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Veshkelitsa, Karelia, Russia – Russia Flag

Current Date And Time In Veshkelitsa, Russia

Friday, 14 August 2026
10:18:33 MSK
State: Karelia
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 525

📍 Cities Near To Veshkelitsa


Find cities, states and countries closest to Veshkelitsa 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 Veshkelitsa.

📍 Veshkelitsa 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 Veshkelitsa from our regional database:

State / RegionKarelia
Total Population525
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude61.9214° N
Center Longitude32.8118° E
Elevation160 m (525 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00 to +12:00
Population Rank in Karelia#50 of 50
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Essoyla Essoyla12 19 10
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Gimoly Gimoly79 127 69
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Girvas Girvas48 77 41
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kondopoga Kondopoga51 82 44
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Lodeynoye Pole Lodeynoye Pole86 139 75
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Matrosy Matrosy34 55 30
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Olonec Olonec65 105 57
South (S)
National Flag Of Olonets Olonets65 105 57
South (S)
National Flag Of Pasha Pasha106 170 92
South (S)
National Flag Of Petrozavodsk Petrozavodsk51 82 44
East (E)
National Flag Of Pitkyaranta Pitkyaranta50 80 43
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Podporozh’ye Podporozh’ye83 133 72
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Porosozero Porosozero55 89 48
North (N)
National Flag Of Pryazha Pryazha31 50 27
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Salmi Salmi49 80 43
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Veshkelitsa


States and regions closest to Karelia (home state of Veshkelitsa), 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 Veshkelitsa


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Veshkelitsa (You)Karelia525
EssoylaKarelia3,30018.6ESE
SuoyarviKarelia10,83329.5NW
SyapsyaKarelia67630.1E
PryazhaKarelia4,15649.6ESE
MatrosyKarelia1,40054.8ESE
ShuyaKarelia3,26174.4E
GirvasKarelia1,59276.8NE
YanishpoleKarelia1,06978.9ENE
SalmiKarelia3,80079.6SW
PitkyarantaKarelia13,09080.1WSW

🏆 Karelia City Rankings

How does Veshkelitsa 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 Veshkelitsa appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Petrozavodsk279,190
Kondopoga34,360
Segezha33,354
Kostomuksha30,135
Sortavala20,760
Medvezh’yegorsk16,551
Kem’13,829
Pitkyaranta13,090
Belomorsk12,165
Suoyarvi10,833

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Petrozavodsk135.00
Loukhi29.20
Kem’21.00
Segezha19.00
Sortavala15.00
Kostomuksha15.00
Medvezh’yegorsk14.00
Belomorsk13.00
Pitkyaranta12.00
Kondopoga11.00

🏙 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’yegorsk1,182.21
Pitkyaranta1,090.83
✈️ Nearest Airport
Petrozavodsk Airport
IATA: PES
70 km (44 mi) from Veshkelitsa
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
Veshkelitsa ranks #50 of 50 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Veshkelitsa Sits on the Map

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

🌎 Beyond Veshkelitsa: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Veshkelitsa

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Veshkelitsa MapView the Veshkelitsa map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Veshkelitsa 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 Veshkelitsa

Which cities are closest to Veshkelitsa?

See the Cities Near To Veshkelitsa 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 Veshkelitsa to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Veshkelitsa. 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 Veshkelitsa compare in size to the cities near it?

Veshkelitsa ranks #50 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 Veshkelitsa?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Veshkelitsa is Petrozavodsk Airport (PES), about 70 km (44 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.