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Lower Silesia, Poland – Poland Flag

Current Date And Time In Lower Silesia, Poland

Wednesday, 22 July 2026
18:54:06 CEST
Capital: Wrocław
Currency: Polish Zloty (PLN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,440,000
Area: 19,948.00 km²
State Code: MA

States Near To Lower Silesia


Find states and regions closest to Lower Silesia in Poland 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 Poland 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 Poland

📍 Lower Silesia 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 Lower Silesia from our regional database:

Capital CityWrocław
Total Population3,440,000
Land Area19,948 km²
Population Density227.00 / km²
Center Latitude49.7225° N
Center Longitude20.2503° E
Average Elevation482 m (1,581 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Žilina Region Žilina Region54 mi86 km47 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Prešov Region Prešov Region63 mi102 km55 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Świętokrzyskie Świętokrzyskie69 mi112 km60 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Kujawsko-Pomorskie72 mi115 km62 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Košice Region Košice Region84 mi135 km73 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Lesser Poland Lesser Poland85 mi137 km74 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Subcarpathia Subcarpathia87 mi140 km75 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Moravian-Silesian Region Moravian-Silesian Region90 mi145 km78 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Banská Bystrica Region Banská Bystrica Region91 mi147 km79 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén101 mi162 km87 nm
South-southeast (SSE)

Countries Near To Lower Silesia


Explore countries nearest to Lower Silesia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Lower Silesia 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 Czechia Czechia216 mi348 km188 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Slovakia Slovakia226 mi364 km196 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Lithuania Lithuania297 mi478 km258 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary329 mi530 km286 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Austria Austria367 mi590 km319 nm
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Lower Silesia (You)Poland3,440,00019,948227.00
Žilina RegionSlovakia6,809
Prešov RegionSlovakia8,973
ŚwiętokrzyskiePoland1,240,00011,672106.00
Kujawsko-PomorskiePoland4,520,00017,969367.00
Košice RegionSlovakia6,754
Lesser PolandPoland2,140,00015,108120.00
SubcarpathiaPoland17,844
Moravian-Silesian RegionCzechia1,183,0005,431218.01
Banská Bystrica RegionSlovakia9,454
Borsod-Abaúj-ZemplénHungary648,2167,250

🏆 Poland State Rankings

How does Lower Silesia rank within Poland? 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 Lower Silesia appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Lublin5,510,000
Kujawsko-Pomorskie4,520,000
Silesia3,520,000
Lower Silesia ⭐3,440,000
West Pomerania2,360,000
Lesser Poland2,140,000
Greater Poland2,110,000
Pomerania2,080,000
Łódź Voivodeship1,710,000
Warmia-Masuria1,430,000

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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 – Lower Silesia, Poland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Lower Silesia 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 Poland — see Poland state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Lower Silesia

This page also lists countries nearest to Lower Silesia by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Poland 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 Lower Silesia 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 Lower Silesia.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Lower Silesia

How is the distance from Lower Silesia 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 Lower Silesia map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Lower Silesia mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Lower Silesia 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 Lower Silesia in Poland?

See the States Near To Lower Silesia 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 Lower Silesia below the states table, or compare all Poland states by area, population and density.

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

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