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Leinster, Ireland – Ireland Flag

Current Date And Time In Leinster, Ireland

Sunday, 28 June 2026
02:36:35 IST
Capital: Swords
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (IST)
Population: 2,858,501
Area: 19,800.00 km²
State Code: L

States Near To Leinster


Find states and regions closest to Leinster 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

📍 Leinster 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 Leinster from our regional database:

Capital CitySwords
Total Population2,858,501
Land Area19,800 km²
Population Density55.44 / km²
Center Latitude53.3272° N
Center Longitude-7.5141° E
Average Elevation60 m (196 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Connacht Connacht69 mi111 km60 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Munster Munster88 mi142 km76 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ulster Ulster102 mi164 km88 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland109 mi176 km95 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Port Erin Port Erin124 mi200 km108 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Port Saint Mary Port Saint Mary125 mi201 km108 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Castletown Castletown128 mi206 km111 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Peel Peel131 mi210 km113 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Douglas Douglas136 mi219 km118 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Onchan Onchan138 mi222 km120 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

Countries Near To Leinster


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

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

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 Leinster. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Leinster (You)Ireland2,858,50119,80055.44
ConnachtIreland588,58317,78811.59
MunsterIreland1,364,09824,60816.97
UlsterIreland2,215,45421,43246.75
Northern IrelandUnited Kingdom1,910,54314,13045.95
WalesUnited Kingdom3,131,64021,21840.83
BrideUnited Kingdom382586.59
EnglandUnited Kingdom57,106,398130,27895.19
ForestUnited Kingdom1,546
AlderneyUnited Kingdom2,019
ValeUnited Kingdom9,514

🏆 Ireland State Rankings

How does Leinster 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 Leinster appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Leinster ⭐2,858,501
Ulster2,215,454
Munster1,364,098
Connacht588,583

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Munster24,608
Ulster21,432
Leinster ⭐19,800
Connacht17,788

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Leinster ⭐55.44
Ulster46.75
Munster16.97
Connacht11.59
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 – Leinster, Ireland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

This page also lists countries nearest to Leinster 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 Leinster 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 Leinster.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Leinster 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Leinster

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

What does the compass direction from Leinster mean?

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

See the States Near To Leinster 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 Leinster 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.