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Şimnicu de Sus, Dolj, Romania – Romania Flag

Current Date And Time In Şimnicu de Sus, Romania

Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:57:46 EEST
State: Dolj
Currency: Romanian Leu (RON)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 4,380
District: Comuna Şimnicu de Sus

📍 Cities Near To Şimnicu de Sus


Find cities, states and countries closest to Şimnicu de Sus in Dolj, Romania 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 Şimnicu de Sus.

📍 Şimnicu de Sus 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 Şimnicu de Sus from our regional database:

State / RegionDolj
DistrictComuna Şimnicu de Sus
Total Population4,380
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude44.3833° N
Center Longitude23.8° E
Elevation154 m (505 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Dolj#32 of 212
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albești Albești2 3 2
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Almăj Almăj6 10 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bogea Bogea6 9 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bucovăţ Bucovăţ6 10 5
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Cernele Cernele4 7 4
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cernelele de Sus Cernelele de Sus4 7 4
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Cornetu Cornetu4 6 3
North (N)
National Flag Of Craiova Craiova5 7 4
South (S)
National Flag Of Ghercești Ghercești5 8 4
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Goiești Goiești7 11 6
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Işalniţa Işalniţa3 6 3
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Izvorul Rece Izvorul Rece3 5 3
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mălăești Mălăești6 10 5
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Milești Milești5 8 4
North (N)
National Flag Of Mischii Mischii2 4 2
East (E)

🏳️ States Near To Şimnicu de Sus


States and regions closest to Dolj (home state of Şimnicu de Sus), 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 Alba County Alba County138 222 120
North (N)
National Flag Of Arges Arges86 138 74
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Brașov County Brașov County136 219 118
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Caraș-Severin County Caraș-Severin County101 162 88
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Dâmbovița County Dâmbovița County103 166 89
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Gabrovo Gabrovo123 197 107
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gorj County Gorj County58 93 50
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hunedoara County Hunedoara County117 188 102
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kriva Palanka Kriva Palanka150 242 131
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kyustendil Kyustendil138 222 120
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Şimnicu de Sus


Countries bordering or closest to Romania, with aerial distance and compass direction from Şimnicu de Sus'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 Albania Albania409 658 355
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Austria Austria505 812 438
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Belarus Belarus553 890 480
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina383 616 332
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria223 359 194
South (S)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia476 766 413
West (W)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia514 828 447
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece501 806 435
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary273 439 237
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kosovo Kosovo306 492 266
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Şimnicu de Sus. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Dolj, Romania.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Şimnicu de Sus (You)Dolj4,380
AlbeștiDolj6702.8WSW
Șimnicu de JosDolj9953.2SSE
MischiiDolj1,8414.0E
Izvorul ReceDolj6294.8SW
IşalniţaDolj3,9555.6WNW
MlecăneștiDolj6035.8E
CornetuDolj5816.4N
RovineDolj6556.8WSW
Cernelele de SusDolj8647.0SW
CerneleDolj2,7887.2SW

🏆 Dolj City Rankings

How does Şimnicu de Sus rank within Dolj? 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 Şimnicu de Sus appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Craiova234,140
Băileşti19,599
Filiaşi18,995
Calafat18,643
Dăbuleni13,641
Poiana Mare12,633
Sadova8,277
Segarcea7,944
Moţăţei7,898
Dăneţi7,110

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Golenți16.92

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Golenți40.48
✈️ Nearest Airport
Craiova International Airport
IATA: CRA
10 km (6 mi) from Şimnicu de Sus
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 Dolj Cities
Şimnicu de Sus ranks #32 of 212 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Şimnicu de Sus? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Şimnicu de Sus Sits on the Map

Şimnicu de Sus sits inside Dolj, Romania and ranks #32 of 212 cities in Dolj 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 Şimnicu de Sus 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 Şimnicu de Sus 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 Şimnicu de Sus and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Şimnicu de Sus against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Dolj city rankings

🌎 Beyond Şimnicu de Sus: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Şimnicu de Sus

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Şimnicu de Sus

Which cities are closest to Şimnicu de Sus?

See the Cities Near To Şimnicu de Sus 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 Dolj by population and density.

How is the distance from Şimnicu de Sus to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Şimnicu de Sus. 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 Dolj city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Şimnicu de Sus compare in size to the cities near it?

Şimnicu de Sus ranks #32 of 212 cities in Dolj 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 Şimnicu de Sus?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Şimnicu de Sus is Craiova International Airport (CRA), about 10 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.