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Rhône-Alpes, France – France Flag

Current Date And Time In RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

Tuesday, 23 June 2026
17:56:45 CEST
Capital: Lyon
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 8,182,000
Area: 69,711.00 km²
State Code: ARA

States Near To RhĂ´ne-Alpes


Find states and regions closest to RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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

📍 RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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 RhĂ´ne-Alpes from our regional database:

Capital CityLyon
Total Population8,182,000
Land Area69,711 km²
Population Density117.40 / km²
Center Latitude45.5127° N
Center Longitude4.4905° E
Average Elevation717 m (2,354 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Geneva Geneva93 mi149 km81 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Grand Est Grand Est108 mi174 km94 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Martinique Martinique120 mi193 km104 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Zurich Zurich122 mi196 km106 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Vaud Vaud124 mi200 km108 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te d'Azur Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te d'Azur134 mi215 km116 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aosta Valley Aosta Valley143 mi230 km124 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Piedmont Piedmont150 mi242 km131 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Valais Valais154 mi248 km134 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Neuchâtel Neuchâtel155 mi249 km134 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To RhĂ´ne-Alpes


Explore countries nearest to RhĂ´ne-Alpes by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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 RhĂ´ne-Alpes. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
RhĂ´ne-Alpes (You)France8,182,00069,711117.40
GenevaSwitzerland506,0002821,794.33
Grand EstFrance2,783,00057,43358.20
MartiniqueFrance349,0001,128309.40
ZurichSwitzerland809,0001,729251.87
VaudSwitzerland3,212
Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te d'AzurFrance5,124,00031,400163.20
Aosta ValleyItaly3,263
PiedmontItaly25,387
ValaisSwitzerland348,0005,22566.62
NeuchâtelSwitzerland177,000802220.42

🏆 France State Rankings

How does RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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 RhĂ´ne-Alpes appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
ĂŽle-de-France12,568,000
RhĂ´ne-Alpes ⭐8,182,000
Normandy6,069,000
Bourgogne6,040,000
Hauts-de-France5,962,000
Occitanie5,511,000
Provence-Alpes-CĂ´te 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 – RhĂ´ne-Alpes, France

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Rhône-Alpes is a state or region within France in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Rhône-Alpes 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 RhĂ´ne-Alpes to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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 RhĂ´ne-Alpes

This page also lists countries nearest to RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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 RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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 RhĂ´ne-Alpes.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of RhĂ´ne-Alpes

How is the distance from RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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 Rhône-Alpes map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from RhĂ´ne-Alpes mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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.

Which states are closest to RhĂ´ne-Alpes in France?

See the States Near To RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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 RhĂ´ne-Alpes 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.