Current Date And Time In Wales, United Kingdom
Sunday, 28 June 2026
05:29:44 BST
Capital: Cardiff
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 3,131,640
Area: 21,218.00 km²
State Code: WLS
Find states and regions closest to Wales 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 Wales from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| England | 78 mi | 126 km | 68 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Alderney | 124 mi | 200 km | 108 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Vale | 138 mi | 222 km | 120 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Castletown | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Port Saint Mary | 140 mi | 226 km | 122 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Port Erin | 141 mi | 227 km | 122 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Douglas | 143 mi | 230 km | 124 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Onchan | 144 mi | 232 km | 125 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Laxey | 148 mi | 237 km | 128 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Peel | 149 mi | 240 km | 130 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Wales by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Wales 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) | ⬆ |
| 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 Wales. 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) |
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| Wales (You) | United Kingdom | 3,131,640 | 21,218 | 40.83 |
| England | United Kingdom | 57,106,398 | 130,278 | 95.19 |
| Alderney | United Kingdom | 2,019 | — | — |
| Vale | United Kingdom | 9,514 | — | — |
| Leinster | Ireland | 2,858,501 | 19,800 | 55.44 |
| Forest | United Kingdom | 1,546 | — | — |
| Munster | Ireland | 1,364,098 | 24,608 | 16.97 |
| Saint Mary | Jersey | 1,900 | 9 | 223.53 |
| Saint John | Jersey | 3,000 | 8 | 400.00 |
| Saint Lawrence | Jersey | 5,600 | 8 | 700.00 |
| Saint Peter | Jersey | 5,200 | 11 | 456.14 |
How does Wales 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 Wales appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Area (km²) |
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| 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 |
Wales is a state or region within United Kingdom in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Wales 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 Wales 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 Wales 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 Wales.
Knowing the distance from Wales 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 Wales map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Wales 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 Wales 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 Wales 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.