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Île-de-France, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In Île-de-France, France

Monday, 27 July 2026
11:56:58 CEST
Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 12,568,000
Area: 12,012.00 km²
State Code: IDF

States Near To Île-de-France


Find states and regions closest to Île-de-France in France 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 France 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 France

📍 Île-de-France 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 Île-de-France from our regional database:

Capital CityParis
Total Population12,568,000
Land Area12,012 km²
Population Density1,046.30 / km²
Center Latitude48.8499° N
Center Longitude2.637° E
Average Elevation84 m (275 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Centre-Val de Loire Centre-Val de Loire88 mi141 km76 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of New Aquitaine New Aquitaine112 mi180 km97 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Hauts-de-France Hauts-de-France113 mi182 km98 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Occitanie Occitanie128 mi205 km111 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Wallonia Wallonia155 mi249 km134 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Pays de la Loire Pays de la Loire156 mi250 km135 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Brussels Capital Brussels Capital157 mi253 km136 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Esch-sur-Alzette Esch-sur-Alzette157 mi253 km137 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Redange Redange159 mi257 km139 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Capellen Capellen161 mi259 km140 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

Countries Near To Île-de-France


Explore countries nearest to Île-de-France by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Île-de-France 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 Andorra Andorra259 mi417 km225 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Switzerland Switzerland289 mi465 km251 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey289 mi465 km251 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Monaco Monaco306 mi493 km266 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg307 mi494 km266 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Île-de-France (You)France12,568,00012,0121,046.30
Centre-Val de LoireFrance2,559,00039,15165.40
New AquitaineFrance3,303,00084,061110.50
Hauts-de-FranceFrance5,962,00031,813187.40
OccitanieFrance5,511,00072,72495.90
WalloniaBelgium3,692,28316,84463.89
Pays de la LoireFrance3,880,00032,082120.90
Brussels CapitalBelgium1,249,5971612,845.10
Esch-sur-AlzetteLuxembourg243
RedangeLuxembourg267
CapellenLuxembourg54,35219996.91

🏆 France State Rankings

How does Île-de-France rank within France? 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 Île-de-France appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Île-de-France ⭐12,568,000
Rhône-Alpes8,182,000
Normandy6,069,000
Bourgogne6,040,000
Hauts-de-France5,962,000
Occitanie5,511,000
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur5,124,000
Pays de la Loire3,880,000
Brittany3,415,000
New Aquitaine3,303,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Île-de-France, France

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Île-de-France is a state or region within France in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Île-de-France 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 Île-de-France to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Île-de-France 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 France — see France state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Île-de-France

This page also lists countries nearest to Île-de-France by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near France 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 Île-de-France 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 Île-de-France.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Île-de-France

How is the distance from Île-de-France 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 Île-de-France map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Île-de-France mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Île-de-France 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 Île-de-France in France?

See the States Near To Île-de-France 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 Île-de-France below the states table, or compare all France states by area, population and density.

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

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 France state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.