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Vars, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In Vars, France

Friday, 14 August 2026
20:30:05 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 677
District: Hautes-Alpes

📍 Cities Near To Vars


Find cities, states and countries closest to Vars in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 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 Vars.

📍 Vars 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 Vars from our regional database:

State / RegionProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
DistrictHautes-Alpes
Total Population677
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude44.5977° N
Center Longitude6.6917° E
Elevation1,700 m (5,578 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur#626 of 682
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Acceglio Acceglio17 27 15
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Allos Allos25 40 22
South (S)
National Flag Of Barcelonnette Barcelonnette15 24 13
South (S)
National Flag Of Bersezio Bersezio20 33 18
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Briançon Briançon21 34 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Canosio Canosio22 35 19
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Casteldelfino Casteldelfino19 30 16
East (E)
National Flag Of Cesana Torinese Cesana Torinese25 40 22
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Châteauroux-les-Alpes Châteauroux-les-Alpes8 14 7
West (W)
National Flag Of Claviere Claviere24 38 21
North (N)
National Flag Of Colle Sestriere Colle Sestriere26 43 23
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Embrun Embrun10 16 9
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Enchastrayes Enchastrayes16 26 14
South (S)
National Flag Of Guillestre Guillestre5 8 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jausiers Jausiers13 20 11
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Vars


States and regions closest to Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (home state of Vars), 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 Aargau Aargau261 420 227
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Aosta Valley Aosta Valley141 227 123
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Appenzell Ausserrhoden Appenzell Ausserrhoden285 458 247
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Appenzell Innerrhoden Appenzell Innerrhoden285 458 247
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Balzers Balzers273 439 237
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Basel-City Basel-City261 420 227
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Basel-Landschaft Basel-Landschaft256 412 222
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bern Bern219 352 190
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bern Bern284 457 246
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bourgogne Bourgogne199 320 172
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Vars


Countries bordering or closest to France, with aerial distance and compass direction from Vars'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 Vars. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Vars (You)Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur677
RisoulProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur6737.0NW
GuillestreProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur2,4097.6NNW
Châteauroux-les-AlpesProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur99313.6W
Saint-CrépinProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur57613.8NNW
EmbrunProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur7,06916.0WSW
La Roche-de-RameProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur73319.1NNW
JausiersProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur1,02620.3S
BarcelonnetteProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur3,48723.6S
Savines-le-LacProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur91324.1WSW
EnchastrayesProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur53625.6S

🏆 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur City Rankings

How does Vars rank within Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur? 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 Vars appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Marseille877,215
Nice342,669
Toulon168,701
Aix-en-Provence146,821
Avignon89,769
Marseille 1389,316
Marseille 0878,837
Marseille 1577,770
Marseille 0976,868
Antibes76,393

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Marseille 0122,988.20
Marseille 0519,903.13
Marseille 0317,466.92
Marseille 0416,273.45
Marseille 076,323.55
Le Cannet5,622.96
Marseille 025,114.88
Nice4,764.59
Marseille 154,601.78
Marseille 084,249.97
✈️ Nearest Airport
Cuneo International Airport
IATA: CUF
74 km (46 mi) from Vars
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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Cities
Vars ranks #626 of 682 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Vars Sits on the Map

Vars sits inside Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and ranks #626 of 682 cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Vars 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 Vars 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 Vars and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Vars against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur city rankings

🌎 Beyond Vars: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Vars and the countries closest to Vars 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 Vars, 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 Vars at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Vars

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Vars MapView the Vars map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Vars Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur OverviewExplore the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Vars

Which cities are closest to Vars?

See the Cities Near To Vars 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur by population and density.

How is the distance from Vars to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Vars 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 Vars 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 Vars 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 Vars 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 Vars?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Vars. 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Vars ranks #626 of 682 cities in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Vars?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Vars is Cuneo International Airport (CUF), about 74 km (46 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.