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Farmsum, Groningen, Netherlands – Netherlands Flag

Current Date And Time In Farmsum, Netherlands

Friday, 14 August 2026
01:44:14 CEST
State: Groningen
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,185
District: Eemsdelta

📍 Cities Near To Farmsum


Find cities, states and countries closest to Farmsum in Groningen, 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 Farmsum.

📍 Farmsum 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 Farmsum from our regional database:

State / RegionGroningen
DistrictEemsdelta
Total Population2,185
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude53.3217° N
Center Longitude6.9264° E
Elevation
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Groningen#41 of 110
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aa en Hunze Aa en Hunze23 37 20
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Adorp Adorp17 27 14
West (W)
National Flag Of Alteveer Alteveer19 30 16
South (S)
National Flag Of Annen Annen20 32 18
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Appingedam Appingedam3 5 2
West (W)
National Flag Of Assen Assen27 44 23
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bedum Bedum13 22 12
West (W)
National Flag Of Bellingwolde Bellingwolde17 28 15
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Berumbur Berumbur25 40 21
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bierum Bierum5 8 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Blijham Blijham16 26 14
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Borger Borger28 45 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Borkum Borkum20 33 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Buinen Buinen27 44 24
South (S)
National Flag Of Bunde Bunde17 28 15
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To Farmsum


States and regions closest to Groningen (home state of Farmsum), 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 Bremen93 150 81
East (E)
National Flag Of Brussels Capital Brussels Capital190 305 165
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Capellen Capellen248 399 215
South (S)
National Flag Of Clervaux Clervaux220 354 191
South (S)
National Flag Of Diekirch Diekirch232 374 202
South (S)
National Flag Of Drenthe Drenthe19 30 16
South (S)
National Flag Of Echternach Echternach236 379 205
South (S)
National Flag Of Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette258 415 224
South (S)
National Flag Of Flanders Flanders172 277 149
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Flevoland Flevoland69 111 60
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Farmsum


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Farmsum (You)Groningen2,185
DelfzijlGroningen28,6491.1NNW
TuikwerdGroningen3,0051.8WSW
AppingedamGroningen12,3644.5W
HolwierdeGroningen9705.4NW
WagenborgenGroningen1,6957.3S
BierumGroningen6058.1NNW
WoldendorpGroningen9208.8SE
SiddeburenGroningen2,9108.9SSW
NieuwoldaGroningen1,1109.2SSE
SpijkGroningen1,2209.6NW

🏆 Groningen City Rankings

How does Farmsum rank within Groningen? 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 Farmsum appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Groningen244,807
Delfzijl28,649
Veendam28,155
Hoogezand21,480
Stadskanaal20,000
Leek19,651
Winschoten18,506
Korrewegwijk16,710
Appingedam12,364
Hoogkerk11,405

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Leens3,558.00
Groningen83.69
Sellingen29.75
Appingedam24.62
Winschoten22.24
Wedde16.36
Uithuizen3.70
Midwolda3.52
Meeden2.86
Opende2.66

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Ter Apel4,731.71
Sauwerd3,015.15
Groningen2,925.16
Kantens1,511.63
Warffum1,423.36
Uithuizen1,333.78
Uithuizermeeden1,222.47
Ezinge1,152.54
Opende1,101.50
Wagenborgen941.67
✈️ Nearest Airport
Groningen Airport Eelde
IATA: GRQ
32 km (20 mi) from Farmsum
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 Groningen Cities
Farmsum ranks #41 of 110 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Farmsum Sits on the Map

Farmsum sits inside Groningen, Netherlands and ranks #41 of 110 cities in Groningen 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 Farmsum 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 Farmsum 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 Farmsum and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Farmsum against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Groningen city rankings

🌎 Beyond Farmsum: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Farmsum

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Farmsum?

See the Cities Near To Farmsum 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 Groningen by population and density.

How is the distance from Farmsum to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Farmsum ranks #41 of 110 cities in Groningen 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 Farmsum?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Farmsum is Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ), about 32 km (20 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.