Current Date And Time In Friesland, Netherlands
Friday, 31 July 2026
15:26:59 CEST
Capital: Leeuwarden
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 659,551
Area: 5,748.74 km²
State Code: FR
Find states and regions closest to Friesland 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
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 Friesland from our regional database:
| Capital City | Leeuwarden |
| Total Population | 659,551 |
| Land Area | 5,749 km² |
| Population Density | 47.43 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 53.0839° N |
| Center Longitude | 5.6544° E |
| Average Elevation | -3 m (-10 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Groningen | 39 mi | 63 km | 34 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Drenthe | 41 mi | 67 km | 36 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Flevoland | 42 mi | 67 km | 36 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| North Holland | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Overijssel | 57 mi | 92 km | 49 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Utrecht | 72 mi | 116 km | 63 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Gelderland | 72 mi | 116 km | 63 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| South Holland | 88 mi | 142 km | 77 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| North Brabant | 112 mi | 180 km | 97 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Limburg | 115 mi | 185 km | 100 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Friesland by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Friesland 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 | ||
| Belgium | 118 mi | 190 km | 102 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Luxembourg | 164 mi | 264 km | 143 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Germany | 231 mi | 372 km | 201 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Denmark | 332 mi | 535 km | 288 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Jersey | 382 mi | 615 km | 332 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Friesland. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friesland (You) | Netherlands | 659,551 | 5,749 | 47.43 |
| Groningen | Netherlands | 596,075 | 2,960 | 64.14 |
| Drenthe | Netherlands | 502,051 | 2,680 | 70.79 |
| Flevoland | Netherlands | 444,701 | 1,419 | 68.12 |
| North Holland | Netherlands | 2,952,622 | 4,092 | 281.88 |
| Overijssel | Netherlands | 1,184,333 | 3,327 | 100.83 |
| Utrecht | Netherlands | 1,387,643 | 1,386 | 302.11 |
| Gelderland | Netherlands | 2,133,708 | 5,137 | 119.44 |
| South Holland | Netherlands | 3,804,906 | 3,419 | 384.48 |
| North Brabant | Netherlands | 2,626,210 | 4,919 | 188.11 |
| Limburg | Netherlands | 1,128,367 | 2,153 | 134.80 |
How does Friesland 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 Friesland appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| South Holland | 3,804,906 |
| North Holland | 2,952,622 |
| North Brabant | 2,626,210 |
| Gelderland | 2,133,708 |
| Utrecht | 1,387,643 |
| Overijssel | 1,184,333 |
| Limburg | 1,128,367 |
| Friesland ⭐ | 659,551 |
| Groningen | 596,075 |
| Drenthe | 502,051 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Friesland ⭐ | 5,749 |
| Gelderland | 5,137 |
| North Brabant | 4,919 |
| North Holland | 4,092 |
| South Holland | 3,419 |
| Overijssel | 3,327 |
| Groningen | 2,960 |
| Drenthe | 2,680 |
| Limburg | 2,153 |
| Zeeland | 1,787 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| South Holland | 384.48 |
| Utrecht | 302.11 |
| North Holland | 281.88 |
| North Brabant | 188.11 |
| Limburg | 134.80 |
| Gelderland | 119.44 |
| Overijssel | 100.83 |
| Drenthe | 70.79 |
| Flevoland | 68.12 |
| Groningen | 64.14 |
Friesland is a state or region within Netherlands in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Friesland 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 Friesland 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Friesland 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 Friesland.
Knowing the distance from Friesland 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.
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 Friesland map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Friesland 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 Friesland 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 Friesland below the states table, or compare all Netherlands 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 Netherlands state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.