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Incheon, South Korea – South Korea Flag

Current Date And Time In Incheon, South Korea

Friday, 31 July 2026
08:14:40 KST
Capital: Incheon
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 3,040,000
Area: 1,046.81 km²
State Code: 28

States Near To Incheon


Find states and regions closest to Incheon in South Korea 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 South Korea 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 South Korea

📍 Incheon 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 Incheon from our regional database:

Capital CityIncheon
Total Population3,040,000
Land Area1,047 km²
Population Density2,859.30 / km²
Center Latitude37.4752° N
Center Longitude126.6313° E
Average Elevation8 m (25 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Seoul Seoul21 mi33 km18 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kaesong Kaesong32 mi52 km28 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do46 mi74 km40 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Chungcheongnam-do Chungcheongnam-do56 mi91 km49 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Jeollabuk-do Jeollabuk-do70 mi112 km60 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Sejong-si Sejong-si71 mi114 km61 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of North Chungcheong North Chungcheong76 mi122 km66 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of South Hwanghae South Hwanghae80 mi129 km70 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Hwanghae North Hwanghae83 mi134 km72 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Daegu Daegu88 mi141 km76 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Incheon


Explore countries nearest to Incheon by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Incheon 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 North Korea North Korea307 mi493 km266 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Japan Japan586 mi943 km509 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan936 mi1,507 km813 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hong Kong Hong Kong1,244 mi2,002 km1,081 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Macao Macao1,276 mi2,053 km1,108 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Incheon (You)South Korea3,040,0001,0472,859.30
SeoulSouth Korea9,410,00060515,549.80
KaesongNorth Korea192,5783,29658.43
Gyeonggi-doSouth Korea13,720,00010,1721,347.20
Chungcheongnam-doSouth Korea8,204
Jeollabuk-doSouth Korea2,125,0008,067259.00
Sejong-siSouth Korea397,000465853.40
North ChungcheongSouth Korea1,605,0007,407216.70
South HwanghaeNorth Korea2,310,4858,450101.18
North HwanghaeNorth Korea2,113,6728,154103.13
DaeguSouth Korea1,463,0001,5002,710.10

🏆 South Korea State Rankings

How does Incheon rank within South Korea? 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 Incheon appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Gyeonggi-do13,720,000
Seoul9,410,000
Busan3,350,000
Gyeongsangnam-do3,290,000
Incheon ⭐3,040,000
Gyeongsangbuk-do2,615,000
Daegu2,385,000
Jeollabuk-do2,125,000
Gyeongsangnam-do1,790,000
Jeollabuk-do1,765,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Seoul15,549.80
Busan4,350.40
Gwangju2,876.70
Incheon ⭐2,859.30
Daegu2,710.10
Daegu2,697.40
Gyeonggi-do1,347.20
Ulsan1,060.00
Sejong-si853.40
Jeju-do366.70
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 – Incheon, South Korea

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Incheon 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 South Korea — see South Korea state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Incheon

This page also lists countries nearest to Incheon by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near South Korea 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 Incheon 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 Incheon.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Incheon

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

What does the compass direction from Incheon mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Incheon 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 Incheon in South Korea?

See the States Near To Incheon 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 Incheon below the states table, or compare all South Korea states by area, population and density.

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

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