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Burfjord, Troms, Norway – Norway Flag

Current Date And Time In Burfjord, Norway

Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:03:29 CEST
State: Troms
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 405
District: Kvænangen

📍 Cities Near To Burfjord


Find cities, states and countries closest to Burfjord in Troms, Norway 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 Burfjord.

📍 Burfjord 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 Burfjord from our regional database:

State / RegionTroms
DistrictKvænangen
Total Population405
Land Area0.57 km²
Population Density710.53 / km²
Center Latitude69.938° N
Center Longitude22.0521° E
Elevation119 m (390 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Troms#20 of 21
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alavieska Alavieska403 649 350
South (S)
National Flag Of Alppila Alppila350 564 304
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Alta Alta29 47 25
East (E)
National Flag Of Alvik Alvik306 492 265
South (S)
National Flag Of Älvsbyn Älvsbyn296 476 257
South (S)
National Flag Of Ånäset Ånäset393 632 341
South (S)
National Flag Of Ånäset Ånäset312 501 271
South (S)
National Flag Of Andenes Andenes149 240 129
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Andselv Andselv105 168 91
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Antnäs Antnäs303 487 263
South (S)
National Flag Of Arjeplog Arjeplog289 465 251
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Arvidsjaur Arvidsjaur310 498 269
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Åsele Åsele419 674 363
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ávanuorri Ávanuorri95 152 82
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Backa Backa343 552 298
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Burfjord


States and regions closest to Troms (home state of Burfjord), 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 Central Finland Central Finland498 802 433
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Central Ostrobothnia Central Ostrobothnia416 670 362
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Finnmark Finnmark212 341 184
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gävleborg Gävleborg529 852 460
South (S)
National Flag Of Jämtland Jämtland419 674 364
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nordland Nordland165 266 143
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Norrbotten Norrbotten168 271 146
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of North Ostrobothnia North Ostrobothnia371 598 323
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ostrobothnia Ostrobothnia413 665 359
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Paijat-Hame Paijat-Hame587 944 509
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Burfjord


Countries bordering or closest to Norway, with aerial distance and compass direction from Burfjord'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 Islands392 630 340
East (E)
National Flag Of Austria Austria928 1,493 806
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium706 1,136 613
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia785 1,264 682
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark293 472 255
South (S)
National Flag Of France France1,016 1,636 883
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Germany Germany647 1,042 562
South (S)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey876 1,410 761
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary1,021 1,643 886
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man647 1,041 562
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Burfjord (You)Troms405
ØksfjordFinnmark51535.4NNE
SkjervøyTroms2,46042.4WNW
StorslettTroms1,45543.7WSW
AltaFinnmark15,09446.6E
OlderdalenTroms32269.2WSW
BreivikbotnFinnmark72.9N
LyngseidetTroms82181.2WSW
IvgobahtaTroms53992.0SW
HansnesTroms49392.5W
RypefjordFinnmark1,73199.0NE

🏆 Troms City Rankings

How does Burfjord rank within Troms? 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 Burfjord appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Tromsø41,915
Harstad20,953
Tromsdalen18,291
Lenvik11,679
Finnsnes3,907
Setermoen2,464
Skjervøy2,460
Borkenes1,508
Storslett1,455
Storsteinnes1,076

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Tromsdalen3,636.38
Tromsø1,972.47
Skjervøy1,892.31
Harstad1,854.25
Borkenes1,464.08
Finnsnes1,194.80
Hansnes1,006.12
Sjøvegan975.00
Storsteinnes952.21
Moen951.69
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sørkjosen Airport
IATA: SOJ
45 km (28 mi) from Burfjord
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 Troms Cities
Burfjord ranks #20 of 21 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Burfjord Sits on the Map

Burfjord sits inside Troms, Norway and ranks #20 of 21 cities in Troms 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 Burfjord 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 Burfjord 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 Burfjord and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Burfjord against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Troms city rankings

🌎 Beyond Burfjord: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Burfjord

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Burfjord

Which cities are closest to Burfjord?

See the Cities Near To Burfjord 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 Troms by population and density.

How is the distance from Burfjord to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Burfjord ranks #20 of 21 cities in Troms 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 Burfjord?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Burfjord is Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ), about 45 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.