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Schwyz, Switzerland – Switzerland Flag

Current Date And Time In Schwyz, Switzerland

Sunday, 28 June 2026
07:46:36 CEST
Capital: Schwyz
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 162,000
Area: 907.88 km²
State Code: SZ

States Near To Schwyz


Find states and regions closest to Schwyz 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

📍 Schwyz 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 Schwyz from our regional database:

Capital CitySchwyz
Total Population162,000
Land Area908 km²
Population Density178.41 / km²
Center Latitude47.0207° N
Center Longitude8.653° E
Average Elevation508 m (1,668 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Zug Zug12 mi19 km10 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Nidwalden Nidwalden14 mi23 km12 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Lucerne Lucerne16 mi26 km14 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Uri Uri17 mi28 km15 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Glarus Glarus20 mi32 km17 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Obwalden Obwalden21 mi34 km19 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Zurich Zurich25 mi40 km22 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Aargau Aargau31 mi51 km27 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bern Bern39 mi62 km34 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Appenzell Ausserrhoden Appenzell Ausserrhoden40 mi64 km34 nm
Northeast (NE)

Countries Near To Schwyz


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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Schwyz (You)Switzerland162,000908178.41
ZugSwitzerland128,000239535.56
NidwaldenSwitzerland43,000276155.80
LucerneSwitzerland416,0001,494278.63
UriSwitzerland37,0001,07734.35
GlarusSwitzerland40,00068558.39
ObwaldenSwitzerland38,00049177.39
ZurichSwitzerland1,540,0001,729890.63
AargauSwitzerland694,0001,404494.30
BernSwitzerland55,000243226.34
Appenzell AusserrhodenSwitzerland243

🏆 Switzerland State Rankings

How does Schwyz 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 Schwyz 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-City5,270.27
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 – Schwyz, Switzerland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

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

This page also lists countries nearest to Schwyz 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 Schwyz 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 Schwyz.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Schwyz 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Schwyz

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

What does the compass direction from Schwyz mean?

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

See the States Near To Schwyz 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 Schwyz 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.