Current Date And Time In Crete, Greece
Saturday, 11 July 2026
14:37:09 EEST
Capital: Heraklion
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 620,000
Area: 8,259.00 km²
State Code: CRE
Find states and regions closest to Crete in Greece 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 Greece 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 Greece
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 Crete from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| South Aegean | 129 mi | 207 km | 112 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Peloponnese | 197 mi | 316 km | 171 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| East North Macedonia and Thrace | 200 mi | 322 km | 174 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Attica | 201 mi | 323 km | 174 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Darnah | 211 mi | 340 km | 184 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Muğla | 241 mi | 387 km | 209 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Aydın | 246 mi | 396 km | 214 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| İzmir Province | 255 mi | 410 km | 221 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| North Aegean | 260 mi | 418 km | 225 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Central Greece | 260 mi | 418 km | 225 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Crete by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Crete supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Albania | 168 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| North Macedonia | 175 mi | 282 km | 152 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Kosovo | 248 mi | 400 km | 216 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Montenegro | 282 mi | 454 km | 245 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Bulgaria | 317 mi | 510 km | 275 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Crete. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crete (You) | Greece | 620,000 | 8,259 | 75.07 |
| South Aegean | Greece | 345,000 | 5,286 | 65.27 |
| Peloponnese | Greece | — | 15,490 | — |
| East North Macedonia and Thrace | Greece | 550,000 | 14,158 | 35.51 |
| Attica | Greece | 3,850,000 | 3,808 | 1,011.03 |
| Darnah | Libya | 163,351 | — | — |
| Muğla | Turkey | 1,024,701 | 13,338 | 25.80 |
| Aydın | Turkey | 1,148,241 | 8,007 | 63.40 |
| İzmir Province | Turkey | 4,462,056 | 11,891 | 100.55 |
| North Aegean | Greece | 195,000 | 3,836 | 50.84 |
| Central Greece | Greece | 525,000 | 15,549 | 33.77 |
How does Crete rank within Greece? 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 Crete appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Attica | 3,850,000 |
| Crete ⭐ | 695,000 |
| Central North Macedonia | 645,000 |
| Crete ⭐ | 620,000 |
| East North Macedonia and Thrace | 590,000 |
| East North Macedonia and Thrace | 550,000 |
| Central Greece | 525,000 |
| South Aegean | 345,000 |
| Epirus | 320,000 |
| West North Macedonia | 250,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Central North Macedonia | 18,811 |
| Central Greece | 15,549 |
| Peloponnese | 15,490 |
| East North Macedonia and Thrace | 14,158 |
| East North Macedonia and Thrace | 14,158 |
| Thessaly | 14,037 |
| West Greece | 11,350 |
| West North Macedonia | 9,451 |
| Epirus | 9,203 |
| Crete ⭐ | 8,336 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Attica | 1,011.03 |
| Ionian Islands | 88.87 |
| Crete ⭐ | 75.07 |
| South Aegean | 65.27 |
| Central North Macedonia | 56.82 |
| North Aegean | 50.84 |
| Crete ⭐ | 49.51 |
| East North Macedonia and Thrace | 41.68 |
| East North Macedonia and Thrace | 35.51 |
| Epirus | 34.77 |
Crete is a state or region within Greece in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Crete 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 Crete by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Greece page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Crete 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 Crete.
Knowing the distance from Crete to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Greece. 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 Crete map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Crete 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 Crete 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 Crete below the states table, or compare all Greece 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 Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Greece state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.