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Muir of Ord, Scotland, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Muir of Ord, United Kingdom

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:57:15 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 2,620
District: Highland

📍 Cities Near To Muir of Ord


Find cities, states and countries closest to Muir of Ord 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 Muir of Ord.

📍 Muir of Ord Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Muir of Ord from our regional database:

State / RegionScotland
DistrictHighland
Total Population2,620
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude57.5198° N
Center Longitude-4.4594° E
Elevation35 m (115 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in Scotland#293 of 674
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alness Alness14 23 12
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Avoch Avoch11 18 10
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Balloch Balloch13 21 11
East (E)
National Flag Of Beauly Beauly3 4 2
South (S)
National Flag Of Conon Bridge Conon Bridge3 5 3
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Culloden Culloden12 19 10
East (E)
National Flag Of Dingwall Dingwall5 9 5
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Drumnadrochit Drumnadrochit13 21 11
South (S)
National Flag Of Evanton Evanton11 18 9
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Fort Augustus Fort Augustus27 44 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Fortrose Fortrose13 21 11
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Invergordon Invergordon16 26 14
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Inverness Inverness9 15 8
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kirkhill Kirkhill3 6 3
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Maryburgh Maryburgh4 6 3
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Muir of Ord


States and regions closest to Scotland (home state of Muir of Ord), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bride Bride170 274 148
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Castletown Castletown254 408 220
South (S)
National Flag Of Douglas Douglas248 400 216
South (S)
National Flag Of Forest Forest261 419 226
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Laxey Laxey243 391 211
South (S)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland216 347 187
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Onchan Onchan247 397 214
South (S)
National Flag Of Peel Peel243 392 211
South (S)
National Flag Of Port Erin Port Erin253 407 220
South (S)
National Flag Of Port Saint Mary Port Saint Mary254 408 220
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Muir of Ord


Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from Muir of Ord's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra917 1,475 796
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium470 757 408
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark505 813 439
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Faroe Islands Faroe Islands467 751 406
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of France France678 1,091 589
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany642 1,033 557
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey411 662 357
South (S)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland190 306 165
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man90 146 79
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey429 691 373
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Muir of Ord. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Scotland, United Kingdom.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Muir of Ord (You)Scotland2,620
BeaulyScotland1,3604.0S
Conon BridgeScotland1,7105.3NNE
KirkhillScotland6705.5SSE
MaryburghScotland1,1806.1N
DingwallScotland5,3608.6NNE
StrathpefferScotland1,0708.8NW
North KessockScotland1,00012.8E
InvernessScotland47,79014.8ESE
EvantonScotland1,39017.5NNE
AvochScotland99017.7ENE

🏆 Scotland City Rankings

How does Muir of Ord 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 Muir of Ord appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Glasgow626,410
Edinburgh514,990
Aberdeen198,590
Dundee148,210
Paisley77,270
East Kilbride75,310
Livingston56,840
Dunfermline54,990
Hamilton54,480
Meikle Earnock54,480

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Glasgow3,298.00
Edinburgh259.00
Dundee67.34
Aberdeen65.10
Strathblane44.03
Glenrothes20.72
Inverness20.70
Dunfermline18.31
Kirkcaldy18.00
Ayr17.90

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Airth5,677.42
Whitecross4,875.00
Neilston4,538.46
Musselburgh4,357.93
Coalsnaughton4,250.00
Dunipace4,161.29
Shieldhill3,983.87
Newarthill3,767.44
Menstrie3,337.21
Clackmannan3,317.31
✈️ Nearest Airport
Inverness Airport
IATA: INV
25 km (15 mi) from Muir of Ord
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Scotland Cities
Muir of Ord ranks #293 of 674 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to Muir of Ord? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Muir of Ord Sits on the Map

Muir of Ord sits inside Scotland, United Kingdom and ranks #293 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Muir of Ord to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Muir of Ord outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Muir of Ord and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Muir of Ord against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Scotland city rankings

🌎 Beyond Muir of Ord: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Muir of Ord and the countries closest to Muir of Ord 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Muir of Ord, 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 Muir of Ord at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Muir of Ord

If you're stringing together stops in Scotland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Muir of Ord — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Muir of Ord MapView the Muir of Ord map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Muir of Ord Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Scotland OverviewExplore the Scotland state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United Kingdom Country DataGet complete United Kingdom data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Muir of Ord

Which cities are closest to Muir of Ord?

See the Cities Near To Muir of Ord 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.

How is the distance from Muir of Ord to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Muir of Ord 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 Muir of Ord map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Muir of Ord 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Muir of Ord 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Muir of Ord?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Muir of Ord. 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.

How does Muir of Ord compare in size to the cities near it?

Muir of Ord ranks #293 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Muir of Ord?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Muir of Ord is Inverness Airport (INV), about 25 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.