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Northeast, Iceland – Iceland Flag

Current Date And Time In Northeast, Iceland

Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:28:57 GMT
Capital: Akureyri
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 30,600
Area: 21,968.00 km²
State Code: NO

States Near To Northeast


Find states and regions closest to Northeast in Iceland 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 Iceland 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 Iceland

📍 Northeast 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 Northeast from our regional database:

Capital CityAkureyri
Total Population30,600
Land Area21,968 km²
Population Density0.26 / km²
Center Latitude65.4714° N
Center Longitude-17.028° E
Average Elevation358 m (1,176 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of East East58 mi93 km50 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Northwest Northwest67 mi107 km58 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of South South98 mi158 km85 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of West West140 mi225 km121 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Westfjords Westfjords141 mi228 km123 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Capital Region Capital Region161 mi260 km140 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Southern Peninsula Southern Peninsula191 mi307 km166 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Vágar Vágar379 mi610 km329 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Streymoy Streymoy380 mi611 km330 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy381 mi614 km331 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Northeast


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

Quick Links: Iceland Info | Countries Near Iceland | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Faroe Islands Faroe Islands429 mi691 km373 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Greenland Greenland752 mi1,211 km653 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of United Kingdom United Kingdom847 mi1,363 km735 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland873 mi1,404 km758 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man893 mi1,437 km775 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Northeast (You)Iceland30,60021,9680.26
EastIceland13,17321,9860.13
NorthwestIceland7,32212,7370.13
SouthIceland24,256
WestIceland16,6629,5540.26
WestfjordsIceland7,1159,4090.14
Capital RegionIceland240,8821,06236.64
Southern PeninsulaIceland27,8298297.65
VágarFaroe Islands178
StreymoyFaroe Islands374
SandoyFaroe Islands112

🏆 Iceland State Rankings

How does Northeast rank within Iceland? 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 Northeast appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Capital Region240,882
Northeast ⭐30,600
Southern Peninsula27,829
West16,662
East13,173
Northwest7,322
Westfjords7,115

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
South24,256
East21,986
Northeast ⭐21,968
Northwest12,737
West9,554
Westfjords9,409
Capital Region1,062
Southern Peninsula829

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Northeast, Iceland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Northeast is a state or region within Iceland in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northeast 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 Northeast to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Northeast 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 Iceland — see Iceland state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Northeast

This page also lists countries nearest to Northeast by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Iceland 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 Northeast 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 Northeast.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Northeast

How is the distance from Northeast 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 Northeast map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Northeast mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Northeast 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.

Which states are closest to Northeast in Iceland?

See the States Near To Northeast 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 Northeast below the states table, or compare all Iceland states by area, population and density.

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

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 Iceland state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.