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Connacht, Ireland – Ireland Flag

Current Date And Time In Connacht, Ireland

Monday, 27 July 2026
22:23:33 IST
Capital: Galway
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (IST)
Population: 588,583
Area: 17,788.00 km²
State Code: C

States Near To Connacht


Find states and regions closest to Connacht in Ireland 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 Ireland 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 Ireland

📍 Connacht 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 Connacht from our regional database:

Capital CityGalway
Total Population588,583
Land Area17,788 km²
Population Density11.59 / km²
Center Latitude53.8376° N
Center Longitude-8.9584° E
Average Elevation70 m (229 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Leinster Leinster69 mi111 km60 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ulster Ulster103 mi165 km89 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Munster Munster113 mi182 km98 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland119 mi192 km103 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Port Erin Port Erin172 mi276 km149 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Port Saint Mary Port Saint Mary172 mi277 km150 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Peel Peel175 mi282 km152 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Castletown Castletown176 mi283 km153 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Douglas Douglas183 mi294 km159 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Onchan Onchan184 mi297 km160 nm
East (E)

Countries Near To Connacht


Explore countries nearest to Connacht by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Connacht 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 Isle Of Man Isle Of Man116 mi187 km101 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of United Kingdom United Kingdom190 mi306 km165 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey361 mi581 km314 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey386 mi621 km335 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Netherlands Netherlands536 mi862 km465 nm
East (E)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Connacht (You)Ireland588,58317,78811.59
LeinsterIreland2,858,50119,80055.44
UlsterIreland2,215,45421,43246.75
MunsterIreland1,364,09824,60816.97
Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom1,910,54314,13045.95
BrideUnited Kingdom382586.59
WalesUnited Kingdom3,131,64021,21840.83
EnglandUnited Kingdom57,106,398130,27895.19
ForestUnited Kingdom1,546
ScotlandUnited Kingdom5,439,84278,7828.95
AlderneyUnited Kingdom2,019

🏆 Ireland State Rankings

How does Connacht rank within Ireland? 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 Connacht appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Leinster2,858,501
Ulster2,215,454
Munster1,364,098
Connacht ⭐588,583

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Munster24,608
Ulster21,432
Leinster19,800
Connacht ⭐17,788

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Leinster55.44
Ulster46.75
Munster16.97
Connacht ⭐11.59
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 – Connacht, Ireland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Connacht 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 Ireland — see Ireland state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Connacht

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Connacht

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

What does the compass direction from Connacht mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Connacht 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 Connacht in Ireland?

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

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

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