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Overijssel, Netherlands – Netherlands Flag

Current Date And Time In Overijssel, Netherlands

Saturday, 11 July 2026
21:17:37 CEST
Capital: Zwolle
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,184,333
Area: 3,327.00 km²
State Code: OV

States Near To Overijssel


Find states and regions closest to Overijssel 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

📍 Overijssel 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 Overijssel from our regional database:

Capital CityZwolle
Total Population1,184,333
Land Area3,327 km²
Population Density100.83 / km²
Center Latitude52.4388° N
Center Longitude6.5016° E
Average Elevation5 m (17 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Drenthe Drenthe36 mi57 km31 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Gelderland Gelderland38 mi61 km33 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Flevoland Flevoland45 mi73 km39 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Groningen Groningen54 mi87 km47 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Friesland Friesland57 mi92 km49 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Utrecht Utrecht63 mi101 km55 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Limburg Limburg71 mi115 km62 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of North Holland North Holland73 mi117 km63 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of North Rhine-Westphalia North Rhine-Westphalia85 mi137 km74 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of North Brabant North Brabant85 mi137 km74 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Overijssel


Explore countries nearest to Overijssel by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Overijssel 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 Overijssel. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Overijssel (You)Netherlands1,184,3333,327100.83
DrentheNetherlands502,0512,68070.79
GelderlandNetherlands2,133,7085,137119.44
FlevolandNetherlands444,7011,41968.12
GroningenNetherlands596,0752,96064.14
FrieslandNetherlands659,5515,74947.43
UtrechtNetherlands1,387,6431,386302.11
LimburgNetherlands1,128,3672,153134.80
North HollandNetherlands2,952,6224,092281.88
North Rhine-WestphaliaGermany18,150,00034,113532.00
North BrabantNetherlands2,626,2104,919188.11

🏆 Netherlands State Rankings

How does Overijssel 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 Overijssel 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
Overijssel ⭐1,184,333
Limburg1,128,367
Friesland659,551
Groningen596,075
Drenthe502,051

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
South Holland384.48
Utrecht302.11
North Holland281.88
North Brabant188.11
Limburg134.80
Gelderland119.44
Overijssel ⭐100.83
Drenthe70.79
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 – Overijssel, Netherlands

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Overijssel 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 Overijssel

This page also lists countries nearest to Overijssel 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 Overijssel 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 Overijssel.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Overijssel 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Overijssel

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

What does the compass direction from Overijssel mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Overijssel 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 Overijssel in Netherlands?

See the States Near To Overijssel 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 Overijssel 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.