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Lucerne, Switzerland – Switzerland Flag

Current Date And Time In Lucerne, Switzerland

Wednesday, 29 July 2026
15:07:13 CEST
Capital: Lucerne
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 416,000
Area: 1,493.51 km²
State Code: LU

States Near To Lucerne


Find states and regions closest to Lucerne 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

📍 Lucerne 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 Lucerne from our regional database:

Capital CityLucerne
Total Population416,000
Land Area1,494 km²
Population Density278.63 / km²
Center Latitude47.0502° N
Center Longitude8.3093° E
Average Elevation439 m (1,441 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Nidwalden Nidwalden9 mi15 km8 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Obwalden Obwalden12 mi20 km11 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Zug Zug13 mi20 km11 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Schwyz Schwyz16 mi26 km14 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Aargau Aargau23 mi38 km20 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Uri Uri24 mi38 km20 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Zurich Zurich25 mi40 km22 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Glarus Glarus36 mi57 km31 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Basel-Landschaft Basel-Landschaft37 mi60 km32 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Solothurn Solothurn38 mi61 km33 nm
West-northwest (WNW)

Countries Near To Lucerne


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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Lucerne (You)Switzerland416,0001,494278.63
NidwaldenSwitzerland43,000276155.80
ObwaldenSwitzerland38,00049177.39
ZugSwitzerland128,000239535.56
SchwyzSwitzerland162,000908178.41
AargauSwitzerland694,0001,404494.30
UriSwitzerland37,0001,07734.35
ZurichSwitzerland1,540,0001,729890.63
GlarusSwitzerland40,00068558.39
Basel-LandschaftSwitzerland291,000518561.78
SolothurnSwitzerland277,000790350.19

🏆 Switzerland State Rankings

How does Lucerne 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 Lucerne appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Zurich1,540,000
Bern1,043,000
Zurich809,000
Aargau694,000
Geneva506,000
Lucerne ⭐416,000
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-City5,270.27
Geneva1,794.33
Zurich890.63
Basel-Landschaft561.78
Zug535.56
Aargau494.30
Solothurn350.19
Thurgau285.57
Lucerne ⭐278.63
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 – Lucerne, Switzerland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Lucerne 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 Lucerne

This page also lists countries nearest to Lucerne 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 Lucerne 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 Lucerne.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Lucerne 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Lucerne

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

What does the compass direction from Lucerne mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Lucerne 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 Lucerne in Switzerland?

See the States Near To Lucerne 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 Lucerne 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.