Current Date And Time In Prince Edward Island, Canada
Monday, 27 July 2026
08:54:08 EDT
Capital: Charlottetown
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 178,508
Area: 5,620.00 km²
State Code: PE
Find states and regions closest to Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island from our regional database:
| Capital City | Charlottetown |
| Total Population | 178,508 |
| Land Area | 5,620 km² |
| Population Density | 31.54 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 46.3188° N |
| Center Longitude | -63.1461° E |
| Average Elevation | 34 m (112 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 | ||
| Nova Scotia | 88 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| New Brunswick | 159 mi | 256 km | 138 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Maine | 312 mi | 502 km | 271 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Miquelon-Langlade | 327 mi | 526 km | 284 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Saint-Pierre | 331 mi | 533 km | 288 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Commune de Saint-Pierre | 333 mi | 535 km | 289 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Quebec | 384 mi | 618 km | 334 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| New Hampshire | 466 mi | 750 km | 405 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Vermont | 473 mi | 761 km | 411 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Massachusetts | 488 mi | 785 km | 424 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Prince Edward Island by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Edward Island (You) | Canada | 178,508 | 5,620 | 31.54 |
| Nova Scotia | Canada | 1,037,782 | 55,283 | 18.77 |
| 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 |
| Vermont | United States | 648,493 | 24,923 | 11.65 |
| Massachusetts | United States | 7,136,171 | 27,336 | 98.18 |
| Rhode Island | United States | 1,112,308 | 3,144 | 135.11 |
How does Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island 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 |
Prince Edward Island is a state or region within Canada in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island.
Knowing the distance from Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island 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 Prince Edward Island 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.