Current Date And Time In La Roche-sur-Foron, France
Friday, 14 August 2026
21:26:22 CEST
State: Rhône-Alpes
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 10,026
District: Haute-Savoie
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Roche-sur-Foron in Rhône-Alpes, 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 La Roche-sur-Foron.
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 La Roche-sur-Foron from our regional database:
| State / Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| District | Haute-Savoie |
| Total Population | 10,026 |
| Land Area | 17.94 km² |
| Population Density | 558.86 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 46.0711° N |
| Center Longitude | 6.3045° E |
| Elevation | 571 m (1,873 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Rhône-Alpes | #106 of 2121 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Amancy | 1 | 2 | 1 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Arbusigny | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Arenthon | 3 | 5 | 2 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Arthaz-Pont-Notre-Dame | 6 | 10 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Aviernoz | 7 | 12 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Contamine-sur-Arve | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Cornier | 2 | 2 | 1 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Etaux | 0 | 1 | 0 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Évires | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Fillinges | 6 | 10 | 6 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Le Petit-Bornand-les-Glières | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Marcellaz | 6 | 9 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Monnetier-Mornex | 8 | 12 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Nangy | 6 | 9 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Peillonnex | 5 | 8 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Rhône-Alpes (home state of La Roche-sur-Foron), 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 | ||
| Aargau | 221 | 356 | 192 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Andorra la Vella | 255 | 410 | 221 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
| Aosta Valley | 143 | 230 | 124 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Basel-City | 204 | 329 | 177 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Basel-Landschaft | 205 | 330 | 178 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bern | 173 | 278 | 150 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bourgogne | 183 | 294 | 159 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Canillo | 246 | 395 | 213 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
| Catalonia | 309 | 497 | 268 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Centre-Val de Loire | 204 | 329 | 177 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to France, with aerial distance and compass direction from La Roche-sur-Foron'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 | ||
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| Andorra | 259 | 417 | 225 | South (S) | ↑ |
| 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) | ↑ |
| Luxembourg | 307 | 494 | 266 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to La Roche-sur-Foron. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Rhône-Alpes, France.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| La Roche-sur-Foron (You) | Rhône-Alpes | 10,026 | — | — |
| Etaux | Rhône-Alpes | 1,212 | 0.8 | WSW |
| Amancy | Rhône-Alpes | 1,949 | 1.9 | E |
| Cornier | Rhône-Alpes | 1,039 | 2.5 | N |
| Saint-Sixt | Rhône-Alpes | 680 | 2.8 | SE |
| Arenthon | Rhône-Alpes | 1,271 | 4.6 | NNE |
| Pers-Jussy | Rhône-Alpes | 2,386 | 4.7 | NW |
| Saint-Laurent | Rhône-Alpes | 665 | 5.0 | SE |
| Scientrier | Rhône-Alpes | 719 | 5.2 | NNE |
| Arbusigny | Rhône-Alpes | 843 | 7.1 | WNW |
| Évires | Rhône-Alpes | 1,304 | 7.2 | WSW |
How does La Roche-sur-Foron rank within Rhône-Alpes? 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 La Roche-sur-Foron appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Lyon | 520,774 |
| Saint-Étienne | 176,280 |
| Grenoble | 158,552 |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 147,865 |
| Villeurbanne | 131,445 |
| Lyon 03 | 102,725 |
| Lyon 08 | 86,154 |
| Lyon 07 | 82,573 |
| Valence | 63,864 |
| Chambéry | 61,640 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Valloire | 137.48 |
| Chamonix-Mont-Blanc | 116.53 |
| Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise | 100.15 |
| Samoëns | 97.29 |
| Val-d'Isère | 94.39 |
| Pralognan-la-Vanoise | 88.57 |
| Les Allues | 85.99 |
| Tignes | 81.63 |
| Les Contamines-Montjoie | 81.35 |
| Yssingeaux | 80.57 |
Annecy Meythet airport IATA: NCY 22 km (14 mi) from La Roche-sur-Foron |
La Roche-sur-Foron sits inside Rhône-Alpes, France and ranks #106 of 2121 cities in Rhône-Alpes 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 La Roche-sur-Foron and the countries closest to La Roche-sur-Foron 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 La Roche-sur-Foron, 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 La Roche-sur-Foron at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Rhône-Alpes, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Roche-sur-Foron — 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 La Roche-sur-Foron 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 Rhône-Alpes by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of La Roche-sur-Foron 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 La Roche-sur-Foron 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 La Roche-sur-Foron 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 La Roche-sur-Foron 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 La Roche-sur-Foron. 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 Rhône-Alpes city rankings above to size up each candidate.
La Roche-sur-Foron ranks #106 of 2121 cities in Rhône-Alpes 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 La Roche-sur-Foron is Annecy Meythet airport (NCY), about 22 km (14 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.