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West, Iceland – Iceland Flag

Current Date And Time In West, Iceland

Sunday, 28 June 2026
01:36:43 GMT
Capital: Borgarnes
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 16,662
Area: 9,554.00 km²
State Code: WE

States Near To West


Find states and regions closest to West 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

📍 West 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 West from our regional database:

Capital CityBorgarnes
Total Population16,662
Land Area9,554 km²
Population Density0.26 / km²
Center Latitude64.7704° N
Center Longitude-21.5341° E
Average Elevation132 m (433 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Capital Region Capital Region41 mi65 km35 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Southern Peninsula Southern Peninsula64 mi103 km56 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Northwest Northwest73 mi118 km64 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Westfjords Westfjords80 mi129 km69 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of South South88 mi142 km76 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Northeast Northeast140 mi225 km121 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of East East170 mi274 km148 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Vágar Vágar478 mi769 km415 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Streymoy Streymoy480 mi773 km417 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Eysturoy Eysturoy484 mi778 km420 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To West


Explore countries nearest to West by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from West 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 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 West. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
West (You)Iceland16,6629,5540.26
Capital RegionIceland240,8821,06236.64
Southern PeninsulaIceland27,8298297.65
NorthwestIceland7,32212,7370.13
WestfjordsIceland7,1159,4090.14
SouthIceland24,256
NortheastIceland30,60021,9680.26
EastIceland13,17321,9860.13
VágarFaroe Islands178
StreymoyFaroe Islands374
SandoyFaroe Islands112

🏆 Iceland State Rankings

How does West 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 West appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Capital Region240,882
Northeast30,600
Southern Peninsula27,829
West ⭐16,662
East13,173
Northwest7,322
Westfjords7,115

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
South24,256
East21,986
Northeast21,968
Northwest12,737
West ⭐9,554
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 – West, Iceland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from West 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 West

This page also lists countries nearest to West 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 West 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 West.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from West 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of West

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

What does the compass direction from West mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from West 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 West in Iceland?

See the States Near To West 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 West 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.