Current Date And Time In East Grinstead, United Kingdom
Saturday, 15 August 2026
06:49:43 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 26,523
District: West Sussex
Find cities, states and countries closest to East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead.
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 East Grinstead from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ardingly | 6 | 10 | 5 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Blindley Heath | 5 | 8 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Crawley Down | 3 | 5 | 3 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Dormansland | 3 | 4 | 2 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Edenbridge | 6 | 9 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Felbridge | 2 | 3 | 2 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Forest Row | 3 | 4 | 2 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Horsted Keynes | 6 | 10 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Lingfield | 4 | 6 | 3 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Turners Hill | 4 | 6 | 3 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Upper Hartfield | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to England (home state of East Grinstead), 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 | ||
| Alderney | 216 | 347 | 187 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Alderney | 145 | 234 | 126 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bride | 181 | 291 | 157 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Castel | 233 | 376 | 203 | South (S) | ↑ |
| 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) | ↑ |
| 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 East Grinstead'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 | ||
| Andorra | 917 | 1,475 | 796 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Belgium | 470 | 757 | 408 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Denmark | 505 | 813 | 439 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Faroe Islands | 467 | 751 | 406 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| France | 678 | 1,091 | 589 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Germany | 642 | 1,033 | 557 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Guernsey | 411 | 662 | 357 | South (S) | ↑ |
| 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 East Grinstead. 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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| East Grinstead (You) | England | 26,523 | — | — |
| Felbridge | England | — | 3.0 | NW |
| Forest Row | England | 3,704 | 4.1 | SE |
| Dormansland | England | 2,550 | 4.1 | NNE |
| Crawley Down | England | 4,300 | 5.0 | W |
| Turners Hill | England | 885 | 6.0 | WSW |
| Lingfield | England | 3,920 | 6.0 | N |
| Upper Hartfield | England | 985 | 7.6 | ESE |
| Blindley Heath | England | 1,123 | 8.4 | NNW |
| Edenbridge | England | 8,172 | 9.1 | NE |
| Ardingly | England | 1,250 | 9.7 | SSW |
How does East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| 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 Gatwick Airport IATA: LGW 13 km (8 mi) from East Grinstead |
East Grinstead sits inside England, United Kingdom and ranks #421 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 East Grinstead and the countries closest to East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead, 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 East Grinstead at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in England, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from East Grinstead — 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 East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead. 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.
East Grinstead ranks #421 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 East Grinstead is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), about 13 km (8 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.