Current Date And Time In Northwest, Iceland
Sunday, 28 June 2026
01:36:22 GMT
Capital: Sauðárkrókur
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 7,322
Area: 12,737.00 km²
State Code: NO
Find states and regions closest to Northwest 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
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 Northwest from our regional database:
| Capital City | Sauðárkrókur |
| Total Population | 7,322 |
| Land Area | 12,737 km² |
| Population Density | 0.13 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 65.1963° N |
| Center Longitude | -19.2426° E |
| Average Elevation | 720 m (2,362 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| South | 65 mi | 105 km | 57 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Northeast | 67 mi | 107 km | 58 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| West | 73 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Westfjords | 90 mi | 146 km | 79 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Capital Region | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| East | 105 mi | 169 km | 91 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Southern Peninsula | 128 mi | 206 km | 111 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Vágar | 426 mi | 685 km | 370 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Streymoy | 427 mi | 687 km | 371 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Eysturoy | 429 mi | 691 km | 373 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Northwest by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northwest 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 | ||
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| Faroe Islands | 429 mi | 691 km | 373 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Greenland | 752 mi | 1,211 km | 653 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| United Kingdom | 847 mi | 1,363 km | 735 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Ireland | 873 mi | 1,404 km | 758 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Isle Of Man | 893 mi | 1,437 km | 775 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Northwest. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest (You) | Iceland | 7,322 | 12,737 | 0.13 |
| South | Iceland | — | 24,256 | — |
| Northeast | Iceland | 30,600 | 21,968 | 0.26 |
| West | Iceland | 16,662 | 9,554 | 0.26 |
| Westfjords | Iceland | 7,115 | 9,409 | 0.14 |
| Capital Region | Iceland | 240,882 | 1,062 | 36.64 |
| East | Iceland | 13,173 | 21,986 | 0.13 |
| Southern Peninsula | Iceland | 27,829 | 829 | 7.65 |
| Vágar | Faroe Islands | — | 178 | — |
| Streymoy | Faroe Islands | — | 374 | — |
| Sandoy | Faroe Islands | — | 112 | — |
How does Northwest 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 Northwest appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Capital Region | 240,882 |
| Northeast | 30,600 |
| Southern Peninsula | 27,829 |
| West | 16,662 |
| East | 13,173 |
| Northwest ⭐ | 7,322 |
| Westfjords | 7,115 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| South | 24,256 |
| East | 21,986 |
| Northeast | 21,968 |
| Northwest ⭐ | 12,737 |
| West | 9,554 |
| Westfjords | 9,409 |
| Capital Region | 1,062 |
| Southern Peninsula | 829 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Capital Region | 36.64 |
| Southern Peninsula | 7.65 |
| West | 0.26 |
| Northeast | 0.26 |
| Westfjords | 0.14 |
| Northwest ⭐ | 0.13 |
| East | 0.13 |
Northwest is a state or region within Iceland in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northwest 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 Northwest 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Northwest 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 Northwest.
Knowing the distance from Northwest 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.
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 Northwest map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Northwest 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.
See the States Near To Northwest 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 Northwest below the states table, or compare all Iceland 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 Iceland state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.