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Saxony, Germany – Germany Flag

Current Date And Time In Saxony, Germany

Thursday, 18 June 2026
23:40:26 CEST
Capital: Dresden
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 4,130,000
Area: 18,415.66 km²
State Code: SN

States Near To Saxony


Find states and regions closest to Saxony 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

📍 Saxony 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 Saxony from our regional database:

Capital CityDresden
Total Population4,130,000
Land Area18,416 km²
Population Density224.00 / km²
Center Latitude51.1045° N
Center Longitude13.2017° E
Average Elevation269 m (882 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Hradec Králové Region Hradec Králové Region48 mi77 km42 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Central Bohemia Central Bohemia62 mi100 km54 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Brandenburg Brandenburg71 mi114 km62 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Saxony-Anhalt Saxony-Anhalt87 mi141 km76 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Prague Prague89 mi144 km78 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of ZlĂ­n ZlĂ­n95 mi152 km82 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of State of Berlin State of Berlin98 mi158 km85 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Thuringia Thuringia103 mi165 km89 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of South Bohemian Region South Bohemian Region114 mi183 km99 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lubusz Lubusz117 mi189 km102 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Saxony


Explore countries nearest to Saxony by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Saxony 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 Luxembourg Luxembourg212 mi341 km184 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Netherlands Netherlands231 mi372 km201 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia240 mi385 km208 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium265 mi426 km230 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein279 mi449 km243 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Saxony (You)Germany4,130,00018,416224.00
Hradec Králové RegionCzechia811,0004,759152.05
Central BohemiaCzechia286,00010,92886.30
BrandenburgGermany2,570,00029,47987.00
Saxony-AnhaltGermany2,220,00020,454109.00
PragueCzechia1,370,0004962,761.32
ZlĂ­nCzechia590,0003,96378.03
State of BerlinGermany3,680,0008924,126.00
ThuringiaGermany2,160,00016,171133.00
South Bohemian RegionCzechia1,490,00010,058135.28
LubuszPoland1,020,00013,98873.00

🏆 Germany State Rankings

How does Saxony 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 Saxony appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
North Rhine-Westphalia18,150,000
Bavaria13,300,000
Baden-Wurttemberg11,250,000
Lower Saxony8,100,000
Hesse6,330,000
Rheinland-Pfalz4,140,000
Saxony ⭐4,130,000
State of Berlin3,680,000
Schleswig-Holstein2,950,000
Brandenburg2,570,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
State of Berlin4,126.00
Hamburg2,490.00
Bremen1,619.00
North Rhine-Westphalia532.00
Saarland387.00
Baden-Wurttemberg315.00
Hesse300.00
Saxony ⭐224.00
Rheinland-Pfalz208.00
Bavaria188.00
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 – Saxony, Germany

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Saxony 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 Germany — see Germany state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Saxony

This page also lists countries nearest to Saxony 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Saxony 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 Saxony.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Saxony 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Saxony

How is the distance from Saxony 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 Saxony map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Saxony mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Saxony 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 Saxony in Germany?

See the States Near To Saxony 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 Saxony below the states table, or compare all Germany states by area, population and density.

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

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.

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