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Savitaipale, South Karelia, Finland – Finland Flag

Current Date And Time In Savitaipale, Finland

Friday, 14 August 2026
22:26:17 EEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 3,151
District: Lappeenranta

📍 Cities Near To Savitaipale


Find cities, states and countries closest to Savitaipale in South Karelia, Finland 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 Savitaipale.

📍 Savitaipale 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 Savitaipale from our regional database:

State / RegionSouth Karelia
DistrictLappeenranta
Total Population3,151
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude61.2° N
Center Longitude27.7° E
Elevation96 m (315 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in South Karelia#10 of 37
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alakylä Alakylä20 32 17
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Anjala Anjala46 74 40
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Anjalankoski Anjalankoski43 69 37
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Broby Broby59 94 51
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Elimäki Elimäki53 86 46
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Enonkoski Enonkoski73 118 64
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Glebychevo Glebychevo63 101 55
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hakali Hakali21 34 18
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Hamina Hamina47 75 41
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hankasalmi Hankasalmi92 147 80
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Harapainen Harapainen20 32 17
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Haukivuori Haukivuori59 94 51
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Heinävesi Heinävesi90 145 78
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Hirvensalmi Hirvensalmi42 68 37
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Iitti Iitti50 81 44
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To Savitaipale


States and regions closest to South Karelia (home state of Savitaipale), 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 Aluksne Municipality Aluksne Municipality269 432 233
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Central Finland Central Finland137 221 119
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gulbene Municipality Gulbene Municipality284 457 247
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Harjumaa Harjumaa173 279 151
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ida-Virumaa Ida-Virumaa141 226 122
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Järvamaa Järvamaa193 310 168
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Jõgevamaa Jõgevamaa180 290 157
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kainuu Kainuu219 353 190
North (N)
National Flag Of Kanta-Häme Kanta-Häme62 100 54
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kymenlaakso Kymenlaakso124 199 107
North-northwest (NNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Savitaipale


Countries bordering or closest to Finland, with aerial distance and compass direction from Savitaipale'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 Aland Islands Aland Islands229 369 199
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Austria Austria1,088 1,750 944
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Belarus Belarus573 922 498
South (S)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia924 1,487 802
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Estonia Estonia231 372 201
South (S)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary1,049 1,688 911
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Latvia Latvia351 565 305
South (S)
National Flag Of Lithuania Lithuania471 759 409
South (S)
National Flag Of Moldova Moldova1,008 1,622 875
South (S)
National Flag Of Poland Poland734 1,181 637
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Savitaipale (You)South Karelia3,151
LemiSouth Karelia2,88516.3SSE
TaipalsaariSouth Karelia4,59119.6ESE
SuomenniemiSouth Savo84119.6NW
SkinnarilaSouth Karelia4,87326.3SE
KivisalmiSouth Karelia1,86626.8ESE
VoisalmiSouth Karelia2,47227.5ESE
Uus-LavolaSouth Karelia2,45327.8SE
SammonlahtiSouth Karelia1,92128.2SE
KourulaSouth Karelia2,01028.8SE
KuusimäkiSouth Karelia1,51528.9SE

🏆 South Karelia City Rankings

How does Savitaipale rank within South Karelia? 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 Savitaipale appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Lappeenranta72,909
Imatra24,581
Joutseno10,603
Skinnarila4,873
Ruokolahti4,721
Taipalsaari4,591
Luumäki4,327
Rautjärvi4,316
Parikkala4,274
Savitaipale ⭐3,151

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Saarenkylä183.08
Imatra56.53
Lappeenranta54.62

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Lappeenranta1,334.84
Imatra434.83
Saarenkylä7.24
✈️ Nearest Airport
Lappeenranta Airport
IATA: LPP
29 km (18 mi) from Savitaipale
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 Karelia Cities
Savitaipale ranks #10 of 37 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Savitaipale Sits on the Map

Savitaipale sits inside South Karelia, Finland and ranks #10 of 37 cities in South Karelia 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 Savitaipale 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 Savitaipale 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 Savitaipale and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Savitaipale against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and South Karelia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Savitaipale: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Savitaipale and the countries closest to Savitaipale by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Finland. 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 Savitaipale, 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 Savitaipale at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Savitaipale

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Savitaipale

Which cities are closest to Savitaipale?

See the Cities Near To Savitaipale 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 Karelia by population and density.

How is the distance from Savitaipale to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Savitaipale 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 Savitaipale 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 Savitaipale 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 Savitaipale 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 Savitaipale?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Savitaipale. 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 Karelia city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Savitaipale ranks #10 of 37 cities in South Karelia 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 Savitaipale?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Savitaipale is Lappeenranta Airport (LPP), about 29 km (18 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.