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Svetogorsk, Leningradskaya Oblast', Russia – Russia Flag

Current Date And Time In Svetogorsk, Russia

Friday, 14 August 2026
23:56:34 MSK
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Population: 15,733

📍 Cities Near To Svetogorsk


Find cities, states and countries closest to Svetogorsk in Leningradskaya Oblast', 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 Svetogorsk.

📍 Svetogorsk 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 Svetogorsk from our regional database:

State / RegionLeningradskaya Oblast'
Total Population15,733
Land Area50.00 km²
Population Density314.66 / km²
Center Latitude61.1121° N
Center Longitude28.8632° E
Elevation42 m (138 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00 to +12:00
Population Rank in Leningradskaya Oblast'#33 of 138
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Admiralteisky Admiralteisky96 154 83
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Agalatovo Agalatovo78 126 68
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Akademicheskoe Akademicheskoe92 148 80
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Alakylä Alakylä22 36 19
West (W)
National Flag Of Aleksandrovskaya Aleksandrovskaya82 133 72
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aleksandrovskaya Aleksandrovskaya108 173 94
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Annino Annino101 163 88
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Avtovo Avtovo98 158 85
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Begunitsy Begunitsy107 172 93
South (S)
National Flag Of Beloostrov Beloostrov77 124 67
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bol’shaya Izhora Bol’shaya Izhora85 136 73
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bugry Bugry89 143 77
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Centralniy Centralniy96 155 84
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Chernaya Rechka Chernaya Rechka92 148 80
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dachnoye Dachnoye100 161 87
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Svetogorsk


States and regions closest to Leningradskaya Oblast' (home state of Svetogorsk), 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 Municipality251 404 218
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Augšdaugava Municipality Augšdaugava Municipality349 561 303
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Balvi Municipality Balvi Municipality262 421 227
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Daugavpils Daugavpils350 563 304
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Gulbene Municipality Gulbene Municipality273 440 237
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ida-Virumaa Ida-Virumaa166 267 144
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Jõgevamaa Jõgevamaa206 331 179
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kainuu Kainuu313 504 272
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kaluga Oblast Kaluga Oblast412 663 358
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kanta-Häme Kanta-Häme162 261 141
West-northwest (WNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Svetogorsk


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Svetogorsk (You)Leningradskaya Oblast'15,733
LosevoLeningradskaya Oblast'6407.2ESE
LesogorskiyLeningradskaya Oblast'3,2088.2SSE
ImatraSouth Karelia24,5818.9NW
KorvenkyläSouth Karelia1,53611.6NW
RuokolahtiSouth Karelia4,72119.1N
JoutsenoSouth Karelia10,60319.1W
KamennogorskLeningradskaya Oblast'6,20822.8SE
NuijamaaSouth Karelia1,19923.8SW
LaihiaSouth Karelia1,20429.2W
HakaliSouth Karelia2,16231.9W

🏆 Leningradskaya Oblast' City Rankings

How does Svetogorsk rank within Leningradskaya Oblast'? 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 Svetogorsk appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Akademicheskoe103,304
Gatchina89,761
Svetlanovskiy85,508
Vyborg78,633
Finlyandskiy72,292
Kurortnyy70,589
Sosnovyy Bor68,563
Parnas66,693
Tikhvin62,075
Chernaya Rechka56,429

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Vyborg160.85
Volkhov108.00
Sinyavino91.85
Kirovsk84.90
Sosnovyy Bor72.00
Otradnoye70.10
Vsevolozhsk62.26
Svetogorsk ⭐50.00
Vysotsk39.81
Pikalëvo38.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sampsonievskiy8,024.08
Untolovo4,180.60
Svetlanovskiy3,881.43
Gatchina3,122.12
Luga3,085.69
Tikhvin2,586.46
Gostilitsy2,509.15
Kirishi1,755.94
Kingisepp1,743.66
Sertolovo1,586.83
✈️ Nearest Airport
Lappeenranta Airport
IATA: LPP
39 km (24 mi) from Svetogorsk
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 Leningradskaya Oblast' Cities
Svetogorsk ranks #33 of 138 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Svetogorsk Sits on the Map

Svetogorsk sits inside Leningradskaya Oblast', Russia and ranks #33 of 138 cities in Leningradskaya Oblast' 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 Svetogorsk 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 Svetogorsk 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 Svetogorsk and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Svetogorsk against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Leningradskaya Oblast' city rankings

🌎 Beyond Svetogorsk: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Svetogorsk

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Svetogorsk?

See the Cities Near To Svetogorsk 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 Leningradskaya Oblast' by population and density.

How is the distance from Svetogorsk to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Svetogorsk. 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 Leningradskaya Oblast' city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Svetogorsk ranks #33 of 138 cities in Leningradskaya Oblast' 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 Svetogorsk?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Svetogorsk is Lappeenranta Airport (LPP), about 39 km (24 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.