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Rustavi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia – Georgia Flag

Current Date And Time In Rustavi, Georgia

Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:04:10 GET
Currency: Georgian Lari (GEL)
Timezone: UTC +04:00 (GET)
Population: 128,249
District: Rustavi Municipality

📍 Cities Near To Rustavi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Rustavi in Kvemo Kartli, Georgia 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 Rustavi.

📍 Rustavi 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 Rustavi from our regional database:

State / RegionKvemo Kartli
DistrictRustavi Municipality
Total Population128,249
Land Area60.00 km²
Population Density2,137.48 / km²
Center Latitude41.5627° N
Center Longitude44.9787° E
Elevation345 m (1,132 ft)
UTC Time Zone+04:00
Population Rank in Kvemo Kartli#1 of 20
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Archis Archis28 45 24
South (S)
National Flag Of Ayrum Ayrum26 42 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Bagratashen Bagratashen24 38 20
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Berdavan Berdavan25 40 21
South (S)
National Flag Of Chochkan Chochkan27 44 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Debedavan Debedavan21 34 19
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Didi Lilo Didi Lilo12 19 10
North (N)
National Flag Of Dighomi Dighomi19 31 17
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dovegh Dovegh26 42 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Dzegvi Dzegvi28 44 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gardabani Gardabani9 15 8
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gldani Gldani19 31 17
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Haghtanak Haghtanak24 39 21
South (S)
National Flag Of Koghb Koghb26 42 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Kojori Kojori16 26 14
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Rustavi


States and regions closest to Kvemo Kartli (home state of Rustavi), 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 Ağrı Ağrı148 238 128
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ağstafa Ağstafa47 75 41
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Aragatsotn Aragatsotn88 141 76
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ararat Ararat108 174 94
South (S)
National Flag Of Ardahan Ardahan105 168 91
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Armavir Armavir97 156 84
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Balakan District Balakan District95 153 83
East (E)
National Flag Of Chechnya Chechnya143 231 125
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Daşkǝsǝn Daşkǝsǝn101 163 88
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gadabay District Gadabay District87 139 75
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Rustavi


Countries bordering or closest to Georgia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Rustavi'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 Armenia Armenia178 287 155
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan266 428 231
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Cyprus Cyprus729 1,173 633
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Iran Iran887 1,427 770
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Iraq Iraq628 1,011 546
South (S)
National Flag Of Israel Israel909 1,463 789
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Jordan Jordan901 1,450 782
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kuwait Kuwait927 1,492 805
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Lebanon Lebanon712 1,146 618
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nagorno Karabakh Nagorno Karabakh226 363 196
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Rustavi (You)Kvemo Kartli128,249
Ponich’alaTbilisi4,4529.7NNW
GardabaniKvemo Kartli12,36414.7SE
Ts’inubaniTbilisi1,27415.7N
NasaguriTbilisi1,50916.7N
Vark’etiliTbilisi3,00417.1NNW
MarneuliKvemo Kartli26,40017.2WSW
TbilisiTbilisi1,049,49818.7NW
Didi LiloKvemo Kartli3,34919.3N
ShindisiTbilisi1,72220.9WNW
T’abakhmelaTbilisi2,07320.9WNW

🏆 Kvemo Kartli City Rankings

How does Rustavi rank within Kvemo Kartli? 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 Rustavi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Rustavi ⭐128,249
Marneuli26,400
Gardabani12,364
Bolnisi8,461
Mart’q’opi7,397
Sadakhlo7,337
Tsqnet’i7,166
Sartich’ala6,009
Kazreti5,547
Tetritsqaro5,041

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Rustavi ⭐60.00
Bolnisi4.63

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Rustavi ⭐2,137.48
Bolnisi1,827.43
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tbilisi International Airport
IATA: TBS
12 km (7 mi) from Rustavi
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 Kvemo Kartli Cities
Rustavi ranks #1 of 20 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Rustavi Sits on the Map

Rustavi sits inside Kvemo Kartli, Georgia and ranks #1 of 20 cities in Kvemo Kartli 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 Rustavi 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 Rustavi 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 Rustavi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Rustavi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kvemo Kartli city rankings

🌎 Beyond Rustavi: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Rustavi, 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 Rustavi at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Rustavi

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Rustavi

Which cities are closest to Rustavi?

See the Cities Near To Rustavi 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 Kvemo Kartli by population and density.

How is the distance from Rustavi to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Rustavi ranks #1 of 20 cities in Kvemo Kartli 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 Rustavi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Rustavi is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS), about 12 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.