana | 5 | 7 | 4 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to National Capital Region (home state of Makati City), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bicol Region | 190 | 305 | 165 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Cagayan Valley | 172 | 276 | 149 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Calabarzon | 35 | 57 | 31 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Caraga | 513 | 825 | 445 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Central Luzon | 64 | 103 | 55 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Central Visayas | 390 | 627 | 338 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cordillera | 190 | 305 | 165 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Visayas | 315 | 508 | 274 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Ilocos | 105 | 169 | 91 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Mimaropa | 282 | 454 | 245 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Philippines, with aerial distance and compass direction from Makati City's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Brunei | 751 | 1,208 | 652 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cambodia | 1,131 | 1,820 | 982 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Hong Kong | 822 | 1,323 | 714 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Indonesia | 1,087 | 1,749 | 944 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Laos | 1,364 | 2,196 | 1,185 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Macao | 841 | 1,354 | 730 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Malaysia | 1,478 | 2,379 | 1,283 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Palau | 946 | 1,523 | 822 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Singapore | 1,464 | 2,356 | 1,272 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Taiwan | 749 | 1,206 | 651 | North (N) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Makati City. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in National Capital Region, Philippines.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Makati City (You) | National Capital Region | 510,383 | — | — |
| Bel Air | National Capital Region | 36,007 | 1.3 | NW |
| Mandaluyong | National Capital Region | 425,000 | 3.1 | N |
| Namayan | National Capital Region | 7,670 | 3.3 | NNW |
| Pasay | National Capital Region | 416,522 | 3.7 | WSW |
| Mandaluyong City | National Capital Region | 465,902 | 3.8 | NNE |
| Pateros | National Capital Region | 63,840 | 4.5 | ESE |
| Baclaran | Calabarzon | 33,850 | 4.6 | WSW |
| Pasig City | National Capital Region | 853,050 | 5.1 | NE |
| San Juan | National Capital Region | 134,312 | 5.5 | N |
| Taguig | National Capital Region | 1,308,085 | 5.8 | ESE |
How does Makati City rank within National Capital Region? 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 Makati City appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Quezon City | 3,084,270 |
| Caloocan | 1,712,945 |
| Manila | 1,600,000 |
| Taguig | 1,308,085 |
| Pasig City | 853,050 |
| Valenzuela | 725,173 |
| Paranaque City | 703,245 |
| Las Piñas | 615,549 |
| Makati City ⭐ | 510,383 |
| Marikina City | 471,323 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Quezon City | 171.71 |
| Pasig City | 48.46 |
| Taguig | 47.28 |
| Manila | 24.98 |
| Marikina City | 21.52 |
| Makati City ⭐ | 18.17 |
| Mandaluyong City | 9.29 |
| Navotas | 8.94 |
| San Juan | 5.95 |
| Binondo | 0.67 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Manila | 64,051.24 |
| Mandaluyong City | 50,150.92 |
| Binondo | 30,583.58 |
| Makati City ⭐ | 28,089.32 |
| Navotas | 27,904.14 |
| Taguig | 27,666.77 |
| San Juan | 22,573.45 |
| Marikina City | 21,901.63 |
| Quezon City | 17,962.09 |
| Pasig City | 17,603.18 |
Ninoy Aquino International Airport IATA: MNL 5 km (3 mi) from Makati City |
Makati City sits inside National Capital Region, Philippines and ranks #9 of 44 cities in National Capital Region 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Makati City and the countries closest to Makati City by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Philippines. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Makati City, 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 Makati City at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in National Capital Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Makati City — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Makati City 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 National Capital Region by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Makati City 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 Makati City map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Makati City 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.
It's the bearing from Makati City 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Makati City. 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 National Capital Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Makati City ranks #9 of 44 cities in National Capital Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Makati City is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 5 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.