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Medvezh’yegorsk, Karelia, Russia – Russia Flag

Current Date And Time In Medvezh’yegorsk, Russia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
05:11:16 MSK
State: Karelia
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 16,551

📍 Cities Near To Medvezh’yegorsk


Find cities, states and countries closest to Medvezh’yegorsk in Karelia, 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 Medvezh’yegorsk.

📍 Medvezh’yegorsk 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 Medvezh’yegorsk from our regional database:

State / RegionKarelia
Total Population16,551
Land Area14.00 km²
Population Density1,182.21 / km²
Center Latitude62.9145° N
Center Longitude34.4586° E
Elevation29 m (95 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00 to +12:00
Population Rank in Karelia#6 of 50
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Essoyla Essoyla83 134 72
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Girvas Girvas39 62 34
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kondopoga Kondopoga49 80 43
South (S)
National Flag Of Kvartsitnyy Kvartsitnyy100 161 87
South (S)
National Flag Of Matrosy Matrosy81 130 70
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nadvoitsy Nadvoitsy68 109 59
North (N)
National Flag Of Petrozavodsk Petrozavodsk78 126 68
South (S)
National Flag Of Pindushi Pindushi4 6 3
East (E)
National Flag Of Povenets Povenets12 20 11
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Pryazha Pryazha88 142 77
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Segezha Segezha58 93 50
North (N)
National Flag Of Shal’skiy Shal’skiy92 148 80
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Sheltozero Sheltozero111 178 96
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Shun’ga Shun’ga27 43 23
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Shuya Shuya67 108 58
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Medvezh’yegorsk


States and regions closest to Karelia (home state of Medvezh’yegorsk), 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 Aluksne Municipality Aluksne Municipality445 717 387
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ida-Virumaa Ida-Virumaa327 526 284
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kainuu Kainuu155 249 134
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kanta-Häme Kanta-Häme257 413 223
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kymenlaakso Kymenlaakso166 267 144
West (W)
National Flag Of Leningradskaya Oblast' Leningradskaya Oblast'216 347 187
South (S)
National Flag Of Murmansk Murmansk402 647 349
North (N)
National Flag Of North Karelia North Karelia92 148 80
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of North Savo North Savo188 302 163
West (W)
National Flag Of Novgorod Oblast Novgorod Oblast340 547 295
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Medvezh’yegorsk


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Medvezh’yegorsk (You)Karelia16,551
PindushiKarelia5,0536.1E
PovenetsKarelia2,53920.0ESE
Shun’gaKarelia1,60043.4SE
GirvasKarelia1,59262.4SW
KondopogaKarelia34,36079.6S
YanishpoleKarelia1,06989.9S
SegezhaKarelia33,35492.7N
ShuyaKarelia3,261107.6S
NadvoitsyKarelia10,780108.8N
SyapsyaKarelia676123.4SSW

🏆 Karelia City Rankings

How does Medvezh’yegorsk rank within Karelia? 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 Medvezh’yegorsk appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Petrozavodsk279,190
Kondopoga34,360
Segezha33,354
Kostomuksha30,135
Sortavala20,760
Medvezh’yegorsk ⭐16,551
Kem’13,829
Pitkyaranta13,090
Belomorsk12,165
Suoyarvi10,833

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kondopoga3,123.64
Petrozavodsk2,068.07
Kostomuksha2,009.00
Segezha1,755.47
Olonets1,667.50
Sortavala1,384.00
Pudozh1,325.63
Suoyarvi1,203.67
Medvezh’yegorsk ⭐1,182.21
Pitkyaranta1,090.83
✈️ Nearest Airport
Petrozavodsk Airport
IATA: PES
116 km (72 mi) from Medvezh’yegorsk
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 Karelia Cities
Medvezh’yegorsk ranks #6 of 50 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Medvezh’yegorsk? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Medvezh’yegorsk Sits on the Map

Medvezh’yegorsk sits inside Karelia, Russia and ranks #6 of 50 cities in Karelia 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 Medvezh’yegorsk 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 Medvezh’yegorsk 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 Medvezh’yegorsk and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Medvezh’yegorsk against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Karelia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Medvezh’yegorsk: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Medvezh’yegorsk

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Medvezh’yegorsk?

See the Cities Near To Medvezh’yegorsk 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 Karelia by population and density.

How is the distance from Medvezh’yegorsk to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Medvezh’yegorsk. 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 Karelia city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Medvezh’yegorsk compare in size to the cities near it?

Medvezh’yegorsk ranks #6 of 50 cities in Karelia 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 Medvezh’yegorsk?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Medvezh’yegorsk is Petrozavodsk Airport (PES), about 116 km (72 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.