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Ryggebyen, Østfold, Norway – Norway Flag

Current Date And Time In Ryggebyen, Norway

Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:31:04 CEST
State: Østfold
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,416
District: Moss

📍 Cities Near To Ryggebyen


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ryggebyen in Østfold, 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 Ryggebyen.

📍 Ryggebyen 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 Ryggebyen from our regional database:

State / RegionØstfold
DistrictMoss
Total Population2,416
Land Area1.59 km²
Population Density1,519.50 / km²
Center Latitude59.375° N
Center Longitude10.75° E
Elevation21 m (69 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Østfold#10 of 22
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Åros Åros24 39 21
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Årøysund Årøysund17 27 15
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ås Ås20 32 17
North (N)
National Flag Of Åsgårdstrand Åsgårdstrand10 16 9
West (W)
National Flag Of Barkåker Barkåker13 21 12
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Berger Berger18 28 15
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Borgheim Borgheim16 26 14
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Drøbak Drøbak20 33 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Elvestad Elvestad19 30 16
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Fagerstrand Fagerstrand26 41 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Fredrikstad Fredrikstad13 20 11
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Fredrikstad Fredrikstad14 22 12
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Greverud Greverud28 44 24
North (N)
National Flag Of Horten Horten10 16 9
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Karlshus Karlshus5 7 4
East-southeast (ESE)

🏳️ States Near To Ryggebyen


States and regions closest to Østfold (home state of Ryggebyen), 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 Agder138 222 120
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Akershus Akershus51 83 45
North (N)
National Flag Of Buskerud Buskerud125 200 108
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Capital Region Capital Region238 382 206
South (S)
National Flag Of Central Jutland Central Jutland262 422 228
South (S)
National Flag Of Dalarna Dalarna171 275 148
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Halland Halland179 289 156
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Innlandet Innlandet151 244 131
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jämtland Jämtland296 477 257
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Jönköping Jönköping144 232 125
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ryggebyen


Countries bordering or closest to Norway, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ryggebyen'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 Ryggebyen. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Østfold, Norway.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ryggebyen (You)Østfold2,416
RyggeØstfold2,5670.3N
LarkollenØstfold1,3736.7SW
KarlshusØstfold1,8017.4ESE
MossØstfold49,6688.4NW
MossVestfold11.2NNW
LervikØstfold2,33111.5S
KirkebygdaØstfold14.8NNE
HortenVestfold27,17815.8WNW
ÅsgårdstrandVestfold2,95916.1W
SkoppumVestfold1,71319.3W

🏆 Østfold City Rankings

How does Ryggebyen rank within Østfold? 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 Ryggebyen appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Fredrikstad83,761
Sarpsborg59,038
Moss49,668
Halden21,970
Askim12,482
Mysen5,516
Rakkestad3,779
Spydeberg3,166
Rygge2,567
Ryggebyen ⭐2,416

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Fredrikstad33.96
Sarpsborg24.19
Halden14.13
Askim7.52
Mysen4.70
Moss3.57
Rakkestad3.52
Lervik2.36
Karlshus2.06
Skjønhaug1.74

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Moss13,912.61
Spydeberg4,522.86
Fredrikstad2,466.46
Sarpsborg2,440.60
Skjeberg2,115.91
Tomter2,045.37
Askim1,659.84
Halden1,554.85
Ryggebyen ⭐1,519.50
Slevik1,207.32
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sandefjord Airport, Torp
IATA: TRF
35 km (22 mi) from Ryggebyen
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 Østfold Cities
Ryggebyen ranks #10 of 22 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Ryggebyen Sits on the Map

Ryggebyen sits inside Østfold, Norway and ranks #10 of 22 cities in Østfold 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 Ryggebyen 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 Ryggebyen 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 Ryggebyen and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ryggebyen against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Østfold city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ryggebyen: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ryggebyen and the countries closest to Ryggebyen 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 Ryggebyen, 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 Ryggebyen at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ryggebyen

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ryggebyen MapView the Ryggebyen map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ryggebyen Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Østfold OverviewExplore the Østfold 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 Ryggebyen

Which cities are closest to Ryggebyen?

See the Cities Near To Ryggebyen 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 Østfold by population and density.

How is the distance from Ryggebyen to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Ryggebyen ranks #10 of 22 cities in Østfold 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 Ryggebyen?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ryggebyen is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), about 35 km (22 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.