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Rontalon, Rhône-Alpes, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In Rontalon, France

Friday, 14 August 2026
12:12:50 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 942
District: Rhône

📍 Cities Near To Rontalon


Find cities, states and countries closest to Rontalon 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 Rontalon.

📍 Rontalon 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 Rontalon from our regional database:

State / RegionRhône-Alpes
DistrictRhône
Total Population942
Land Area12.67 km²
Population Density74.35 / km²
Center Latitude45.6603° N
Center Longitude4.632° E
Elevation495 m (1,624 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Rhône-Alpes#1295 of 2121
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brindas Brindas5 8 4
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Chabanière Chabanière5 9 5
South (S)
National Flag Of Chaussan Chaussan2 3 2
South (S)
National Flag Of Courzieu Courzieu6 10 6
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Craponne Craponne7 12 6
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Grézieu-la-Varenne Grézieu-la-Varenne7 11 6
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Messimy Messimy3 5 3
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mornant Mornant3 6 3
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Orliénas Orliénas4 7 4
East (E)
National Flag Of Saint-Andéol-le-Château Saint-Andéol-le-Château6 10 5
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Saint-Didier-sous-Riverie Saint-Didier-sous-Riverie5 7 4
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Saint-Genis-les-Ollières Saint-Genis-les-Ollières8 13 7
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Saint-Jean-de-Touslas Saint-Jean-de-Touslas6 10 5
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Saint-Martin-en-Haut Saint-Martin-en-Haut3 5 3
West (W)
National Flag Of Saint-Romain-en-Gier Saint-Romain-en-Gier7 12 7
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Rontalon


States and regions closest to Rhône-Alpes (home state of Rontalon), 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 Aargau221 356 192
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Andorra la Vella Andorra la Vella255 410 221
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Aosta Valley Aosta Valley143 230 124
East (E)
National Flag Of Basel-City Basel-City204 329 177
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Basel-Landschaft Basel-Landschaft205 330 178
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bern Bern173 278 150
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bourgogne Bourgogne183 294 159
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Canillo Canillo246 395 213
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Catalonia Catalonia309 497 268
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Centre-Val de Loire Centre-Val de Loire204 329 177
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Rontalon


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Rontalon (You)Rhône-Alpes942
ThurinsRhône-Alpes2,5912.5NNE
ChaussanRhône-Alpes9973.0S
Saint-SorlinRhône-Alpes7284.5S
MessimyRhône-Alpes3,0605.3NE
Saint-Martin-en-HautRhône-Alpes3,6895.5W
MornantRhône-Alpes5,0555.6SE
Soucieu-en-JarrestRhône-Alpes3,3955.9ENE
OrliénasRhône-Alpes2,0946.7E
TaluyersRhône-Alpes1,9827.4ESE
Saint-Didier-sous-RiverieRhône-Alpes1,2147.4SSW

🏆 Rhône-Alpes City Rankings

How does Rontalon 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 Rontalon appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Lyon520,774
Saint-Étienne176,280
Grenoble158,552
Clermont-Ferrand147,865
Villeurbanne131,445
Lyon 03102,725
Lyon 0886,154
Lyon 0782,573
Valence63,864
Chambéry61,640

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Lyon 0119,629.80
Lyon 0316,177.17
Lyon 0614,021.75
Lyon 0812,916.64
Lyon 0412,308.53
Lyon10,878.92
Lyon 029,179.77
Villeurbanne9,052.69
Grenoble8,745.28
Lyon 078,469.03
✈️ Nearest Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
IATA: LYS
36 km (23 mi) from Rontalon
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 Rhône-Alpes Cities
Rontalon ranks #1295 of 2121 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Rontalon Sits on the Map

Rontalon sits inside Rhône-Alpes, France and ranks #1295 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.

📏 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 Rontalon 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 Rontalon 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 Rontalon and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Rontalon against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Rhône-Alpes city rankings

🌎 Beyond Rontalon: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Rontalon

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Rontalon MapView the Rontalon map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Rontalon Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Rhône-Alpes OverviewExplore the Rhône-Alpes 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 Rontalon

Which cities are closest to Rontalon?

See the Cities Near To Rontalon 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.

How is the distance from Rontalon to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Rontalon. 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.

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

Rontalon ranks #1295 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Rontalon?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rontalon is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), about 36 km (23 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.