Current Date And Time In El Escorial, Spain
Thursday, 13 August 2026
12:50:48 CEST
State: Madrid
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 15,842
District: Provincia de Madrid
Find cities, states and countries closest to El Escorial in Madrid, 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 El Escorial.
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 El Escorial from our regional database:
| State / Region | Madrid |
| District | Provincia de Madrid |
| Total Population | 15,842 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 40.5825° N |
| Center Longitude | -4.1285° E |
| Elevation | 917 m (3,009 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 to +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Madrid | #161 of 317 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abades | 24 | 39 | 21 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Alameda del Valle | 28 | 44 | 24 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Alcorcón | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aldea del Fresno | 18 | 29 | 16 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Almorox | 28 | 45 | 24 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Alpedrete | 8 | 12 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Aluche | 24 | 38 | 20 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aravaca | 20 | 32 | 17 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Arroyomolinos | 24 | 39 | 21 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Batres | 28 | 45 | 24 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Becerril de la Sierra | 12 | 19 | 10 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bercial | 28 | 44 | 24 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Boadilla del Monte | 18 | 29 | 16 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Boalo | 14 | 23 | 13 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Brunete | 14 | 23 | 12 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Madrid (home state of El Escorial), 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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| Andalusia | 206 | 331 | 179 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Aragon | 167 | 269 | 145 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Asturias | 228 | 367 | 198 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Basque Country | 186 | 300 | 162 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Bragança | 186 | 299 | 161 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cantabria | 192 | 308 | 166 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Castelo Branco | 205 | 329 | 178 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Castille and León | 104 | 168 | 91 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Castille-La Mancha | 85 | 137 | 74 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Extremadura | 141 | 226 | 122 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Spain, with aerial distance and compass direction from El Escorial'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) | ↑ |
| 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 El Escorial. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Madrid, Spain.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| El Escorial (You) | Madrid | 15,842 | — | — |
| San Lorenzo de El Escorial | Madrid | 17,889 | 1.9 | WNW |
| Zarzalejo | Madrid | 1,327 | 5.9 | SW |
| Navalquejigo | Madrid | 3,000 | 7.2 | ENE |
| Colmenarejo | Madrid | 7,173 | 9.7 | ESE |
| Peguerinos | Castille and León | 346 | 10.0 | WNW |
| Valdemorillo | Madrid | 11,045 | 10.5 | SSE |
| Galapagar | Madrid | 31,820 | 10.5 | E |
| Guadarrama | Madrid | 14,800 | 10.6 | NNE |
| Santa María de la Alameda | Madrid | 992 | 11.0 | W |
| Fresnedillas | Madrid | 1,131 | 11.2 | SSW |
How does El Escorial rank within Madrid? 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 El Escorial appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Madrid | 3,255,944 |
| Latina | 256,644 |
| Carabanchel | 253,678 |
| Puente de Vallecas | 244,151 |
| Fuencarral | 238,765 |
| Ciudad Lineal | 228,171 |
| Fuencarral-El Pardo | 220,085 |
| Móstoles | 207,095 |
| Alcalá de Henares | 193,751 |
| Fuenlabrada | 190,496 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Fuencarral-El Pardo | 237.84 |
| Villa de Vallecas | 51.47 |
| Moncloa-Aravaca | 46.53 |
| Barajas de Madrid | 41.92 |
| Vicálvaro | 35.27 |
| Hortaleza | 27.42 |
| Latina | 25.43 |
| Parla | 24.43 |
| San Blas-Canillejas | 22.29 |
| Villaverde | 20.19 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Chamberí | 31,182.48 |
| Tetuán de las Victorias | 28,864.06 |
| Madrid Centro | 28,626.77 |
| Salamanca | 27,403.90 |
| Retiro | 23,087.55 |
| Arganzuela | 23,033.59 |
| Pinar de Chamartín | 20,979.02 |
| Ciudad Lineal | 19,962.47 |
| Canillejas | 18,166.88 |
| Usera | 18,147.69 |
Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport IATA: MAD 48 km (30 mi) from El Escorial |
El Escorial sits inside Madrid, Spain and ranks #161 of 317 cities in Madrid 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 El Escorial and the countries closest to El Escorial 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 El Escorial, 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 El Escorial at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Madrid, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from El Escorial — 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 El Escorial 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 Madrid by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of El Escorial 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 El Escorial 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 El Escorial 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 El Escorial 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 El Escorial. 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 Madrid city rankings above to size up each candidate.
El Escorial ranks #161 of 317 cities in Madrid 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 El Escorial is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD), about 48 km (30 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.