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Flanders, Belgium – Belgium Flag

Current Date And Time In Flanders, Belgium

Saturday, 11 July 2026
18:10:06 CEST
Capital: Brussels
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,821,770
Area: 13,522.00 km²
State Code: VLG

States Near To Flanders


Find states and regions closest to Flanders in Belgium 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Belgium and Europe.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Belgium

📍 Flanders 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 Flanders from our regional database:

Capital CityBrussels
Total Population6,821,770
Land Area13,522 km²
Population Density200.93 / km²
Center Latitude51.095° N
Center Longitude4.4478° E
Average Elevation30 m (98 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Brussels Capital Brussels Capital19 mi30 km16 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Zeeland Zeeland41 mi66 km36 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Brabant North Brabant43 mi70 km38 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Wallonia Wallonia57 mi91 km49 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of South Holland South Holland64 mi103 km56 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Limburg Limburg74 mi119 km64 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Utrecht Utrecht75 mi120 km65 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hauts-de-France Hauts-de-France84 mi135 km73 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gelderland Gelderland90 mi144 km78 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Clervaux Clervaux100 mi161 km87 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Flanders


Explore countries nearest to Flanders by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Flanders supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg88 mi141 km76 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Netherlands Netherlands118 mi190 km102 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany265 mi426 km230 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Switzerland Switzerland307 mi494 km267 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey307 mi495 km267 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Flanders. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Flanders (You)Belgium6,821,77013,522200.93
Brussels CapitalBelgium1,249,5971612,845.10
ZeelandNetherlands391,1241,78760.82
North BrabantNetherlands2,626,2104,919188.11
WalloniaBelgium3,692,28316,84463.89
South HollandNetherlands3,804,9063,419384.48
LimburgNetherlands1,128,3672,153134.80
UtrechtNetherlands1,387,6431,386302.11
Hauts-de-FranceFrance5,962,00031,813187.40
GelderlandNetherlands2,133,7085,137119.44
ClervauxLuxembourg21,21433219.44

🏆 Belgium State Rankings

How does Flanders rank within Belgium? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Flanders appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Flanders ⭐6,821,770
Wallonia3,692,283
Brussels Capital1,249,597

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Wallonia16,844
Flanders ⭐13,522
Brussels Capital161

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Brussels Capital2,845.10
Flanders ⭐200.93
Wallonia63.89
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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Flanders, Belgium

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Flanders is a state or region within Belgium in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Flanders is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Flanders to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Flanders to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Belgium — see Belgium state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Flanders

This page also lists countries nearest to Flanders by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Belgium page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Flanders using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Flanders.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Flanders to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Belgium. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Flanders MapView the Flanders satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in FlandersExplore all cities and towns in Flanders for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Belgium Country DataGet complete Belgium data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Flanders

How is the distance from Flanders to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Flanders map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Flanders mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Flanders to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Flanders in Belgium?

See the States Near To Flanders table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Flanders below the states table, or compare all Belgium states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Belgium?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Belgium state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.