Current Date And Time In Hesse, Germany
Friday, 31 July 2026
20:18:06 CEST
Capital: Wiesbaden
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,330,000
Area: 21,100.00 km²
State Code: HE
Find states and regions closest to Hesse in Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany
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 Hesse from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Thuringia | 78 mi | 125 km | 67 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| North Rhine-Westphalia | 85 mi | 136 km | 73 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Rheinland-Pfalz | 90 mi | 144 km | 78 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Saarland | 129 mi | 207 km | 112 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Echternach | 134 mi | 216 km | 117 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Baden-Wurttemberg | 138 mi | 222 km | 120 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Grevenmacher | 138 mi | 222 km | 120 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Vianden | 139 mi | 224 km | 121 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Lower Saxony | 140 mi | 226 km | 122 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Saxony-Anhalt | 141 mi | 228 km | 123 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Hesse by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Hesse 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 | 212 mi | 341 km | 184 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Netherlands | 231 mi | 372 km | 201 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Czechia | 240 mi | 385 km | 208 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Belgium | 265 mi | 426 km | 230 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Liechtenstein | 279 mi | 449 km | 243 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Hesse. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hesse (You) | Germany | 6,330,000 | 21,100 | 300.00 |
| Thuringia | Germany | 2,160,000 | 16,171 | 133.00 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | Germany | 18,150,000 | 34,113 | 532.00 |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | Germany | 4,140,000 | 19,853 | 208.00 |
| Saarland | Germany | 995,000 | 2,570 | 387.00 |
| Echternach | Luxembourg | 20,283 | 186 | 43.21 |
| Baden-Wurttemberg | Germany | 11,250,000 | 35,752 | 315.00 |
| Grevenmacher | Luxembourg | — | 211 | — |
| Vianden | Luxembourg | — | 79 | — |
| Lower Saxony | Germany | 8,100,000 | 47,614 | 170.00 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | Germany | 2,220,000 | 20,454 | 109.00 |
How does Hesse rank within Germany? 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 Hesse appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 18,150,000 |
| Bavaria | 13,300,000 |
| Baden-Wurttemberg | 11,250,000 |
| Lower Saxony | 8,100,000 |
| Hesse ⭐ | 6,330,000 |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | 4,140,000 |
| Saxony | 4,130,000 |
| State of Berlin | 3,680,000 |
| Schleswig-Holstein | 2,950,000 |
| Brandenburg | 2,570,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Bavaria | 70,551 |
| Lower Saxony | 47,614 |
| Baden-Wurttemberg | 35,752 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 34,113 |
| Brandenburg | 29,479 |
| Mecklenburg-Vorpommern | 23,174 |
| Hesse ⭐ | 21,100 |
| Saxony-Anhalt | 20,454 |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | 19,853 |
| Saxony | 18,416 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| State of Berlin | 4,126.00 |
| Hamburg | 2,490.00 |
| Bremen | 1,619.00 |
| North Rhine-Westphalia | 532.00 |
| Saarland | 387.00 |
| Baden-Wurttemberg | 315.00 |
| Hesse ⭐ | 300.00 |
| Saxony | 224.00 |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | 208.00 |
| Bavaria | 188.00 |
Hesse is a state or region within Germany in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Hesse 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 Hesse by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Germany 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 Hesse 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 Hesse.
Knowing the distance from Hesse to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Germany. 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 Hesse map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Hesse 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 Hesse 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 Hesse below the states table, or compare all Germany 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 Germany state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.