Current Date And Time In Västra Götaland, Sweden
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:25:25 CEST
Capital: Gothenburg
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 23,498.80 km²
State Code: O
Find states and regions closest to Västra Götaland 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
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 Västra Götaland from our regional database:
| Capital City | Gothenburg |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 23,499 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 58.1599° N |
| Center Longitude | 12.1361° E |
| Average Elevation | 24 m (80 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Jönköping | 79 mi | 127 km | 68 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Østfold | 81 mi | 130 km | 70 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Halland | 98 mi | 158 km | 85 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Vestfold | 101 mi | 162 km | 87 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Värmland | 101 mi | 163 km | 88 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Östergötland | 124 mi | 199 km | 107 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Akershus | 130 mi | 209 km | 113 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Oslo | 131 mi | 211 km | 114 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Kronoberg | 132 mi | 213 km | 115 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| South Denmark | 134 mi | 216 km | 117 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Västra Götaland by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Västra Götaland 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 | ||
| Aland Islands | 44 mi | 71 km | 38 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Estonia | 248 mi | 399 km | 215 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Finland | 268 mi | 431 km | 233 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Latvia | 311 mi | 500 km | 270 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Norway | 349 mi | 561 km | 303 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Västra Götaland. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Västra Götaland (You) | Sweden | — | 23,499 | — |
| Jönköping | Sweden | — | 1,256 | — |
| Østfold | Norway | 258,542 | 4,181 | 16.78 |
| Halland | Sweden | — | 4,796 | — |
| Vestfold | Norway | 236,424 | 67 | 30.30 |
| Värmland | Sweden | — | 17,519 | — |
| Östergötland | Sweden | — | 9,987 | — |
| Akershus | Norway | 523,272 | 3,277 | 23.44 |
| Oslo | Norway | 702,543 | 1,855 | 378.64 |
| Kronoberg | Sweden | — | 962 | — |
| South Denmark | Denmark | 590,322 | 12,260 | 74.47 |
How does Västra Götaland 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 Västra Götaland appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Västerbotten | 54,664 |
| Jämtland | 33,800 |
| Dalarna | 30,222 |
| Gävleborg | 25,009 |
| Västra Götaland ⭐ | 23,499 |
| Värmland | 17,519 |
| Norrbotten | 14,785 |
| Kalmar | 11,218 |
| Stockholm | 10,206 |
| Östergötland | 9,987 |
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Västra Götaland is a state or region within Sweden in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Västra Götaland 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 Västra Götaland 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Västra Götaland 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 Västra Götaland.
Knowing the distance from Västra Götaland 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.
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 Västra Götaland map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Västra Götaland 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 Västra Götaland 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 Västra Götaland below the states table, or compare all Sweden 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 Sweden state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.