Northeast vs. Southeast — What's the Difference?

Abbr. NE The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and due east, or 45° east of due north.

Abbr. SE The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due south and due east, or 135° east of due north.

An area or region lying in the northeast.

An area or region lying in the southeast.

Northeast A region of the northeast United States, generally including the New England states, New York, and sometimes Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Southeast A region of the southeast United States, usually including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, and sometimes including other adjoining states.

To, toward, of, facing, or in the northeast.

To, toward, of, facing, or in the southeast.

Originating in or coming from the northeast

Originating in or coming from the southeast

In, from, or toward the northeast.

In, from, or toward the southeast.

The intercardinal compass point halfway between north and east; specifically at a bearing of 45°.

The intercardinal compass point halfway between east and south; specifically at a bearing of 135°.

Of, in or pertaining to the northeast; northeastern.

Of, in or pertaining to the southeast; southeastern.

Situated toward or in the direction of the northeast; northeastward; northeasterly.

Situated toward or in the direction of the southeast; southeastward; southeasterly.

Coming from the northeast; northeasterly.

Coming from the southeast; southeasterly.

Towards or in the direction of the northeast; northeastwards.

Towards or in the direction of the southeast; southeastwards.

The point between the north and east, at an equal distance from each; the northeast part or region.

The point of the compass equally distant from the south and the east; the southeast part or region.

Of or pertaining to the northeast; proceeding toward the northeast, or coming from that point; as, a northeast course; a northeast wind.

Of or pertaining to the southeast; proceeding toward, or coming from, the southeast; as, a southeast course; a southeast wind.

Toward the northeast.

The compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees

The compass point midway between north and east; at 45 degrees

The southeastern region of the United States

The northeastern region of the United States

Coming from the southeast;

Situated in or oriented toward the northeast;

Situated in or oriented toward the southeast

Coming from the northeast;

To, toward, or in the southeast

To, toward, or in the northeast