Current Date And Time In Geneva, Switzerland
Monday, 27 July 2026
06:30:32 CEST
Capital: Geneva
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 506,000
Area: 282.49 km²
State Code: GE
Find states and regions closest to Geneva 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
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 Geneva from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Zurich | 31 mi | 50 km | 27 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Vaud | 34 mi | 54 km | 29 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Fribourg | 64 mi | 103 km | 55 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Neuchâtel | 66 mi | 106 km | 57 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Valais | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Aosta Valley | 69 mi | 112 km | 60 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Grand Est | 75 mi | 121 km | 65 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Bern | 80 mi | 130 km | 70 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Jura | 92 mi | 148 km | 80 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Rhône-Alpes | 93 mi | 149 km | 81 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Geneva by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Geneva 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 | ||
| Liechtenstein | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Monaco | 216 mi | 347 km | 187 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Luxembourg | 228 mi | 368 km | 198 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| San Marino | 286 mi | 460 km | 248 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| France | 289 mi | 465 km | 251 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Geneva. 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) |
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| Geneva (You) | Switzerland | 506,000 | 282 | 1,794.33 |
| Zurich | Switzerland | 809,000 | 1,729 | 251.87 |
| Vaud | Switzerland | — | 3,212 | — |
| Fribourg | Switzerland | 321,000 | 1,671 | 192.16 |
| Neuchâtel | Switzerland | 177,000 | 802 | 220.42 |
| Valais | Switzerland | 348,000 | 5,225 | 66.62 |
| Aosta Valley | Italy | — | 3,263 | — |
| Grand Est | France | 2,783,000 | 57,433 | 58.20 |
| Bern | Switzerland | 1,043,000 | 5,959 | 175.03 |
| Jura | Switzerland | 73,000 | 839 | 87.11 |
| Rhône-Alpes | France | 8,182,000 | 69,711 | 117.40 |
How does Geneva 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 Geneva appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Density/km² |
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| Basel-City | 5,270.27 |
| Geneva ⭐ | 1,794.33 |
| Zurich | 890.63 |
| Basel-Landschaft | 561.78 |
| Zug | 535.56 |
| Aargau | 494.30 |
| Solothurn | 350.19 |
| Thurgau | 285.57 |
| Lucerne | 278.63 |
| Schaffhausen | 278.52 |
Geneva is a state or region within Switzerland in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Geneva 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 Geneva 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Geneva 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 Geneva.
Knowing the distance from Geneva 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.
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 Geneva map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Geneva 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 Geneva 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 Geneva below the states table, or compare all Switzerland 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 Switzerland state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.