Current Date And Time In Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Sunday, 28 June 2026
11:52:33 BST
Capital: Belfast
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 1,910,543
Area: 14,130.00 km²
State Code: NIR
Find states and regions closest to Northern Ireland in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom
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 Northern Ireland from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ulster | 19 mi | 30 km | 16 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Peel | 82 mi | 132 km | 71 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Port Erin | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Port Saint Mary | 86 mi | 138 km | 75 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Castletown | 89 mi | 143 km | 77 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Ramsey | 90 mi | 145 km | 78 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Douglas | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Laxey | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Onchan | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Leinster | 109 mi | 176 km | 95 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Northern Ireland by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Northern Ireland 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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| Isle Of Man | 90 mi | 146 km | 79 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Ireland | 190 mi | 306 km | 165 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Guernsey | 411 mi | 662 km | 357 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Netherlands | 421 mi | 677 km | 365 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Jersey | 429 mi | 691 km | 373 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Northern Ireland. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland (You) | United Kingdom | 1,910,543 | 14,130 | 45.95 |
| Ulster | Ireland | 2,215,454 | 21,432 | 46.75 |
| Leinster | Ireland | 2,858,501 | 19,800 | 55.44 |
| Connacht | Ireland | 588,583 | 17,788 | 11.59 |
| Bride | United Kingdom | 382 | 58 | 6.59 |
| Munster | Ireland | 1,364,098 | 24,608 | 16.97 |
| Forest | United Kingdom | 1,546 | — | — |
| Wales | United Kingdom | 3,131,640 | 21,218 | 40.83 |
| Scotland | United Kingdom | 5,439,842 | 78,782 | 8.95 |
| England | United Kingdom | 57,106,398 | 130,278 | 95.19 |
| Vale | United Kingdom | 9,514 | — | — |
How does Northern Ireland rank within United Kingdom? 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 Northern Ireland appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| England | 130,278 |
| Scotland | 78,782 |
| Wales | 21,218 |
| Northern Ireland ⭐ | 14,130 |
| Bride | 58 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| England | 95.19 |
| Northern Ireland ⭐ | 45.95 |
| Wales | 40.83 |
| Scotland | 8.95 |
| Bride | 6.59 |
Northern Ireland is a state or region within United Kingdom in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near United Kingdom 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 Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland.
Knowing the distance from Northern Ireland to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across United Kingdom. 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 Northern Ireland map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland below the states table, or compare all United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.