Current Date And Time In Grand Est, France
Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:35:52 CEST
Capital: Strasbourg
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,783,000
Area: 57,433.00 km²
State Code: GES
Find states and regions closest to Grand Est 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
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 Grand Est from our regional database:
| Capital City | Strasbourg |
| Total Population | 2,783,000 |
| Land Area | 57,433 km² |
| Population Density | 58.20 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 47.0232° N |
| Center Longitude | 5.0923° E |
| Average Elevation | 205 m (674 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Vaud | 75 mi | 120 km | 65 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Zurich | 75 mi | 121 km | 65 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Geneva | 75 mi | 121 km | 65 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Neuchâtel | 86 mi | 139 km | 75 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Fribourg | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Jura | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| RhĂ´ne-Alpes | 108 mi | 174 km | 94 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bern | 111 mi | 179 km | 96 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Solothurn | 115 mi | 186 km | 100 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Basel-City | 123 mi | 198 km | 107 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Grand Est by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Grand Est 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 | ||
| Andorra | 259 mi | 417 km | 225 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Switzerland | 289 mi | 465 km | 251 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Jersey | 289 mi | 465 km | 251 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Monaco | 306 mi | 493 km | 266 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Luxembourg | 307 mi | 494 km | 266 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Grand Est. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Est (You) | France | 2,783,000 | 57,433 | 58.20 |
| Vaud | Switzerland | — | 3,212 | — |
| Zurich | Switzerland | 809,000 | 1,729 | 251.87 |
| Geneva | Switzerland | 506,000 | 282 | 1,794.33 |
| Neuchâtel | Switzerland | 177,000 | 802 | 220.42 |
| Fribourg | Switzerland | 321,000 | 1,671 | 192.16 |
| Jura | Switzerland | 73,000 | 839 | 87.11 |
| RhĂ´ne-Alpes | France | 8,182,000 | 69,711 | 117.40 |
| Bern | Switzerland | 1,043,000 | 5,959 | 175.03 |
| Solothurn | Switzerland | 277,000 | 790 | 350.19 |
| Basel-City | Switzerland | 195,000 | 37 | 5,270.27 |
How does Grand Est 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 Grand Est appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| ĂŽle-de-France | 12,568,000 |
| RhĂ´ne-Alpes | 8,182,000 |
| Normandy | 6,069,000 |
| Bourgogne | 6,040,000 |
| Hauts-de-France | 5,962,000 |
| Occitanie | 5,511,000 |
| Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te d'Azur | 5,124,000 |
| Pays de la Loire | 3,880,000 |
| Brittany | 3,415,000 |
| New Aquitaine | 3,303,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| New Aquitaine | 84,061 |
| Occitanie | 72,724 |
| RhĂ´ne-Alpes | 69,711 |
| Grand Est ⭐ | 57,433 |
| Bourgogne | 47,784 |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 39,151 |
| Pays de la Loire | 32,082 |
| Hauts-de-France | 31,813 |
| Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te d'Azur | 31,400 |
| Normandy | 29,906 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| ĂŽle-de-France | 1,046.30 |
| Martinique | 309.40 |
| Hauts-de-France | 187.40 |
| Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te d'Azur | 163.20 |
| Brittany | 125.50 |
| Pays de la Loire | 120.90 |
| RhĂ´ne-Alpes | 117.40 |
| New Aquitaine | 110.50 |
| Occitanie | 95.90 |
| Bourgogne | 83.00 |
Grand Est is a state or region within France in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Grand Est 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 Grand Est 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Grand Est 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°â€“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 Grand Est.
Knowing the distance from Grand Est 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.
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 Grand Est map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Grand Est to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 Grand Est 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 Grand Est below the states table, or compare all France 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 France state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.