Current Date And Time In East Kilbride, United Kingdom
Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:21:57 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 75,310
District: South Lanarkshire
Find cities, states and countries closest to East Kilbride in Scotland, 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 Kilbride.
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 Kilbride from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bargeddie | 7 | 12 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Blantyre | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Blantyre-Hamilton | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cambuslang | 3 | 5 | 3 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Carmunnock | 3 | 5 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chapelton | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Clarkston | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Eaglesham | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| High Blantyre | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Netherlee | 5 | 7 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Rutherglen | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Stamperland | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Thorntonhall | 3 | 4 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Uddingston | 5 | 8 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Scotland (home state of East Kilbride), 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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| Bride | 170 | 274 | 148 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Castletown | 254 | 408 | 220 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Douglas | 248 | 400 | 216 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Forest | 261 | 419 | 226 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Laxey | 243 | 391 | 211 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Northern Ireland | 216 | 347 | 187 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Onchan | 247 | 397 | 214 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Peel | 243 | 392 | 211 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Port Erin | 253 | 407 | 220 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Port Saint Mary | 254 | 408 | 220 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from East Kilbride'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) | ↑ |
| 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) | ↑ |
| Jersey | 429 | 691 | 373 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to East Kilbride. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Scotland, United Kingdom.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| East Kilbride (You) | Scotland | 75,310 | — | — |
| Thorntonhall | Scotland | 610 | 4.4 | W |
| Carmunnock | Scotland | 1,250 | 4.7 | NW |
| Cambuslang | Scotland | 30,790 | 5.2 | N |
| High Blantyre | Scotland | 16,739 | 5.3 | ENE |
| Blantyre-Hamilton | Scotland | — | 6.1 | ENE |
| Blantyre | Scotland | 17,090 | 6.2 | NE |
| Eaglesham | Scotland | 3,150 | 6.6 | WSW |
| Clarkston | Scotland | 9,460 | 6.7 | WNW |
| Stamperland | Scotland | 3,630 | 6.9 | WNW |
| Netherlee | Scotland | 4,550 | 7.3 | NW |
How does East Kilbride rank within Scotland? 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 Kilbride appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Glasgow | 626,410 |
| Edinburgh | 514,990 |
| Aberdeen | 198,590 |
| Dundee | 148,210 |
| Paisley | 77,270 |
| East Kilbride ⭐ | 75,310 |
| Livingston | 56,840 |
| Dunfermline | 54,990 |
| Hamilton | 54,480 |
| Meikle Earnock | 54,480 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Glasgow | 3,298.00 |
| Edinburgh | 259.00 |
| Dundee | 67.34 |
| Aberdeen | 65.10 |
| Strathblane | 44.03 |
| Glenrothes | 20.72 |
| Inverness | 20.70 |
| Dunfermline | 18.31 |
| Kirkcaldy | 18.00 |
| Ayr | 17.90 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Airth | 5,677.42 |
| Whitecross | 4,875.00 |
| Neilston | 4,538.46 |
| Musselburgh | 4,357.93 |
| Coalsnaughton | 4,250.00 |
| Dunipace | 4,161.29 |
| Shieldhill | 3,983.87 |
| Newarthill | 3,767.44 |
| Menstrie | 3,337.21 |
| Clackmannan | 3,317.31 |
Glasgow Airport IATA: GLA 20 km (12 mi) from East Kilbride |
East Kilbride sits inside Scotland, United Kingdom and ranks #6 of 674 cities in Scotland 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 Kilbride and the countries closest to East Kilbride 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 Kilbride, 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 Kilbride at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Scotland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from East Kilbride — 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 Kilbride 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 Scotland 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 Kilbride 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 Kilbride 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 Kilbride 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 Kilbride 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 Kilbride. 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 Scotland city rankings above to size up each candidate.
East Kilbride ranks #6 of 674 cities in Scotland 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 Kilbride is Glasgow Airport (GLA), about 20 km (12 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.