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Find cities, states and countries closest to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône.
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 Villefranche-sur-Saône from our regional database:
| State / Region | Rhône-Alpes |
| District | Rhône |
| Total Population | 32,994 |
| Land Area | 9.48 km² |
| Population Density | 3,480.38 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 45.9897° N |
| Center Longitude | 4.7196° E |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Rhône-Alpes | #30 of 2121 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alix | 6 | 10 | 5 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Anse | 4 | 6 | 3 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Arnas | 2 | 4 | 2 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Beauregard | 2 | 3 | 2 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Blacé | 5 | 7 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chaleins | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Charentay | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Charnay | 7 | 12 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cogny | 5 | 7 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Denicé | 4 | 6 | 3 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Fareins | 3 | 5 | 2 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Francheleins | 7 | 12 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Frans | 3 | 5 | 2 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Gleizé | 1 | 2 | 1 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Jarnioux | 5 | 8 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Rhône-Alpes (home state of Villefranche-sur-Saône), 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône'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 Villefranche-sur-Saône. 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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| Villefranche-sur-Saône (You) | Rhône-Alpes | 32,994 | — | — |
| Gleizé | Rhône-Alpes | 8,749 | 1.7 | W |
| Limas | Rhône-Alpes | 4,434 | 1.9 | SW |
| Beauregard | Rhône-Alpes | 909 | 2.9 | ENE |
| Jassans-Riottier | Rhône-Alpes | 5,839 | 3.4 | ESE |
| Arnas | Rhône-Alpes | 3,332 | 3.9 | NNW |
| Pommiers | Rhône-Alpes | 1,934 | 4.3 | SSW |
| Frans | Rhône-Alpes | 2,023 | 4.5 | E |
| Fareins | Rhône-Alpes | 1,862 | 4.6 | NE |
| Liergues | Rhône-Alpes | 1,496 | 4.9 | WSW |
| Lacenas | Rhône-Alpes | 851 | 5.8 | W |
How does Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône 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) |
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| 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 |
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport IATA: LYS 41 km (25 mi) from Villefranche-sur-Saône |
Villefranche-sur-Saône sits inside Rhône-Alpes, France and ranks #30 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône and the countries closest to Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône, 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône — 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône. 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.
Villefranche-sur-Saône ranks #30 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 Villefranche-sur-Saône is Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), about 41 km (25 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.