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Saulieu, Bourgogne, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In Saulieu, France

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:15:15 CEST
State: Bourgogne
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,035
District: Cote d'Or

📍 Cities Near To Saulieu


Find cities, states and countries closest to Saulieu in Bourgogne, France 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Saulieu.

📍 Saulieu Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Saulieu from our regional database:

State / RegionBourgogne
DistrictCote d'Or
Total Population3,035
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude47.2802° N
Center Longitude4.2286° E
Elevation537 m (1,762 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Bourgogne#127 of 955
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alise-Sainte-Reine Alise-Sainte-Reine21 35 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Alligny-en-Morvan Alligny-en-Morvan6 10 5
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Anost Anost15 25 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Antully Antully27 44 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Arleuf Arleuf19 31 16
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Arnay-le-Duc Arnay-le-Duc16 25 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Autun Autun23 37 20
South (S)
National Flag Of Auxy Auxy24 39 21
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Avallon Avallon21 34 18
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Brassy Brassy14 22 12
West (W)
National Flag Of Château-Chinon(Campagne) Château-Chinon(Campagne)21 34 18
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Château-Chinon(Ville) Château-Chinon(Ville)20 33 18
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Curgy Curgy22 35 19
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dracy-Saint-Loup Dracy-Saint-Loup19 31 17
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Épinac Épinac25 40 21
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Saulieu


States and regions closest to Bourgogne (home state of Saulieu), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andorra la Vella Andorra la Vella73 118 64
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aragon Aragon202 325 175
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Canillo Canillo65 104 56
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Catalonia Catalonia133 214 116
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Encamp Encamp70 112 61
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Escaldes-Engordany Escaldes-Engordany73 117 63
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Geneva Geneva272 438 237
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Grand Est Grand Est285 458 247
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of La Massana La Massana71 114 62
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Martinique Martinique191 307 166
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Saulieu


Countries bordering or closest to France, with aerial distance and compass direction from Saulieu's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Andorra Andorra259 417 225
South (S)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium313 504 272
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark761 1,224 661
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany507 816 440
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey315 506 273
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland670 1,079 582
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man628 1,011 546
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey289 465 251
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein354 569 307
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg307 494 266
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Saulieu. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Bourgogne, France.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Saulieu (You)Bourgogne3,035
LiernaisBourgogne7049.1SSE
Alligny-en-MorvanBourgogne6519.8SSW
La Roche-en-BrenilBourgogne92911.8NNW
Précy-sous-ThilBourgogne74313.6NNE
Montsauche-les-SettonsBourgogne61417.5WSW
RouvrayBourgogne59918.6NNW
Quarré-les-TombesBourgogne75420.0WNW
BrassyBourgogne63022.3W
Ouroux-en-MorvanBourgogne66923.6WSW
Semur-en-AuxoisBourgogne5,12423.9NNE

🏆 Bourgogne City Rankings

How does Saulieu rank within Bourgogne? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Saulieu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Dijon159,941
Besançon128,426
Belfort54,562
Chalon-sur-Saône47,251
Nevers43,988
Auxerre41,516
Mâcon35,484
Saint-Leu29,278
Montbéliard28,865
Sens28,700

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Champlitte128.90
Saint-Claude70.19
Saint-Fargeau67.20
Besançon65.05
Donzy63.18
Autun61.52
Arleuf59.77
Bourbon-Lancy55.73
Lucenay-lès-Aix55.05
Cervon54.06

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Dijon3,845.66
Belfort3,190.76
Lons-le-Saunier2,692.45
Nevers2,538.26
Saint-Jean-de-Losne2,237.93
Vesoul2,193.16
Sochaux2,073.73
Fontaine-lès-Dijon2,056.57
Besançon1,974.27
Montbéliard1,923.05
✈️ Nearest Airport
Dijon Longvic airport
IATA: DIJ
65 km (40 mi) from Saulieu
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Bourgogne Cities
Saulieu ranks #127 of 955 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Saulieu? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Saulieu Sits on the Map

Saulieu sits inside Bourgogne, France and ranks #127 of 955 cities in Bourgogne by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Saulieu to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Saulieu outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Saulieu and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Saulieu against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Bourgogne city rankings

🌎 Beyond Saulieu: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Saulieu and the countries closest to Saulieu by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near France. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Saulieu, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Saulieu at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Saulieu

If you're stringing together stops in Bourgogne, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Saulieu — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Saulieu MapView the Saulieu map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Saulieu Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Bourgogne OverviewExplore the Bourgogne state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ France Country DataGet complete France data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Saulieu

Which cities are closest to Saulieu?

See the Cities Near To Saulieu table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Bourgogne by population and density.

How is the distance from Saulieu to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Saulieu and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Saulieu map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Saulieu will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Saulieu to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Saulieu?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Saulieu. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Bourgogne city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Saulieu compare in size to the cities near it?

Saulieu ranks #127 of 955 cities in Bourgogne by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Saulieu?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Saulieu is Dijon Longvic airport (DIJ), about 65 km (40 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.