Current Date And Time In Nova Scotia, Canada
Friday, 31 July 2026
08:32:18 EDT
Capital: Halifax
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 1,037,782
Area: 55,283.00 km²
State Code: NS
Find states and regions closest to Nova Scotia in Canada 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Canada and North America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Canada
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 Nova Scotia from our regional database:
| Capital City | Halifax |
| Total Population | 1,037,782 |
| Land Area | 55,283 km² |
| Population Density | 18.77 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 45.0778° N |
| Center Longitude | -63.5467° E |
| Average Elevation | 64 m (209 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Prince Edward Island | 88 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| New Brunswick | 174 mi | 280 km | 151 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Maine | 288 mi | 463 km | 250 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Miquelon-Langlade | 368 mi | 593 km | 320 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Saint-Pierre | 372 mi | 599 km | 323 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Commune de Saint-Pierre | 373 mi | 601 km | 324 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Quebec | 387 mi | 623 km | 336 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| New Hampshire | 418 mi | 673 km | 363 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Massachusetts | 432 mi | 696 km | 375 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Vermont | 444 mi | 714 km | 385 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Nova Scotia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Nova Scotia supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| United States | 1,405 mi | 2,261 km | 1,220 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Greenland | 2,075 mi | 3,339 km | 1,802 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Saint Pierre And Miquelon | 2,190 mi | 3,524 km | 1,902 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Mexico | 2,253 mi | 3,626 km | 1,957 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Bermuda | 2,573 mi | 4,142 km | 2,235 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Nova Scotia. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Nova Scotia (You) | Canada | 1,037,782 | 55,283 | 18.77 |
| Prince Edward Island | Canada | 178,508 | 5,620 | 31.54 |
| New Brunswick | Canada | 842,725 | 72,908 | 11.56 |
| Maine | United States | 1,405,012 | 91,646 | 6.15 |
| Miquelon-Langlade | Saint Pierre And Miquelon | 624 | 205 | 2.89 |
| Commune de Saint-Pierre | Saint Pierre And Miquelon | 5,456 | 26 | 209.85 |
| Quebec | Canada | 8,948,540 | 1,542,056 | 5.80 |
| New Hampshire | United States | 1,316,216 | 24,214 | 21.04 |
| Massachusetts | United States | 7,136,171 | 27,336 | 98.18 |
| Vermont | United States | 648,493 | 24,923 | 11.65 |
| Rhode Island | United States | 1,112,308 | 3,144 | 135.11 |
How does Nova Scotia rank within Canada? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Nova Scotia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Ontario | 15,608,309 |
| Quebec | 8,948,540 |
| British Columbia | 5,581,127 |
| Alberta | 4,800,768 |
| Manitoba | 1,465,440 |
| Saskatchewan | 1,221,439 |
| Nova Scotia ⭐ | 1,037,782 |
| New Brunswick | 842,725 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 540,552 |
| Prince Edward Island | 178,508 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Nunavut | 2,038,722 |
| Quebec | 1,542,056 |
| Northwest Territories | 1,346,106 |
| Ontario | 1,076,395 |
| British Columbia | 944,735 |
| Alberta | 661,848 |
| Saskatchewan | 651,900 |
| Manitoba | 647,797 |
| Yukon | 482,443 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 405,212 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island | 31.54 |
| Nova Scotia ⭐ | 18.77 |
| Ontario | 14.50 |
| New Brunswick | 11.56 |
| Alberta | 7.25 |
| British Columbia | 5.91 |
| Quebec | 5.80 |
| Manitoba | 2.26 |
| Saskatchewan | 1.88 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 1.33 |
Nova Scotia is a state or region within Canada in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Nova Scotia is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Nova Scotia by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Canada page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Nova Scotia using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Nova Scotia.
Knowing the distance from Nova Scotia to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Canada. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Nova Scotia map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Nova Scotia to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Nova Scotia table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Nova Scotia below the states table, or compare all Canada states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in North America. Use the population & area comparison and Canada state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.