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Svendborg, South Denmark, Denmark – Denmark Flag

Current Date And Time In Svendborg, Denmark

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:02:56 CEST
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 27,300
District: Svendborg Kommune

📍 Cities Near To Svendborg


Find cities, states and countries closest to Svendborg in South Denmark, Denmark 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Svendborg.

📍 Svendborg 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 Svendborg from our regional database:

State / RegionSouth Denmark
DistrictSvendborg Kommune
Total Population27,300
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude55.0598° N
Center Longitude10.6068° E
Elevation14 m (46 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in South Denmark#7 of 120
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Årslev Årslev18 29 15
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ærøskøbing Ærøskøbing14 23 12
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bellinge Bellinge22 36 19
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Birkende Birkende22 36 19
North (N)
National Flag Of Blommenslyst Blommenslyst27 43 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bullerup Bullerup26 42 23
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Faaborg Faaborg15 24 13
West (W)
National Flag Of Højby Højby20 32 17
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Humble Humble16 26 14
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kerteminde Kerteminde27 43 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Langeskov Langeskov21 33 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Lumby Lumby29 47 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Marstal Marstal15 23 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Munkebo Munkebo27 44 24
North (N)
National Flag Of Neder Holluf Neder Holluf22 35 19
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Svendborg


States and regions closest to South Denmark (home state of Svendborg), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Agder Agder132 213 115
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Akershus Akershus229 369 199
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bremen Bremen261 419 226
South (S)
National Flag Of Buskerud Buskerud254 409 221
North (N)
National Flag Of Capital Region Capital Region127 204 110
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Central Jutland Central Jutland128 205 111
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Drenthe Drenthe291 469 253
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Friesland Friesland300 483 261
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Groningen Groningen275 443 239
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Halland Halland129 207 112
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To Svendborg


Countries bordering or closest to Denmark, with aerial distance and compass direction from Svendborg's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Austria Austria641 1,032 557
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium448 722 389
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia509 820 442
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany354 570 308
South (S)
National Flag Of Liechtenstein Liechtenstein629 1,012 546
South (S)
National Flag Of Luxembourg Luxembourg467 751 405
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Netherlands Netherlands332 535 288
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Norway Norway293 472 255
North (N)
National Flag Of Poland Poland492 792 427
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Sweden Sweden426 686 370
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Svendborg. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in South Denmark, Denmark.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Svendborg (You)South Denmark27,300
VindebySouth Denmark2,3391.7SSE
TroenseSouth Denmark1,2403.8SE
Thurø BySouth Denmark3,3503.9ESE
Vester-SkerningeSouth Denmark1,3159.8W
RudkøbingSouth Denmark4,52115.2SSE
TranekærSouth Denmark12,36716.6ESE
TranekaerZealand16.8ESE
RyslingeSouth Denmark1,76820.7NNW
RingeSouth Denmark6,47421.4NNW
ØrbækSouth Denmark1,70222.5N

🏆 South Denmark City Rankings

How does Svendborg rank within South Denmark? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Svendborg appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Odense180,863
Esbjerg71,698
Kolding61,638
Vejle60,231
Fredericia40,886
Sønderborg27,766
Svendborg ⭐27,300
Haderslev22,011
Nyborg17,525
Aabenraa16,401

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Odense305.60
Sønderborg13.40
Nyborg11.20
Aabenraa9.69
Tønder6.79
Christiansfeld3.85

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Tønder2,415.46
Sønderborg2,072.09
Aabenraa1,692.57
Nyborg1,564.73
Christiansfeld773.25
Odense591.83
✈️ Nearest Airport
Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport
IATA: ODE
49 km (31 mi) from Svendborg
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
📊 Compare South Denmark Cities
Svendborg ranks #7 of 120 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Svendborg? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Svendborg Sits on the Map

Svendborg sits inside South Denmark, Denmark and ranks #7 of 120 cities in South Denmark by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Svendborg to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Svendborg outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Svendborg and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Svendborg against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and South Denmark city rankings

🌎 Beyond Svendborg: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Svendborg and the countries closest to Svendborg by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Denmark. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Svendborg, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Svendborg at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Svendborg

If you're stringing together stops in South Denmark, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Svendborg — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Svendborg MapView the Svendborg map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Svendborg Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ South Denmark OverviewExplore the South Denmark state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Denmark Country DataGet complete Denmark data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Svendborg

Which cities are closest to Svendborg?

See the Cities Near To Svendborg table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in South Denmark by population and density.

How is the distance from Svendborg to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Svendborg and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Svendborg map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Svendborg will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Svendborg to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Svendborg?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Svendborg. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and South Denmark city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Svendborg compare in size to the cities near it?

Svendborg ranks #7 of 120 cities in South Denmark by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Svendborg?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Svendborg is Odense Hans Christian Andersen Airport (ODE), about 49 km (31 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.