Current Date And Time In Flanders, Belgium
Saturday, 11 July 2026
18:55:28 CEST
Capital: Brussels
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,821,770
Area: 13,522.00 km²
State Code: VLG
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
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:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Brussels Capital | 19 mi | 30 km | 16 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Zeeland | 41 mi | 66 km | 36 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| North Brabant | 43 mi | 70 km | 38 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Wallonia | 57 mi | 91 km | 49 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| South Holland | 64 mi | 103 km | 56 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Limburg | 74 mi | 119 km | 64 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Utrecht | 75 mi | 120 km | 65 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Hauts-de-France | 84 mi | 135 km | 73 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Gelderland | 90 mi | 144 km | 78 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Clervaux | 100 mi | 161 km | 87 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Luxembourg | 88 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Netherlands | 118 mi | 190 km | 102 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Germany | 265 mi | 426 km | 230 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Switzerland | 307 mi | 494 km | 267 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Jersey | 307 mi | 495 km | 267 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flanders (You) | Belgium | 6,821,770 | 13,522 | 200.93 |
| Brussels Capital | Belgium | 1,249,597 | 161 | 2,845.10 |
| Zeeland | Netherlands | 391,124 | 1,787 | 60.82 |
| North Brabant | Netherlands | 2,626,210 | 4,919 | 188.11 |
| Wallonia | Belgium | 3,692,283 | 16,844 | 63.89 |
| South Holland | Netherlands | 3,804,906 | 3,419 | 384.48 |
| Limburg | Netherlands | 1,128,367 | 2,153 | 134.80 |
| Utrecht | Netherlands | 1,387,643 | 1,386 | 302.11 |
| Hauts-de-France | France | 5,962,000 | 31,813 | 187.40 |
| Gelderland | Netherlands | 2,133,708 | 5,137 | 119.44 |
| Clervaux | Luxembourg | 21,214 | 332 | 19.44 |
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 ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Flanders ⭐ | 6,821,770 |
| Wallonia | 3,692,283 |
| Brussels Capital | 1,249,597 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Wallonia | 16,844 |
| Flanders ⭐ | 13,522 |
| Brussels Capital | 161 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Brussels Capital | 2,845.10 |
| Flanders ⭐ | 200.93 |
| Wallonia | 63.89 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.