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Uelen, Chukotka, Russia – Russia Flag

Current Date And Time In Uelen, Russia

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:18:02 MSK
State: Chukotka
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 697

📍 Cities Near To Uelen


Find cities, states and countries closest to Uelen in Chukotka, Russia 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 Uelen.

📍 Uelen 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 Uelen from our regional database:

State / RegionChukotka
Total Population697
Land Area166.35 km²
Population Density4.19 / km²
Center Latitude66.1597° N
Center Longitude-169.8098° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00 to +12:00
Population Rank in Chukotka#11 of 11
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alakanuk Alakanuk285 459 248
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Chevak Chevak345 555 299
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Emmonak Emmonak282 453 244
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gambell Gambell174 280 151
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hooper Bay Hooper Bay339 546 294
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kipnuk Kipnuk466 750 404
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kotlik Kotlik284 458 247
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Lavrentiya Lavrentiya52 84 45
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lorino Lorino70 113 61
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mountain Village Mountain Village336 540 291
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nome Nome171 275 148
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Point Hope Point Hope172 277 149
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Provideniya Provideniya155 250 135
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Savoonga Savoonga171 276 149
South (S)
National Flag Of Scammon Bay Scammon Bay324 522 282
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Uelen


States and regions closest to Chukotka (home state of Uelen), 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 Kamchatka Kamchatka327 526 284
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Magadan Oblast Magadan Oblast571 919 496
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Uelen


Countries bordering or closest to Russia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Uelen'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 Mongolia Mongolia1,015 1,633 881
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Uelen (You)Chukotka697
LavrentiyaChukotka1,24283.8SW
LorinoChukotka1,450113.0SW
ShishmarefAlaska580168.0E
ProvideniyaChukotka2,536249.9SW
NomeAlaska3,806275.2SE
SavoongaAlaska691275.9S
Point HopeAlaska701276.9NNE
GambellAlaska701279.7SSW
EmmonakAlaska849453.1SE
KotlikAlaska626457.7SE

🏆 Chukotka City Rankings

How does Uelen rank within Chukotka? 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 Uelen appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Anadyr15,604
Bilibino5,757
Pevek4,837
Cherskiy3,707
Provideniya2,536
Egvekinot2,248
Beringovskiy1,861
Lorino1,450
Lavrentiya1,242
Leningradskiy712

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Uelen ⭐166.35
Pevek60.32
Anadyr53.00
Bilibino18.00
Beringovskiy6.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Bilibino319.83
Beringovskiy310.17
Anadyr294.42
Pevek80.19
Uelen ⭐4.19
✈️ Nearest Airport
Nome Airport
IATA: OME
273 km (170 mi) from Uelen
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 Chukotka Cities
Uelen ranks #11 of 11 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Uelen Sits on the Map

Uelen sits inside Chukotka, Russia and ranks #11 of 11 cities in Chukotka 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 Uelen 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 Uelen 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 Uelen and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Uelen against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Chukotka city rankings

🌎 Beyond Uelen: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Uelen

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Uelen

Which cities are closest to Uelen?

See the Cities Near To Uelen 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 Chukotka by population and density.

How is the distance from Uelen to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Uelen ranks #11 of 11 cities in Chukotka 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 Uelen?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Uelen is Nome Airport (OME), about 273 km (170 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.