Current Date And Time In Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
Saturday, 15 August 2026
13:26:58 CEST
State: Hauts-de-France
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 47,013
District: Pas-de-Calais
Find cities, states and countries closest to Boulogne-sur-Mer in Hauts-de-France, 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 Boulogne-sur-Mer.
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 Boulogne-sur-Mer from our regional database:
| State / Region | Hauts-de-France |
| District | Pas-de-Calais |
| Total Population | 47,013 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 50.7249° N |
| Center Longitude | 1.6137° E |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Hauts-de-France | #11 of 1577 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ambleteuse | 6 | 10 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Audresselles | 7 | 11 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Baincthun | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Carly | 6 | 10 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Condette | 5 | 8 | 4 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Équihen-Plage | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Hesdigneul-lès-Boulogne | 5 | 8 | 4 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Isques | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| La Capelle-lès-Boulogne | 4 | 6 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Le Portel | 2 | 3 | 2 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Marquise | 7 | 12 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Nesles | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Outreau | 2 | 3 | 1 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Saint-Étienne-au-Mont | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Saint-Léonard | 2 | 4 | 2 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Hauts-de-France (home state of Boulogne-sur-Mer), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Brussels Capital | 73 | 118 | 64 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Capellen | 153 | 246 | 133 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Centre-Val de Loire | 195 | 314 | 169 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Clervaux | 146 | 235 | 127 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Diekirch | 155 | 249 | 135 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Drenthe | 236 | 381 | 205 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Echternach | 167 | 269 | 145 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Esch-sur-Alzette | 156 | 252 | 136 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Flanders | 84 | 135 | 73 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Flevoland | 179 | 289 | 156 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to France, with aerial distance and compass direction from Boulogne-sur-Mer's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Andorra | 259 | 417 | 225 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Belgium | 313 | 504 | 272 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Denmark | 761 | 1,224 | 661 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Germany | 507 | 816 | 440 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Guernsey | 315 | 506 | 273 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Ireland | 670 | 1,079 | 582 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Isle Of Man | 628 | 1,011 | 546 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Jersey | 289 | 465 | 251 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Liechtenstein | 354 | 569 | 307 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Luxembourg | 307 | 494 | 266 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Boulogne-sur-Mer. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Hauts-de-France, France.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Boulogne-sur-Mer (You) | Hauts-de-France | 47,013 | — | — |
| Saint-Martin-Boulogne | Hauts-de-France | 12,414 | 0.4 | ENE |
| Outreau | Hauts-de-France | 15,648 | 2.8 | SW |
| Le Portel | Hauts-de-France | 11,100 | 3.4 | SW |
| Saint-Léonard | Hauts-de-France | 4,057 | 3.9 | SSE |
| Wimille | Hauts-de-France | 4,825 | 4.5 | NNE |
| Wimereux | Hauts-de-France | 7,663 | 5.0 | N |
| Baincthun | Hauts-de-France | 1,340 | 5.0 | ESE |
| Saint-Étienne-au-Mont | Hauts-de-France | 5,078 | 5.4 | SSE |
| Équihen-Plage | Hauts-de-France | 2,986 | 6.2 | SSW |
| La Capelle-lès-Boulogne | Hauts-de-France | 1,591 | 6.2 | E |
How does Boulogne-sur-Mer rank within Hauts-de-France? 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 Boulogne-sur-Mer appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Lille | 238,695 |
| Amiens | 143,086 |
| Roubaix | 99,507 |
| Tourcoing | 99,160 |
| Calais | 74,433 |
| Dunkerque | 71,287 |
| Villeneuve-d'Ascq | 62,400 |
| Saint-Quentin | 55,407 |
| Beauvais | 53,393 |
| Arras | 47,052 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Crécy-en-Ponthieu | 56.55 |
| Compiègne | 53.10 |
| Amiens | 49.46 |
| Dunkerque | 43.89 |
| Saint-Michel | 42.20 |
| Laon | 42.00 |
| Villers-Cotterêts | 41.71 |
| Trélon | 39.15 |
| Bourbourg | 38.49 |
| Quend | 37.78 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Roubaix | 7,521.32 |
| Lille | 6,853.14 |
| Tourcoing | 6,527.98 |
| Lambersart | 4,644.97 |
| Saint-Pol-sur-Mer | 4,598.25 |
| Armentières | 4,242.99 |
| Lys-lez-Lannoy | 4,234.05 |
| Arras | 4,045.74 |
| Anzin | 3,967.86 |
| Faches-Thumesnil | 3,498.48 |
Ostend-Bruges International Airport IATA: OST 103 km (64 mi) from Boulogne-sur-Mer |
Boulogne-sur-Mer sits inside Hauts-de-France, France and ranks #11 of 1577 cities in Hauts-de-France 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Boulogne-sur-Mer and the countries closest to Boulogne-sur-Mer 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Boulogne-sur-Mer, 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 Boulogne-sur-Mer at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Hauts-de-France, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Boulogne-sur-Mer — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Boulogne-sur-Mer 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 Hauts-de-France by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Boulogne-sur-Mer 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 Boulogne-sur-Mer map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Boulogne-sur-Mer 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.
It's the bearing from Boulogne-sur-Mer 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Boulogne-sur-Mer. 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 Hauts-de-France city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Boulogne-sur-Mer ranks #11 of 1577 cities in Hauts-de-France by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Boulogne-sur-Mer is Ostend-Bruges International Airport (OST), about 103 km (64 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.