Current Date And Time In Gif-sur-Yvette, France
Monday, 27 July 2026
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State: Île-de-France
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 23,541
District: Essonne
Find cities, states and countries closest to Gif-sur-Yvette in Île-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 Gif-sur-Yvette.
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 Gif-sur-Yvette from our regional database:
| State / Region | Île-de-France |
| District | Essonne |
| Total Population | 23,541 |
| Land Area | 11.60 km² |
| Population Density | 2,029.40 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 48.6833° N |
| Center Longitude | 2.1333° E |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Île-de-France | #169 of 999 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Angervilliers | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bièvres | 6 | 10 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Boullay-les-Troux | 4 | 6 | 3 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Briis-sous-Forges | 4 | 7 | 4 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bruyères-le-Châtel | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Buc | 6 | 10 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bures-sur-Yvette | 2 | 3 | 2 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Châteaufort | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Courson-Monteloup | 6 | 9 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Fontenay-lès-Briis | 4 | 7 | 4 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Forges-les-Bains | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Gometz-la-Ville | 1 | 1 | 1 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Gometz-le-Châtel | 0 | 1 | 0 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Guyancourt | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Igny | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Île-de-France (home state of Gif-sur-Yvette), 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 | 157 | 253 | 136 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Capellen | 161 | 259 | 140 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Centre-Val de Loire | 88 | 141 | 76 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Clervaux | 174 | 279 | 151 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Diekirch | 173 | 279 | 151 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Echternach | 183 | 294 | 159 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Esch-sur-Alzette | 157 | 253 | 137 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Flanders | 175 | 281 | 152 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| Flevoland | 280 | 450 | 243 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Gelderland | 263 | 423 | 228 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to France, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gif-sur-Yvette'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 Gif-sur-Yvette. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Île-de-France, France.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Gif-sur-Yvette (You) | Île-de-France | 23,541 | — | — |
| Gometz-le-Châtel | Île-de-France | 1,954 | 0.6 | SSE |
| Gometz-la-Ville | Île-de-France | 1,053 | 1.3 | SSW |
| Les Ulis | Île-de-France | 25,785 | 2.7 | E |
| Bures-sur-Yvette | Île-de-France | 10,411 | 3.3 | NE |
| Saint-Aubin | Île-de-France | 745 | 3.4 | N |
| Janvry | Île-de-France | 622 | 4.2 | SSE |
| Orsay | Île-de-France | 17,817 | 4.2 | ENE |
| Les Molières | Île-de-France | 1,756 | 4.8 | WSW |
| Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse | Île-de-France | 8,072 | 4.9 | WNW |
| Villiers-le-Bâcle | Île-de-France | 1,154 | 5.1 | NNW |
How does Gif-sur-Yvette rank within Île-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 Gif-sur-Yvette appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Paris | 2,138,551 |
| Marne La Vallée | 318,325 |
| Paris 15 Vaugirard | 229,713 |
| Paris 20 Ménilmontant | 185,140 |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 183,430 |
| Paris 18 Buttes-Montmartre | 183,127 |
| Paris 13 Gobelins | 181,271 |
| Paris 19 Buttes-Chaumont | 178,691 |
| Paris 13e Arrondissement | 177,833 |
| Paris 16 Passy | 159,386 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines | 120.08 |
| Paris | 105.40 |
| Cergy-Pontoise | 84.20 |
| Saint-Germain-en-Laye | 51.94 |
| Sonchamp | 46.49 |
| Jouarre | 42.19 |
| Chenoise | 35.85 |
| Rambouillet | 35.19 |
| Saint-Léger-en-Yvelines | 34.52 |
| Milly-la-Forêt | 33.80 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Paris 11 Popincourt | 37,648.50 |
| Paris 10 Entrepôt | 29,021.80 |
| Paris 03 Temple | 27,503.42 |
| Paris 15 Vaugirard | 27,025.06 |
| Paris 19 Buttes-Chaumont | 26,316.79 |
| Levallois-Perret | 25,800.00 |
| Le Pré-Saint-Gervais | 25,408.57 |
| Paris 13 Gobelins | 25,352.59 |
| Paris 14 Observatoire | 24,280.25 |
| Vincennes | 24,043.46 |
Paris-Orly Airport IATA: ORY 17 km (11 mi) from Gif-sur-Yvette |
Gif-sur-Yvette sits inside Île-de-France, France and ranks #169 of 999 cities in Île-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 Gif-sur-Yvette and the countries closest to Gif-sur-Yvette 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 Gif-sur-Yvette, 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 Gif-sur-Yvette at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Île-de-France, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Gif-sur-Yvette — 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 Gif-sur-Yvette 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 Île-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 Gif-sur-Yvette 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 Gif-sur-Yvette 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 Gif-sur-Yvette 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 Gif-sur-Yvette 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 Gif-sur-Yvette. 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 Île-de-France city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Gif-sur-Yvette ranks #169 of 999 cities in Île-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 Gif-sur-Yvette is Paris-Orly Airport (ORY), about 17 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.