Lelystad is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Flevoland in the central part of the country. It lies along the IJsselmeer, about 60 km (37 miles) northeast of Amsterdam, with Almere to the southwest and Emmeloord to the north.
Location Map of Lelystad, Netherlands
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Where is Lelystad Located?
Lelystad is a city in the Netherlands, located in the province of Flevoland in the central part of the country. It lies along the IJsselmeer, about 60 km (37 miles) northeast of Amsterdam, with Almere to the southwest and Emmeloord to the north.
The city covers an area of approximately 765.39 sq km (295.52 sq mi) and has a population of around 80,000 people based on recent estimates.
Lelystad is known for its reclaimed land and aviation history, with key attractions including Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, Aviodrome Aviation Museum, Batavialand, Oostvaardersplassen, Markermeer, and the waterfront areas.
Lelystad, Netherlands Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Lelystad |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Flevoland |
| Region | Central Netherlands |
| Established | 1967 (planned city) |
| Population | ~80,000 |
| Total Area | 765.39 sq km (295.52 sq mi) |
| Population Density | ~105 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.5185掳 N, 5.4714掳 E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 8200鈥�8245 |
| Area Code | +31 320 |
| Major Waterways | Markermeer, IJsselmeer, polder canals |
| Transportation | Connected by rail and highways; Lelystad railway station links to Amsterdam and Zwolle |
| Famous For | Modern planning, aviation history, nature reserves |
| Top Attractions | Batavia Stad Fashion Outlet, Aviodrome Aviation Museum, Oostvaardersplassen |
| Official Website |
Distance from Lelystad to Major Cities in the Netherlands
- Lelystad to Amsterdam 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Lelystad to Utrecht 鈥� 65 km (40 miles)
- Lelystad to Haarlem 鈥� 70 km (43 miles)
- Lelystad to The Hague 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Lelystad to Rotterdam 鈥� 100 km (62 miles)
- Lelystad to Leiden 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Lelystad to Delft 鈥� 105 km (65 miles)
- Lelystad to Eindhoven 鈥� 120 km (75 miles)
- Lelystad to Tilburg 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Lelystad to Breda 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)
- Lelystad to Groningen 鈥� 140 km (87 miles)
- Lelystad to Zwolle 鈥� 50 km (31 miles)
- Lelystad to Arnhem 鈥� 85 km (53 miles)
- Lelystad to Nijmegen 鈥� 95 km (59 miles)
- Lelystad to Maastricht 鈥� 185 km (115 miles)
- Lelystad to Almere 鈥� 30 km (19 miles)
- Lelystad to Amersfoort 鈥� 55 km (34 miles)
- Lelystad to Apeldoorn 鈥� 60 km (37 miles)
- Lelystad to Enschede 鈥� 115 km (71 miles)
- Lelystad to Dordrecht 鈥� 110 km (68 miles)