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Basel-City, Switzerland – Switzerland Flag

Current Date And Time In Basel-City, Switzerland

Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:06:59 CEST
Capital: Basel
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 195,000
Area: 36.95 km²
State Code: BS

States Near To Basel-City


Find states and regions closest to Basel-City in Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland

📍 Basel-City 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 Basel-City from our regional database:

Capital CityBasel
Total Population195,000
Land Area37 km²
Population Density5,270.27 / km²
Center Latitude47.5619° N
Center Longitude7.5928° E
Average Elevation258 m (846 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Basel-Landschaft Basel-Landschaft12 mi19 km10 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Solothurn Solothurn25 mi40 km21 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Jura Jura26 mi42 km22 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Aargau Aargau33 mi53 km29 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bern Bern43 mi69 km37 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Zurich Zurich46 mi74 km40 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Lucerne Lucerne49 mi78 km42 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Schaffhausen Schaffhausen50 mi80 km43 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Neuchâtel Neuchâtel50 mi81 km44 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Zug Zug51 mi82 km44 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Basel-City


Explore countries nearest to Basel-City by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Basel-City 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 Liechtenstein Liechtenstein67 mi108 km58 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Monaco Monaco216 mi347 km187 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg228 mi368 km198 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of San Marino San Marino286 mi460 km248 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of France France289 mi465 km251 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Basel-City (You)Switzerland195,000375,270.27
Basel-LandschaftSwitzerland291,000518561.78
SolothurnSwitzerland277,000790350.19
JuraSwitzerland73,00083987.11
AargauSwitzerland694,0001,404494.30
BernSwitzerland1,043,0005,959175.03
ZurichSwitzerland1,540,0001,729890.63
LucerneSwitzerland416,0001,494278.63
SchaffhausenSwitzerland83,000298278.52
NeuchâtelSwitzerland177,000802220.42
ZugSwitzerland128,000239535.56

🏆 Switzerland State Rankings

How does Basel-City rank within Switzerland? 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 Basel-City appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Zurich1,540,000
Bern1,043,000
Zurich809,000
Aargau694,000
Geneva506,000
Lucerne416,000
Zurich353,000
Valais348,000
Fribourg321,000
Basel-Landschaft291,000

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Grisons7,105
Bern5,959
Valais5,225
Vaud3,212
Ticino2,812
Saint Gallen2,031
Zurich1,729
Zurich1,729
Zurich1,729
Fribourg1,671

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Basel-City ⭐5,270.27
Geneva1,794.33
Zurich890.63
Basel-Landschaft561.78
Zug535.56
Aargau494.30
Solothurn350.19
Thurgau285.57
Lucerne278.63
Schaffhausen278.52
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 – Basel-City, Switzerland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Basel-City 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 Switzerland — see Switzerland state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Basel-City

This page also lists countries nearest to Basel-City by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Switzerland 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 Basel-City 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 Basel-City.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

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

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Basel-City

How is the distance from Basel-City 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 Basel-City map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Basel-City mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Basel-City 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 Basel-City in Switzerland?

See the States Near To Basel-City 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 Basel-City below the states table, or compare all Switzerland states by area, population and density.

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

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