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Drenthe, Netherlands – Netherlands Flag

Current Date And Time In Drenthe, Netherlands

Saturday, 11 July 2026
21:58:33 CEST
Capital: Assen
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 502,051
Area: 2,680.37 km²
State Code: DR

States Near To Drenthe


Find states and regions closest to Drenthe in Netherlands 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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands

📍 Drenthe 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 Drenthe from our regional database:

Capital CityAssen
Total Population502,051
Land Area2,680 km²
Population Density70.79 / km²
Center Latitude52.9476° N
Center Longitude6.6231° E
Average Elevation12 m (39 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Groningen Groningen19 mi30 km16 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Overijssel Overijssel36 mi57 km31 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Friesland Friesland41 mi67 km36 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Flevoland Flevoland59 mi95 km51 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Gelderland Gelderland70 mi112 km61 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of North Holland North Holland77 mi125 km67 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Utrecht Utrecht86 mi139 km75 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bremen Bremen91 mi146 km79 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Limburg Limburg107 mi172 km93 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of South Holland South Holland110 mi177 km96 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Drenthe


Explore countries nearest to Drenthe by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Drenthe 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 Belgium Belgium118 mi190 km102 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg164 mi264 km143 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany231 mi372 km201 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark332 mi535 km288 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey382 mi615 km332 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Drenthe (You)Netherlands502,0512,68070.79
GroningenNetherlands596,0752,96064.14
OverijsselNetherlands1,184,3333,327100.83
FrieslandNetherlands659,5515,74947.43
FlevolandNetherlands444,7011,41968.12
GelderlandNetherlands2,133,7085,137119.44
North HollandNetherlands2,952,6224,092281.88
UtrechtNetherlands1,387,6431,386302.11
BremenGermany680,0004191,619.00
LimburgNetherlands1,128,3672,153134.80
South HollandNetherlands3,804,9063,419384.48

🏆 Netherlands State Rankings

How does Drenthe rank within Netherlands? 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 Drenthe appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
South Holland3,804,906
North Holland2,952,622
North Brabant2,626,210
Gelderland2,133,708
Utrecht1,387,643
Overijssel1,184,333
Limburg1,128,367
Friesland659,551
Groningen596,075
Drenthe ⭐502,051

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
South Holland384.48
Utrecht302.11
North Holland281.88
North Brabant188.11
Limburg134.80
Gelderland119.44
Overijssel100.83
Drenthe ⭐70.79
Flevoland68.12
Groningen64.14
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 – Drenthe, Netherlands

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Drenthe 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 Netherlands — see Netherlands state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Drenthe

This page also lists countries nearest to Drenthe by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Netherlands 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 Drenthe 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 Drenthe.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Drenthe to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Netherlands. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Drenthe

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

What does the compass direction from Drenthe mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Drenthe 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.

Which states are closest to Drenthe in Netherlands?

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

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

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 Netherlands state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.