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Sandoy, Faroe Islands – Faroe Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Sandoy, Faroe Islands

Friday, 19 June 2026
12:27:49 WEST
Capital: Sandur
Currency: Faroese Krona ()
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Area: 112.10 km²
State Code: SA

States Near To Sandoy


Find states and regions closest to Sandoy in Faroe Islands 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 Faroe Islands and Europe.

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 Faroe Islands

📍 Sandoy 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 Sandoy from our regional database:

Capital CitySandur
Total Population
Land Area112 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude61.8499° N
Center Longitude-6.7745° E
Average Elevation420 m (1,378 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Vágar Vágar22 mi36 km19 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Suðuroy Suðuroy23 mi37 km20 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Streymoy Streymoy23 mi37 km20 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy26 mi42 km22 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Norðoyar Norðoyar31 mi50 km27 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Scotland Scotland293 mi471 km254 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of East East346 mi556 km300 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Northeast Northeast401 mi645 km348 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of South South411 mi662 km357 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Vestland Vestland433 mi697 km376 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To Sandoy


Explore countries nearest to Sandoy by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Sandoy supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Iceland Iceland429 mi691 km373 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of United Kingdom United Kingdom467 mi751 km406 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Norway Norway520 mi837 km452 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man536 mi862 km465 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland561 mi902 km487 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Sandoy. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Sandoy (You)Faroe Islands112
VágarFaroe Islands178
SuðuroyFaroe Islands166
StreymoyFaroe Islands374
ScotlandUnited Kingdom5,439,84278,7828.95
EastIceland13,17321,9860.13
NortheastIceland30,60021,9680.26
SouthIceland24,256
VestlandNorway638,82133,8714.96
Møre og RomsdalNorway265,5445303.26
NorthwestIceland7,32212,7370.13

🏆 Faroe Islands State Rankings

How does Sandoy rank within Faroe Islands? 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 Sandoy appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Streymoy374
Vágar178
Suðuroy166
Sandoy ⭐112

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Sandoy, Faroe Islands

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Sandoy is a state or region within Faroe Islands in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Sandoy 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Sandoy to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Sandoy to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Faroe Islands — see Faroe Islands state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Sandoy

This page also lists countries nearest to Sandoy by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Faroe Islands page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Sandoy 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°â€“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 Sandoy.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Sandoy to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Faroe Islands. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Sandoy MapView the Sandoy satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in SandoyExplore all cities and towns in Sandoy for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Faroe Islands Country DataGet complete Faroe Islands data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Sandoy

How is the distance from Sandoy to nearby states calculated?

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 Sandoy map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Sandoy mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Sandoy to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Sandoy in Faroe Islands?

See the States Near To Sandoy 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 Sandoy below the states table, or compare all Faroe Islands states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Faroe Islands?

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 Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Faroe Islands state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.

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