Current Date And Time In Melilla, Spain
Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:57:06 CEST
National Capital: Madrid
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 12.34 km²
State Code: ML
Find states and regions closest to Melilla 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 Melilla from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 12 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 35.2943° N |
| Center Longitude | -2.9526° E |
| Average Elevation | 11 m (37 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +00:00 to +01:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Tlemcen | 97 mi | 156 km | 84 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| AĂŻn TĂ©mouchent | 102 mi | 165 km | 89 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Sidi Bel Abbès | 131 mi | 211 km | 114 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Fes-Meknes | 132 mi | 212 km | 115 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Oran | 133 mi | 215 km | 116 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Oriental | 137 mi | 221 km | 119 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Ceuta | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Gibraltar | 147 mi | 236 km | 128 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | 147 mi | 237 km | 128 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Mascara | 174 mi | 281 km | 151 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Melilla by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Melilla 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 | ||
| Portugal | 248 mi | 399 km | 216 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Andorra | 307 mi | 494 km | 267 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Melilla. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melilla (You) | Spain | — | 12 | — |
| Tlemcen | Algeria | 949,135 | 9,061 | 46.38 |
| AĂŻn TĂ©mouchent | Algeria | 371,239 | 2,377 | 54.40 |
| Sidi Bel Abbès | Algeria | 604,744 | 9,151 | 27.19 |
| Fes-Meknes | Morocco | 4,236,892 | 84,086 | 50.39 |
| Oran | Algeria | 1,454,078 | 2,114 | 199.75 |
| Oriental | Morocco | 2,314,346 | 36,241 | 16.13 |
| Ceuta | Spain | — | 19 | — |
| Gibraltar | Gibraltar | 34,003 | 7 | 5,000.44 |
| Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima | Morocco | 3,556,729 | 42,331 | 84.02 |
| Mascara | Algeria | 784,073 | 5,941 | 57.77 |
How does Melilla 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 Melilla appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Castille and LeĂłn | 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 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Melilla is a state or region within Spain in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Melilla 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 Melilla 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 Melilla 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 Melilla.
Knowing the distance from Melilla 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 Melilla map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Melilla 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 Melilla 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 Melilla 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.