Current Date And Time In Nunavut, Canada
Saturday, 11 July 2026
16:55:29 EDT
Capital: Iqaluit
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 40,817
Area: 2,038,722.00 km²
State Code: NU
Find states and regions closest to Nunavut 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 Nunavut from our regional database:
| Capital City | Iqaluit |
| Total Population | 40,817 |
| Land Area | 2,038,722 km² |
| Population Density | 0.02 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 64.248° N |
| Center Longitude | -84.8896° E |
| Average Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Manitoba | 874 mi | 1,406 km | 759 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Ontario | 898 mi | 1,445 km | 780 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Northwest Territories | 922 mi | 1,484 km | 801 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Qeqqata | 1,034 mi | 1,664 km | 898 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Newfoundland and Labrador | 1,059 mi | 1,704 km | 919 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Avannaata | 1,071 mi | 1,724 km | 930 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Qeqertalik | 1,086 mi | 1,747 km | 943 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Saskatchewan | 1,091 mi | 1,756 km | 947 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Minnesota | 1,266 mi | 2,038 km | 1,100 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Sermersooq | 1,269 mi | 2,042 km | 1,102 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Nunavut by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Nunavut 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) | ⬆ |
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| Greenland | 2,075 mi | 3,339 km | 1,802 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| 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 Nunavut. 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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| Nunavut (You) | Canada | 40,817 | 2,038,722 | 0.02 |
| Manitoba | Canada | 1,465,440 | 647,797 | 2.26 |
| Ontario | Canada | 15,608,309 | 1,076,395 | 14.50 |
| Northwest Territories | Canada | 45,668 | 1,346,106 | 0.03 |
| Qeqqata | Greenland | — | 115,500 | — |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Canada | 540,552 | 405,212 | 1.33 |
| Avannaata | Greenland | — | 522,700 | — |
| Qeqertalik | Greenland | — | 62,400 | — |
| Saskatchewan | Canada | 1,221,439 | 651,900 | 1.88 |
| Minnesota | United States | 5,141,953 | 225,163 | 9.15 |
| Sermersooq | Greenland | — | 531,900 | — |
How does Nunavut 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 Nunavut appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Nunavut is a state or region within Canada in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Nunavut 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 Nunavut 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 Nunavut 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 Nunavut.
Knowing the distance from Nunavut 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 Nunavut map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Nunavut 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 Nunavut 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 Nunavut 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.