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Skåne, Sweden – Sweden Flag

Current Date And Time In Skåne, Sweden

Wednesday, 22 July 2026
12:44:21 CEST
Capital: Malmö
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 6,066.50 km²
State Code: M

States Near To Skåne


Find states and regions closest to Skåne in Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Sweden

📍 Skåne 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 Skåne from our regional database:

Capital CityMalmö
Total Population
Land Area6,067 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude55.9903° N
Center Longitude13.5958° E
Average Elevation132 m (432 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Capital Region Capital Region51 mi82 km44 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Halland Halland62 mi99 km54 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kronoberg Kronoberg66 mi107 km57 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Blekinge Blekinge69 mi111 km60 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Central Jutland Central Jutland82 mi131 km71 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kalmar Kalmar116 mi186 km100 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Jönköping Jönköping126 mi202 km109 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Västra Götaland Västra Götaland160 mi257 km139 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Zealand Zealand167 mi268 km145 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of South Denmark South Denmark167 mi269 km145 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Skåne


Explore countries nearest to Skåne by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Skåne supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

Quick Links: Sweden Info | Countries Near Sweden | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aland Islands Aland Islands44 mi71 km38 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Estonia Estonia248 mi399 km215 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Finland Finland268 mi431 km233 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Latvia Latvia311 mi500 km270 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Norway Norway349 mi561 km303 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Skåne (You)Sweden6,067
Capital RegionDenmark1,857,2242,559723.24
HallandSweden4,796
KronobergSweden962
BlekingeSweden2,900
Central JutlandDenmark838,84013,007115.35
KalmarSweden11,218
JönköpingSweden1,256
Västra GötalandSweden23,499
ZealandDenmark1,326,3407,225100.91
South DenmarkDenmark590,32212,26074.47

🏆 Sweden State Rankings

How does Skåne rank within Sweden? 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 Skåne appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Västerbotten54,664
Jämtland33,800
Dalarna30,222
Gävleborg25,009
Västra Götaland23,499
Värmland17,519
Norrbotten14,785
Kalmar11,218
Stockholm10,206
Östergötland9,987

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Skåne, Sweden

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Skåne 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 Sweden — see Sweden state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Skåne

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

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Skåne

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

What does the compass direction from Skåne mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Skåne 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 Skåne in Sweden?

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

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

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