Current Date And Time In Canary Islands, Spain
Thursday, 23 July 2026
07:24:20 CEST
Capital: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 7,447.00 km²
State Code: CN
Find states and regions closest to Canary Islands in Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain
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 Canary Islands from our regional database:
| Capital City | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 7,447 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 28.2916° N |
| Center Longitude | -16.6291° E |
| Average Elevation | 2,506 m (8,223 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 to +01:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra | 285 mi | 458 km | 247 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Madeira | 309 mi | 498 km | 269 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Guelmim-Oued Noun | 398 mi | 641 km | 346 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Tiris Zemmour | 489 mi | 787 km | 424 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Tindouf | 520 mi | 837 km | 452 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Souss-Massa | 530 mi | 853 km | 460 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | 538 mi | 865 km | 467 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Marrakesh-Safi | 561 mi | 903 km | 487 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Inchiri | 616 mi | 992 km | 535 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | 619 mi | 996 km | 538 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Canary Islands by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Canary Islands supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Portugal | 248 mi | 399 km | 216 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Andorra | 307 mi | 494 km | 267 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Gibraltar | 311 mi | 501 km | 270 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| France | 498 mi | 802 km | 432 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Jersey | 610 mi | 981 km | 529 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Canary Islands. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canary Islands (You) | Spain | — | 7,447 | — |
| Laayoune-Sakia El Hamra | Morocco | 367,758 | 139,480 | 2.64 |
| Madeira | Portugal | 238,928 | 801 | 42.31 |
| Guelmim-Oued Noun | Morocco | 433,757 | 75,560 | 5.74 |
| Tiris Zemmour | Mauritania | — | 252,900 | — |
| Tindouf | Algeria | 49,149 | 159,000 | 0.17 |
| Souss-Massa | Morocco | 2,676,847 | 128,655 | 20.81 |
| Dakhlet Nouadhibou | Mauritania | — | 37,793 | — |
| Marrakesh-Safi | Morocco | 4,520,569 | 70,984 | 63.68 |
| Inchiri | Mauritania | — | 31,582 | — |
| Dakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab | Morocco | 142,955 | 50,880 | 2.81 |
How does Canary Islands rank within Spain? 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 Canary Islands appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Castille and León | 94,223 |
| Andalusia | 87,268 |
| Castille-La Mancha | 79,463 |
| Aragon | 47,719 |
| Extremadura | 41,634 |
| Catalonia | 31,895 |
| Galicia | 29,574 |
| Valencia | 23,255 |
| Murcia | 11,313 |
| Asturias | 10,604 |
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Canary Islands is a state or region within Spain in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Canary Islands 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 Canary Islands by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Spain 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 Canary Islands 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 Canary Islands.
Knowing the distance from Canary Islands to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Spain. 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 Canary Islands map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Canary Islands 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 Canary Islands 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 Canary Islands below the states table, or compare all Spain 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 Spain state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.