Current Date And Time In Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom
Friday, 14 August 2026
22:47:03 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 18,500
District: Eilean Siar
Find cities, states and countries closest to Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis.
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 Isle of Lewis from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ballachulish | 116 | 187 | 101 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Barra | 94 | 152 | 82 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Benbecula | 64 | 103 | 55 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Broadford | 70 | 112 | 61 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Caol | 107 | 172 | 93 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Fort William | 108 | 174 | 94 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Isle of North Uist | 55 | 88 | 48 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Isle of South Uist | 76 | 122 | 66 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Kinlochleven | 117 | 188 | 101 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Kyle of Lochalsh | 69 | 111 | 60 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Mallaig | 87 | 139 | 75 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Portree | 56 | 90 | 49 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Sandwick | 2 | 2 | 1 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Spean Bridge | 107 | 172 | 93 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Stornoway | 1 | 1 | 1 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Scotland (home state of Isle of Lewis), 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 Isle of Lewis'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 Isle of Lewis. 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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| Isle of Lewis (You) | Scotland | 18,500 | — | — |
| Stornoway | Scotland | 7,500 | 1.1 | S |
| Sandwick | Scotland | 660 | 2.5 | SE |
| Ullapool | Scotland | 1,500 | 80.5 | ESE |
| Isle of North Uist | Scotland | 1,271 | 88.4 | SW |
| Portree | Scotland | 2,310 | 90.4 | S |
| Benbecula | Scotland | 1,219 | 102.7 | SW |
| Kyle of Lochalsh | Scotland | 650 | 111.5 | SSE |
| Broadford | Scotland | 760 | 112.3 | SSE |
| Isle of South Uist | Scotland | 1,818 | 121.9 | SSW |
| Mallaig | Scotland | 780 | 139.2 | SSE |
How does Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Stornoway Airport IATA: SYY 3 km (2 mi) from Isle of Lewis |
Isle of Lewis sits inside Scotland, United Kingdom and ranks #44 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 Isle of Lewis and the countries closest to Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis, 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 Isle of Lewis at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Scotland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Isle of Lewis — 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 Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis 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 Isle of Lewis. 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.
Isle of Lewis ranks #44 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 Isle of Lewis is Stornoway Airport (SYY), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.