
Find cities, states and countries closest to City of London in England, United Kingdom 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 City of London.
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 City of London from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Abbey Road | 4 | 6 | 3 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Archway | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Balham | 5 | 8 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Barbican | 1 | 1 | 0 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Barnsbury | 2 | 4 | 2 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Battersea | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bayswater | 4 | 6 | 3 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Belsize Park | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bethnal Green | 2 | 3 | 1 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Blackheath | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Blackwall | 4 | 6 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bow | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Brixton | 3 | 5 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Brixton Hill | 4 | 7 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Brockley | 4 | 7 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to England (home state of City of London), 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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| Alderney | 145 | 234 | 126 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Alderney | 216 | 347 | 187 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bride | 181 | 291 | 157 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Castel | 233 | 376 | 203 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Castletown | 128 | 207 | 111 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Douglas | 127 | 204 | 110 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Forest | 236 | 380 | 205 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Forest | 112 | 180 | 97 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Grouville | 252 | 406 | 219 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Laxey | 129 | 207 | 112 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from City of London'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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| Andorra | 917 | 1,475 | 796 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Belgium | 470 | 757 | 408 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Denmark | 505 | 813 | 439 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Faroe Islands | 467 | 751 | 406 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| France | 678 | 1,091 | 589 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Germany | 642 | 1,033 | 557 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Guernsey | 411 | 662 | 357 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ireland | 190 | 306 | 165 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Isle Of Man | 90 | 146 | 79 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Jersey | 429 | 691 | 373 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to City of London. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in England, United Kingdom.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| City of London (You) | England | 8,072 | — | — |
| Barbican | England | 4,000 | 0.8 | NNW |
| Spitalfields | England | 10,286 | 1.5 | NE |
| Whitechapel | England | 14,862 | 1.8 | E |
| Clerkenwell | England | 4,934 | 1.8 | NW |
| Holborn | England | 13,023 | 2.0 | WNW |
| Lambeth | England | 6,000 | 2.3 | SW |
| London | England | 8,961,989 | 2.4 | WSW |
| Shadwell | England | 15,110 | 2.4 | E |
| Bethnal Green | England | 17,590 | 2.7 | NE |
| Islington | England | 319,143 | 2.7 | NNW |
How does City of London rank within England? 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 City of London appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| London | 8,961,989 |
| Birmingham | 1,157,603 |
| Manchester | 568,996 |
| Sheffield | 556,500 |
| Leeds | 536,280 |
| Liverpool | 496,770 |
| Bristol | 479,024 |
| Leicester | 368,600 |
| Bradford | 366,187 |
| Coventry | 345,324 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| London | 1,572.00 |
| Melbourn | 1,490.00 |
| London Colney | 1,328.66 |
| Sandwich | 859.00 |
| Frome | 832.00 |
| Stafford | 599.00 |
| Leeds | 551.70 |
| Sheffield | 367.93 |
| Peterborough | 343.00 |
| York | 271.94 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Hove | 98,913.16 |
| Saltaire | 45,000.00 |
| Wimbledon Park | 41,470.37 |
| Middlesbrough | 36,780.15 |
| Barbican | 33,333.33 |
| Kilburn | 30,879.79 |
| Waterlooville | 24,467.68 |
| Islington | 21,476.65 |
| Wokingham | 17,888.26 |
| Bognor Regis | 14,486.39 |
London City Airport IATA: LCY 10 km (6 mi) from City of London |
City of London sits inside England, United Kingdom and ranks #1201 of 4214 cities in England 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 City of London and the countries closest to City of London by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United Kingdom. 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 City of London, 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 City of London at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in England, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from City of London — 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 City of London 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 England by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of City of London 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 City of London 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 City of London 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 City of London 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 City of London. 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 England city rankings above to size up each candidate.
City of London ranks #1201 of 4214 cities in England 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 City of London is London City Airport (LCY), about 10 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.