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VĂ€stra Götaland, Sweden – Sweden Flag

Current Date And Time In VÀstra Götaland, Sweden

Sunday, 28 June 2026
12:53:03 CEST
Capital: Gothenburg
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 23,498.80 km²
State Code: O

States Near To VÀstra Götaland


Find states and regions closest to VÀstra 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

📍 VĂ€stra Götaland 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 VÀstra Götaland from our regional database:

Capital CityGothenburg
Total Population
Land Area23,499 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude58.1599° N
Center Longitude12.1361° E
Average Elevation24 m (80 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Jönköping Jönköping79 mi127 km68 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Østfold Østfold81 mi130 km70 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Halland Halland98 mi158 km85 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Vestfold Vestfold101 mi162 km87 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of VĂ€rmland VĂ€rmland101 mi163 km88 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Östergötland Östergötland124 mi199 km107 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Akershus Akershus130 mi209 km113 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Oslo Oslo131 mi211 km114 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kronoberg Kronoberg132 mi213 km115 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of South Denmark South Denmark134 mi216 km117 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To VÀstra Götaland


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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
VÀstra Götaland (You)Sweden23,499
JönköpingSweden1,256
ØstfoldNorway258,5424,18116.78
HallandSweden4,796
VestfoldNorway236,4246730.30
VĂ€rmlandSweden17,519
ÖstergötlandSweden9,987
AkershusNorway523,2723,27723.44
OsloNorway702,5431,855378.64
KronobergSweden962
South DenmarkDenmark590,32212,26074.47

🏆 Sweden State Rankings

How does VĂ€stra 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 VĂ€stra Götaland appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 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 – VĂ€stra Götaland, Sweden

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

VĂ€stra Götaland is a state or region within Sweden in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to VĂ€stra 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.

📏 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 VĂ€stra Götaland to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from VĂ€stra Götaland 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 VĂ€stra Götaland

This page also lists countries nearest to VÀstra 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from VĂ€stra 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°â€“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 VĂ€stra Götaland.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from VÀstra 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of VĂ€stra Götaland

How is the distance from VÀstra Götaland 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 VĂ€stra Götaland map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from VÀstra Götaland mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from VĂ€stra Götaland to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 VÀstra Götaland in Sweden?

See the States Near To VÀstra 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 VÀstra Götaland 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.