Current Date And Time In West-Terschelling, Netherlands
Friday, 14 August 2026
14:24:09 CEST
State: Friesland
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,525
District: Gemeente Terschelling
Find cities, states and countries closest to West-Terschelling in Friesland, 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 West-Terschelling.
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 West-Terschelling from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Achlum | 18 | 29 | 16 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Arum | 19 | 31 | 17 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Blauwhuis | 27 | 43 | 23 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bolsward | 24 | 39 | 21 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| De Cocksdorp | 20 | 32 | 17 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Franeker | 18 | 29 | 16 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Franekeradeel | 17 | 28 | 15 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Harlingen | 15 | 25 | 13 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Heeg | 32 | 51 | 27 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Makkum | 22 | 36 | 19 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Midlum | 16 | 25 | 14 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Midsland | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Minnertsga | 17 | 28 | 15 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Nijland | 26 | 42 | 23 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Oost-Vlieland | 7 | 12 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Friesland (home state of West-Terschelling), 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 | ||
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| Drenthe | 41 | 67 | 36 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Flanders | 147 | 236 | 127 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Flevoland | 42 | 67 | 36 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Gelderland | 72 | 116 | 63 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Groningen | 39 | 63 | 34 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Limburg | 115 | 185 | 100 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| North Brabant | 112 | 180 | 97 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| North Holland | 44 | 71 | 38 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Overijssel | 57 | 92 | 49 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| South Holland | 88 | 142 | 77 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Netherlands, with aerial distance and compass direction from West-Terschelling'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 | 688 | 1,107 | 597 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Austria | 521 | 838 | 452 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Belgium | 118 | 190 | 102 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Croatia | 663 | 1,067 | 576 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Czechia | 470 | 757 | 409 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Denmark | 332 | 535 | 288 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
| France | 431 | 693 | 374 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Germany | 231 | 372 | 201 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Guernsey | 391 | 629 | 339 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Jersey | 382 | 615 | 332 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to West-Terschelling. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Friesland, Netherlands.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| West-Terschelling (You) | Friesland | 2,525 | — | — |
| Midsland | Friesland | 915 | 5.3 | ENE |
| Oost-Vlieland | Friesland | 1,025 | 11.6 | SW |
| Sexbierum | Friesland | 1,530 | 23.8 | SE |
| Harlingen | Friesland | 16,119 | 24.7 | SE |
| Midlum | Friesland | 535 | 25.1 | SE |
| Tzummarum | Friesland | 1,205 | 25.8 | ESE |
| Sint Jacobiparochie | Friesland | 1,380 | 27.5 | ESE |
| Minnertsga | Friesland | 1,625 | 28.0 | ESE |
| Franekeradeel | Friesland | — | 28.1 | SE |
| Franeker | Friesland | 12,996 | 29.0 | SE |
How does West-Terschelling rank within Friesland? 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 West-Terschelling appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Leeuwarden | 124,481 |
| Drachten | 45,186 |
| Heerenveen | 43,094 |
| Sneek | 32,811 |
| Harlingen | 16,119 |
| Joure | 13,090 |
| Wolvega | 13,090 |
| Franeker | 12,996 |
| Dokkum | 12,669 |
| Camminghaburen | 11,500 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Leeuwarden | 83.95 |
| Sneek | 34.03 |
| Harlingen | 25.03 |
| Workum | 21.27 |
| Bolsward | 9.11 |
| Nes | 8.42 |
| Beetsterzwaag | 1.34 |
| Stavoren | 0.29 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Stavoren | 3,103.45 |
| Beetsterzwaag | 2,600.75 |
| Leeuwarden | 1,482.80 |
| Bolsward | 1,005.49 |
| Sneek | 964.18 |
| Harlingen | 643.99 |
| Workum | 201.93 |
| Nes | 128.27 |
Groningen Airport Eelde IATA: GRQ 95 km (59 mi) from West-Terschelling |
West-Terschelling sits inside Friesland, Netherlands and ranks #53 of 193 cities in Friesland 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 West-Terschelling and the countries closest to West-Terschelling 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from West-Terschelling, 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 West-Terschelling at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Friesland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from West-Terschelling — 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 West-Terschelling 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 Friesland by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of West-Terschelling 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 West-Terschelling 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 West-Terschelling 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 West-Terschelling 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 West-Terschelling. 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 Friesland city rankings above to size up each candidate.
West-Terschelling ranks #53 of 193 cities in Friesland 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 West-Terschelling is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), about 95 km (59 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.