Current Date And Time In Budapest, Hungary
Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:16:47 CEST
Capital: Budapest
Currency: Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,752,286
Area: 1,243.99 km²
State Code: BU
Find states and regions closest to Budapest in Hungary 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 Hungary 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 Hungary
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 Budapest from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Pest County | 20 mi | 32 km | 17 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Komárom-Esztergom | 31 mi | 50 km | 27 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| FejĂ©r | 35 mi | 57 km | 31 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| NĂłgrád | 38 mi | 61 km | 33 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Nitra Region | 43 mi | 68 km | 37 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Heves County | 58 mi | 94 km | 51 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| VeszprĂ©m | 60 mi | 96 km | 52 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bács-Kiskun | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 71 mi | 115 km | 62 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Banská Bystrica Region | 73 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Budapest by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Budapest 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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| Slovakia | 104 mi | 168 km | 91 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Slovenia | 225 mi | 362 km | 195 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Serbia | 229 mi | 369 km | 199 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Austria | 233 mi | 375 km | 202 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Bosnia And Herzegovina | 241 mi | 388 km | 209 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Budapest. 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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| Budapest (You) | Hungary | 1,752,286 | 1,244 | 1,408.60 |
| Pest County | Hungary | 1,261,864 | 6,393 | 65.12 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | Hungary | 297,454 | 2,265 | 46.31 |
| Fejér | Hungary | 416,691 | 4,358 | 41.37 |
| Nógrád | Hungary | 190,947 | 2,545 | 26.49 |
| Nitra Region | Slovakia | — | 6,344 | — |
| Heves County | Hungary | 295,792 | 3,637 | 27.86 |
| Veszprém | Hungary | 341,425 | 4,464 | 32.35 |
| Bács-Kiskun | Hungary | 505,602 | 8,445 | 24.37 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | Hungary | 371,271 | 5,582 | 23.37 |
| Banská Bystrica Region | Slovakia | — | 9,454 | — |
How does Budapest rank within Hungary? 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 Budapest appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Budapest ⭐ | 1,752,286 |
| Pest County | 1,261,864 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 648,216 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 558,361 |
| HajdĂş-Bihar | 530,464 |
| Bács-Kiskun | 505,602 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 461,618 |
| Csongrád | 423,751 |
| Fejér | 416,691 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 371,271 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Bács-Kiskun | 8,445 |
| Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén | 7,250 |
| Pest County | 6,393 |
| HajdĂş-Bihar | 6,211 |
| Somogy County | 6,065 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 5,936 |
| Bekes County | 5,630 |
| Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok | 5,582 |
| Veszprém | 4,464 |
| Baranya | 4,430 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Budapest ⭐ | 1,408.60 |
| Pest County | 65.12 |
| Komárom-Esztergom | 46.31 |
| Csongrád | 43.99 |
| Fejér | 41.37 |
| Győr-Moson-Sopron | 40.34 |
| Baranya | 36.39 |
| HajdĂş-Bihar | 32.81 |
| Veszprém | 32.35 |
| Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg | 29.47 |
Budapest is a state or region within Hungary in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Budapest 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 Budapest by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Hungary 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 Budapest 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 Budapest.
Knowing the distance from Budapest to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Hungary. 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 Budapest map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Budapest 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 Budapest 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 Budapest below the states table, or compare all Hungary 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 Hungary state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.