
Find cities, states and countries closest to Kohtla-Järve in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia 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 Kohtla-Järve.
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 Kohtla-Järve from our regional database:
| State / Region | Ida-Virumaa |
| District | Kohtla-Järve linn |
| Total Population | 35,395 |
| Land Area | 39.34 km² |
| Population Density | 899.72 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 59.3986° N |
| Center Longitude | 27.2731° E |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population Rank in Ida-Virumaa | #2 of 37 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aa | 5 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Alajõe | 27 | 44 | 24 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Edise | 4 | 7 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Erra-Liiva | 10 | 16 | 8 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Iisaku | 21 | 33 | 18 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Järve | 1 | 2 | 1 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Jõhvi | 6 | 9 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kahula | 5 | 7 | 4 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Kiikla | 8 | 13 | 7 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Kiviõli | 11 | 18 | 10 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kohtla-Nõmme | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Konju | 12 | 20 | 11 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Kose | 9 | 15 | 8 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kuremäe | 16 | 26 | 14 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kurtna | 12 | 20 | 11 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Ida-Virumaa (home state of Kohtla-Järve), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aluksne Municipality | 130 | 209 | 113 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Järvamaa | 73 | 117 | 63 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Jõgevamaa | 43 | 69 | 37 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kanta-Häme | 93 | 149 | 80 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Lääne-Virumaa | 38 | 62 | 33 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Paijat-Hame | 148 | 238 | 128 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Põlvamaa | 79 | 128 | 69 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Smiltene Municipality | 138 | 222 | 120 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| South Karelia | 141 | 226 | 122 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Tartu | 66 | 106 | 57 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Estonia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kohtla-Järve's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Aland Islands | 210 | 338 | 182 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Austria | 878 | 1,413 | 762 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Belarus | 356 | 573 | 309 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bosnia And Herzegovina | 1,061 | 1,708 | 921 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Croatia | 1,020 | 1,641 | 885 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Czechia | 717 | 1,154 | 623 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Finland | 231 | 372 | 201 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Hungary | 822 | 1,323 | 714 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Latvia | 119 | 192 | 104 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Lithuania | 241 | 387 | 209 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kohtla-Järve. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Kohtla-Järve (You) | Ida-Virumaa | 35,395 | — | — |
| Järve | Ida-Virumaa | 682 | 2.3 | ENE |
| Saka | Ida-Virumaa | 126 | 4.5 | NW |
| Sompa | Ida-Virumaa | — | 4.9 | SSE |
| Edise | Ida-Virumaa | 198 | 6.6 | SE |
| Kahula | Ida-Virumaa | 101 | 7.3 | SSE |
| Aa | Ida-Virumaa | 89 | 7.4 | WNW |
| Kohtla-Nõmme | Ida-Virumaa | 1,075 | 7.6 | SW |
| Jõhvi | Ida-Virumaa | 10,130 | 9.5 | ESE |
| Tammiku | Ida-Virumaa | 376 | 9.8 | SE |
| Varja | Ida-Virumaa | 121 | 10.1 | W |
How does Kohtla-Järve rank within Ida-Virumaa? 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 Kohtla-Järve appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Narva | 54,409 |
| Kohtla-Järve ⭐ | 35,395 |
| Sillamäe | 12,480 |
| Jõhvi | 10,130 |
| Toila | 4,735 |
| Kiviõli | 4,725 |
| Narva-Jõesuu | 2,681 |
| Iisaku | 1,425 |
| Kohtla-Nõmme | 1,075 |
| Püssi | 917 |
Tartu Airport IATA: TAY 126 km (78 mi) from Kohtla-Järve |
Kohtla-Järve sits inside Ida-Virumaa, Estonia and ranks #2 of 37 cities in Ida-Virumaa 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Kohtla-Järve and the countries closest to Kohtla-Järve by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Estonia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Europe.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kohtla-Järve, 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 Kohtla-Järve at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Ida-Virumaa, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kohtla-Järve — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Kohtla-Järve 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 Ida-Virumaa by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kohtla-Järve 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 Kohtla-Järve map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Kohtla-Järve 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.
It's the bearing from Kohtla-Järve 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kohtla-Järve. 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 Ida-Virumaa city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Kohtla-Järve ranks #2 of 37 cities in Ida-Virumaa by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kohtla-Järve is Tartu Airport (TAY), about 126 km (78 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.