With reference to relative position: with of.

With reference to direction, motion, or extent. (Without construction.)

In a north-easterly direction; towards the north-east. Also (with of): further north-east than. Cf. north-eastwards, adv.

= north-eastward, adv.

Of a wind: blowing from the north-east.

At or towards the north-east; in a north-easterly direction or position.

In a north-easterly direction; towards the north-east.

From a north-easterly direction. rare.