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Fukui, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Fukui, Japan

Monday, 27 July 2026
02:18:53 JST
Capital: Fukui
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Area: 4,188.99 km²

States Near To Fukui


Find states and regions closest to Fukui in Japan 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 Japan and Asia.

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 Japan

📍 Fukui 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 Fukui from our regional database:

Capital CityFukui
Total Population
Land Area4,189 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude36.0641° N
Center Longitude136.2196° E
Average Elevation11 m (38 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ishikawa Ishikawa25 mi40 km22 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Shiga Shiga52 mi83 km45 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Gifu Gifu54 mi86 km47 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Toyama Toyama70 mi113 km61 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kyoto Kyoto77 mi124 km67 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aichi Aichi94 mi151 km82 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nara Nara98 mi158 km85 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Osaka Osaka103 mi166 km89 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nagano Nagano117 mi188 km102 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Tottori Tottori118 mi190 km102 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

Countries Near To Fukui


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

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of South Korea South Korea586 mi943 km509 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of North Korea North Korea648 mi1,043 km563 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan1,345 mi2,164 km1,168 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands1,375 mi2,213 km1,194 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Guam Guam1,627 mi2,618 km1,413 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Fukui (You)Japan4,189
IshikawaJapan4,185
ShigaJapan4,017
GifuJapan10,621
ToyamaJapan4,247
KyotoJapan2,578,0874,612162.18
AichiJapan5,165
NaraJapan1,321,8053,691168.54
OsakaJapan1,905
NaganoJapan2,052,49313,58564.27
TottoriJapan3,507

🏆 Japan State Rankings

How does Fukui rank within Japan? 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 Fukui appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Kanagawa9,097,401
Kyoto2,578,087
Miyagi2,301,996
Niigata2,131,009
Nagano2,052,493
Mie1,781,948
Kumamoto1,748,134
Kagoshima1,564,175
Nara1,321,805
Nagasaki1,314,078

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Hokkaido78,421
Iwate15,275
Fukushima13,784
Nagano13,585
Niigata12,582
Akita11,638
Gifu10,621
Aomori9,646
Yamagata9,323
Kagoshima9,132

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Kanagawa1,474.11
Nara168.54
Kyoto162.18
Miyagi108.35
Kumamoto92.82
Mie83.03
Nagano64.27
Miyazaki49.69
Niigata42.03
Kochi28.40
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 – Fukui, Japan

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Fukui is a state or region within Japan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Fukui 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 Fukui to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Fukui 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 Japan — see Japan state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Fukui

This page also lists countries nearest to Fukui by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Japan page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Asia.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Fukui 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 Fukui.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Fukui

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

What does the compass direction from Fukui mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Fukui 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 Fukui in Japan?

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

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

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 Asia. Use the population & area comparison and Japan state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.