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Sunday, 28 June 2026
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Find states and regions closest to Hokkaido 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
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 Hokkaido from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aomori | 198 mi | 319 km | 172 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Iwate | 265 mi | 426 km | 230 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Akita | 281 mi | 452 km | 244 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Miyagi | 330 mi | 531 km | 286 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Yamagata | 368 mi | 593 km | 320 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Fukushima | 397 mi | 640 km | 345 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Primorye | 410 mi | 659 km | 356 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Niigata | 417 mi | 671 km | 362 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Sakhalin Oblast | 468 mi | 753 km | 406 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Ibaraki | 496 mi | 799 km | 431 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Hokkaido by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Hokkaido supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Asia.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| South Korea | 586 mi | 943 km | 509 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| North Korea | 648 mi | 1,043 km | 563 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Taiwan | 1,345 mi | 2,164 km | 1,168 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Northern Mariana Islands | 1,375 mi | 2,213 km | 1,194 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Guam | 1,627 mi | 2,618 km | 1,413 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Hokkaido. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Asia.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Hokkaido (You) | Japan | — | 78,421 | — |
| Aomori | Japan | — | 9,646 | — |
| Iwate | Japan | — | 15,275 | — |
| Akita | Japan | — | 11,638 | — |
| Miyagi | Japan | 2,301,996 | 7,282 | 108.35 |
| Yamagata | Japan | — | 9,323 | — |
| Fukushima | Japan | — | 13,784 | — |
| Primorye | Russia | — | 164,673 | — |
| Niigata | Japan | 2,131,009 | 12,582 | 42.03 |
| Sakhalin Oblast | Russia | — | 87,101 | — |
| Ibaraki | Japan | — | 6,097 | — |
How does Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Hokkaido is a state or region within Japan in Asia. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido.
Knowing the distance from Hokkaido 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.
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 Hokkaido map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Hokkaido 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.
See the States Near To Hokkaido 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 Hokkaido below the states table, or compare all Japan 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 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.