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Veenoord, Drenthe, Netherlands – Netherlands Flag

Current Date And Time In Veenoord, Netherlands

Friday, 31 July 2026
20:53:23 CEST
State: Drenthe
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,175
District: Gemeente Emmen

📍 Cities Near To Veenoord


Find cities, states and countries closest to Veenoord in Drenthe, Netherlands 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 Veenoord.

📍 Veenoord 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 Veenoord from our regional database:

State / RegionDrenthe
DistrictGemeente Emmen
Total Population2,175
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude52.7109° N
Center Longitude6.8487° E
Elevation15 m (49 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Drenthe#42 of 94
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angelslo Angelslo6 9 5
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bargeres Bargeres4 6 3
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dalen Dalen4 6 3
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Emlichheim Emlichheim7 10 6
South (S)
National Flag Of Emmen Emmen5 9 5
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Emmerhout Emmerhout7 10 6
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Emmermeer Emmermeer6 10 6
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Emmerschans Emmerschans7 12 6
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Nieuw-Amsterdam Nieuw-Amsterdam0 0 0
East (E)
National Flag Of Noordbarge Noordbarge5 7 4
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Schoonebeek Schoonebeek4 6 3
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sleen Sleen5 7 4
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Veenoord


States and regions closest to Drenthe (home state of Veenoord), 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 Bremen Bremen91 146 79
East (E)
National Flag Of Brussels Capital Brussels Capital175 282 152
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Capellen Capellen230 370 199
South (S)
National Flag Of Clervaux Clervaux201 324 175
South (S)
National Flag Of Diekirch Diekirch214 344 186
South (S)
National Flag Of Echternach Echternach217 349 188
South (S)
National Flag Of Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette240 386 208
South (S)
National Flag Of Flanders Flanders158 254 137
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Flevoland Flevoland59 95 51
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Friesland Friesland41 67 36
West-northwest (WNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Veenoord


Countries bordering or closest to Netherlands, with aerial distance and compass direction from Veenoord'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 Andorra688 1,107 597
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Austria Austria521 838 452
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium118 190 102
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia663 1,067 576
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia470 757 409
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark332 535 288
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of France France431 693 374
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Germany Germany231 372 201
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey391 629 339
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey382 615 332
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Veenoord. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Drenthe, Netherlands.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Veenoord (You)Drenthe2,175
Nieuw-AmsterdamDrenthe4,7300.5E
SchoonebeekDrenthe3,8455.9SSE
BargeresDrenthe9,0606.0NNE
DalenDrenthe3,2956.4WSW
NoordbargeDrenthe1,0757.3NNE
SleenDrenthe2,2007.4NNW
EmmenDrenthe57,0108.5NNE
AngelsloDrenthe7,8409.4NE
EmmermeerDrenthe5,99510.4NNE
EmmerhoutDrenthe7,37510.5NE

🏆 Drenthe City Rankings

How does Veenoord rank within Drenthe? 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 Veenoord appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Assen68,836
Emmen57,010
Hoogeveen38,754
Meppel30,697
Coevorden14,600
Marsdijk12,241
Klazienaveen11,919
Beilen9,495
Bargeres9,060
Emmer-Compascuum8,130

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Tynaarlo147.65
Beilen3.28
Dwingeloo0.95

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Beilen2,894.82
Dwingeloo2,557.89
Tynaarlo10.36
✈️ Nearest Airport
Groningen Airport Eelde
IATA: GRQ
49 km (30 mi) from Veenoord
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 Drenthe Cities
Veenoord ranks #42 of 94 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Veenoord Sits on the Map

Veenoord sits inside Drenthe, Netherlands and ranks #42 of 94 cities in Drenthe 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 Veenoord 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 Veenoord 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 Veenoord and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Veenoord against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Drenthe city rankings

🌎 Beyond Veenoord: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Veenoord and the countries closest to Veenoord by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Netherlands. 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 Veenoord, 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 Veenoord at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Veenoord

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Veenoord MapView the Veenoord map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Veenoord Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Drenthe OverviewExplore the Drenthe state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Netherlands Country DataGet complete Netherlands data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Veenoord

Which cities are closest to Veenoord?

See the Cities Near To Veenoord 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 Drenthe by population and density.

How is the distance from Veenoord to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Veenoord. 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 Drenthe city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Veenoord ranks #42 of 94 cities in Drenthe 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 Veenoord?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Veenoord is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), about 49 km (30 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.