How far are Philippines's cities from the sea?
Of the 3 cities in Philippines MapGO measured, Quezon City is the farthest from the sea (10 km (6.3 miles)) and Davao the closest (1.2 km (0.7 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | Metropolitan Manila | 10 km (6.3 miles) | Near the coast |
| Manila | Metropolitan Manila | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) | On the coast |
| Davao | Davao del Sur | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in Philippines is farthest from the sea?
Of the 3 cities measured, Quezon City is the farthest from the coast: 10 km (6.3 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Philippines is closest to the sea?
Davao, 1.2 km (0.7 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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