Current Date And Time In Donostia / San Sebastián, Spain
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
00:01:36 CEST
State: Basque Country
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 185,357
District: Gipuzkoa
Find cities, states and countries closest to Donostia / San Sebastián in Basque Country, Spain 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 Donostia / San Sebastián.
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 Donostia / San Sebastián from our regional database:
| State / Region | Basque Country |
| District | Gipuzkoa |
| Total Population | 185,357 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 43.3128° N |
| Center Longitude | -1.975° E |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 to +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Basque Country | #3 of 131 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abaltzisketa | 19 | 31 | 17 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Aduna | 8 | 14 | 7 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Aia | 10 | 16 | 9 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Aizarnazabal | 14 | 22 | 12 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Albiztur | 15 | 24 | 13 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Alegia | 16 | 26 | 14 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Alkiza | 12 | 19 | 10 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Altzaga | 19 | 31 | 17 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Amezketa | 19 | 31 | 17 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Andoain | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Anoeta | 11 | 18 | 10 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Arama | 20 | 32 | 17 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Arano | 9 | 14 | 8 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Arantza | 15 | 24 | 13 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Arbizu | 28 | 44 | 24 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Basque Country (home state of Donostia / San Sebastián), 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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| Aragon | 130 | 209 | 113 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Asturias | 171 | 275 | 148 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Cantabria | 70 | 113 | 61 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Castille and León | 121 | 194 | 105 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Castille-La Mancha | 258 | 414 | 224 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Extremadura | 301 | 484 | 261 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| La Rioja | 49 | 78 | 42 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Madrid | 186 | 300 | 162 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Navarre | 52 | 84 | 45 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Normandy | 241 | 388 | 209 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Spain, with aerial distance and compass direction from Donostia / San Sebastián'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 | ||
| Algeria | 912 | 1,468 | 792 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Andorra | 307 | 494 | 267 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Belgium | 799 | 1,285 | 694 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| France | 498 | 802 | 432 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Germany | 1,004 | 1,615 | 872 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Gibraltar | 311 | 501 | 270 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Guernsey | 623 | 1,003 | 541 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Ireland | 935 | 1,504 | 812 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Isle Of Man | 952 | 1,533 | 827 | North (N) | ↑ |
| Jersey | 610 | 981 | 529 | North (N) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Donostia / San Sebastián. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Basque Country, Spain.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Donostia / San Sebastián (You) | Basque Country | 185,357 | — | — |
| Pasaia | Basque Country | 15,990 | 4.1 | ENE |
| Astigarraga | Basque Country | 4,254 | 4.2 | SE |
| Hernani | Basque Country | 20,222 | 5.2 | S |
| Errenteria | Basque Country | 38,767 | 5.9 | E |
| Lasarte | Basque Country | 17,782 | 6.3 | SW |
| Lezo | Basque Country | 5,867 | 6.3 | E |
| Oria | Basque Country | 17,842 | 7.3 | SSW |
| Urnieta | Basque Country | 5,827 | 7.4 | S |
| Usurbil | Basque Country | 5,559 | 7.5 | SW |
| Andoain | Basque Country | 14,679 | 11.5 | SSW |
How does Donostia / San Sebastián rank within Basque Country? 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 Donostia / San Sebastián appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Bilbao | 347,342 |
| Gasteiz / Vitoria | 257,407 |
| Donostia / San Sebastián ⭐ | 185,357 |
| Barakaldo | 100,435 |
| Algorta | 82,624 |
| Getxo | 80,770 |
| Irun | 61,983 |
| Santutxu | 60,000 |
| Santurtzi | 46,978 |
| Portugalete | 45,826 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Basauri | 6,093.86 |
San Sebastián Airport IATA: EAS 16 km (10 mi) from Donostia / San Sebastián |
Donostia / San Sebastián sits inside Basque Country, Spain and ranks #3 of 131 cities in Basque Country 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 Donostia / San Sebastián and the countries closest to Donostia / San Sebastián by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Spain. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Donostia / San Sebastián, 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 Donostia / San Sebastián at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Basque Country, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Donostia / San Sebastián — 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 Donostia / San Sebastián 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 Basque Country by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Donostia / San Sebastián 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 Donostia / San Sebastián 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 Donostia / San Sebastián 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 Donostia / San Sebastián 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 Donostia / San Sebastián. 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 Basque Country city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Donostia / San Sebastián ranks #3 of 131 cities in Basque Country 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 Donostia / San Sebastián is San Sebastián Airport (EAS), about 16 km (10 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.