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Madeira, Portugal – Portugal Flag

Current Date And Time In Madeira, Portugal

Thursday, 23 July 2026
04:16:19 WEST
Capital: Funchal
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 238,928
Area: 801.00 km²
State Code: MA

States Near To Madeira


Find states and regions closest to Madeira in Portugal 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 Portugal 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 Portugal

📍 Madeira 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 Madeira from our regional database:

Capital CityFunchal
Total Population238,928
Land Area801 km²
Population Density42.31 / km²
Center Latitude32.7607° N
Center Longitude-16.9595° E
Average Elevation1,581 m (5,188 ft)
UTC Time Zone-01:00 to +00:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Canary Islands Canary Islands309 mi498 km269 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra450 mi724 km391 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Guelmim-Oued Noun Guelmim-Oued Noun504 mi812 km438 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Marrakesh-Safi Marrakesh-Safi520 mi838 km452 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Casablanca-Settat Casablanca-Settat542 mi873 km471 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Souss-Massa Souss-Massa547 mi881 km475 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab580 mi933 km504 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Faro Faro590 mi949 km512 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Azores Azores600 mi965 km521 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Lisbon Lisbon601 mi968 km522 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Madeira


Explore countries nearest to Madeira by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Madeira 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 Spain Spain248 mi399 km216 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gibraltar Gibraltar274 mi442 km238 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Morocco Morocco529 mi852 km460 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra552 mi888 km479 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of France France708 mi1,139 km615 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Madeira (You)Portugal238,92880142.31
Canary IslandsSpain7,447
Laayoune-Sakia El HamraMorocco367,758139,4802.64
Guelmim-Oued NounMorocco433,75775,5605.74
Marrakesh-SafiMorocco4,520,56970,98463.68
Casablanca-SettatMorocco6,861,73943,548157.57
Souss-MassaMorocco2,676,847128,65520.81
Dakhla-Oued Ed-DahabMorocco142,95550,8802.81
FaroPortugal458,73411,21640.90
AzoresPortugal236,4402,3341.18
LisbonPortugal2,135,9922,800374.24

🏆 Portugal State Rankings

How does Madeira rank within Portugal? 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 Madeira appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Lisbon2,135,992
Porto1,781,826
Braga831,368
SetĂşbal788,459
Aveiro713,578
Santarém475,344
Leiria459,450
Faro458,734
Coimbra441,245
Viseu394,927

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Beja23,546
Évora16,677
Castelo Branco15,476
Leiria15,246
Bragança14,821
Guarda12,497
Viseu11,594
Faro11,216
Aveiro6,861
Santarém6,747

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Lisbon374.24
Porto336.42
Braga134.34
Aveiro104.01
SetĂşbal51.52
Coimbra50.98
Viana do Castelo46.76
Madeira ⭐42.31
Faro40.90
Viseu34.06
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 – Madeira, Portugal

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Madeira 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 Portugal — see Portugal state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Madeira

This page also lists countries nearest to Madeira by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Portugal 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 Madeira 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°â€“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 Madeira.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Madeira

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

What does the compass direction from Madeira mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Madeira to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 Madeira in Portugal?

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

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

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