Current Date And Time In North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Sunday, 28 June 2026
09:57:49 CEST
Capital: DĂĽsseldorf
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 18,150,000
Area: 34,112.52 km²
State Code: NW
Find states and regions closest to North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia from our regional database:
| Capital City | DĂĽsseldorf |
| Total Population | 18,150,000 |
| Land Area | 34,113 km² |
| Population Density | 532.00 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 51.4332° N |
| Center Longitude | 7.6616° E |
| Average Elevation | 153 m (500 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Limburg | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Hesse | 85 mi | 136 km | 73 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Overijssel | 85 mi | 137 km | 74 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Gelderland | 87 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Rheinland-Pfalz | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| North Brabant | 105 mi | 168 km | 91 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Drenthe | 113 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Utrecht | 118 mi | 189 km | 102 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Clervaux | 119 mi | 191 km | 103 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Flevoland | 120 mi | 193 km | 104 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to North Rhine-Westphalia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from North Rhine-Westphalia 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) | ⬆ |
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| 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 North Rhine-Westphalia. 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) |
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| North Rhine-Westphalia (You) | Germany | 18,150,000 | 34,113 | 532.00 |
| Limburg | Netherlands | 1,128,367 | 2,153 | 134.80 |
| Hesse | Germany | 6,330,000 | 21,100 | 300.00 |
| Overijssel | Netherlands | 1,184,333 | 3,327 | 100.83 |
| Gelderland | Netherlands | 2,133,708 | 5,137 | 119.44 |
| Rheinland-Pfalz | Germany | 4,140,000 | 19,853 | 208.00 |
| North Brabant | Netherlands | 2,626,210 | 4,919 | 188.11 |
| Drenthe | Netherlands | 502,051 | 2,680 | 70.79 |
| Utrecht | Netherlands | 1,387,643 | 1,386 | 302.11 |
| Clervaux | Luxembourg | 21,214 | 332 | 19.44 |
| Flevoland | Netherlands | 444,701 | 1,419 | 68.12 |
How does North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| 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 |
North Rhine-Westphalia is a state or region within Germany in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia.
Knowing the distance from North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia 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 North Rhine-Westphalia 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.