Current Date And Time In Madeira, Portugal
Thursday, 23 July 2026
02:58:14 WEST
Capital: Funchal
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (WEST)
Population: 238,928
Area: 801.00 km²
State Code: MA
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
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 City | Funchal |
| Total Population | 238,928 |
| Land Area | 801 km² |
| Population Density | 42.31 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 32.7607° N |
| Center Longitude | -16.9595° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,581 m (5,188 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -01:00 to +00:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Canary Islands | 309 mi | 498 km | 269 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra | 450 mi | 724 km | 391 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Guelmim-Oued Noun | 504 mi | 812 km | 438 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Marrakesh-Safi | 520 mi | 838 km | 452 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Casablanca-Settat | 542 mi | 873 km | 471 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Souss-Massa | 547 mi | 881 km | 475 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | 580 mi | 933 km | 504 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Faro | 590 mi | 949 km | 512 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Azores | 600 mi | 965 km | 521 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Lisbon | 601 mi | 968 km | 522 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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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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.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madeira (You) | Portugal | 238,928 | 801 | 42.31 |
| Canary Islands | Spain | — | 7,447 | — |
| Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra | Morocco | 367,758 | 139,480 | 2.64 |
| Guelmim-Oued Noun | Morocco | 433,757 | 75,560 | 5.74 |
| Marrakesh-Safi | Morocco | 4,520,569 | 70,984 | 63.68 |
| Casablanca-Settat | Morocco | 6,861,739 | 43,548 | 157.57 |
| Souss-Massa | Morocco | 2,676,847 | 128,655 | 20.81 |
| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | Morocco | 142,955 | 50,880 | 2.81 |
| Faro | Portugal | 458,734 | 11,216 | 40.90 |
| Azores | Portugal | 236,440 | 2,334 | 1.18 |
| Lisbon | Portugal | 2,135,992 | 2,800 | 374.24 |
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 ⭐.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
