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Varín, Žilina Region, Slovakia – Slovakia Flag

Current Date And Time In Varín, Slovakia

Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:19:00 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,853
District: Okres Žilina

📍 Cities Near To Varín


Find cities, states and countries closest to Varín in Žilina Region, Slovakia 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 Varín.

📍 Varín 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 Varín from our regional database:

State / RegionŽilina Region
DistrictOkres Žilina
Total Population3,853
Land Area19.09 km²
Population Density201.83 / km²
Center Latitude49.2023° N
Center Longitude18.8707° E
Elevation365 m (1,198 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Žilina Region#31 of 93
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Dolný Vadičov Dolný Vadičov5 8 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Horný Vadičov Horný Vadičov5 8 4
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Krasňany Krasňany1 2 1
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kysucké Nové Mesto Kysucké Nové Mesto8 13 7
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lipovec Lipovec6 9 5
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Radoľa Radoľa7 12 6
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Snežnica Snežnica6 9 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Stráža Stráža2 4 2
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Teplička nad Váhom Teplička nad Váhom4 6 3
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Višňové Višňové5 8 4
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Vrútky Vrútky6 10 6
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Varín


States and regions closest to Žilina Region (home state of Varín), 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 Banská Bystrica Region Banská Bystrica Region46 75 40
South (S)
National Flag Of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén87 140 76
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Budapest Budapest119 191 103
South (S)
National Flag Of Heves County Heves County104 167 90
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok145 233 126
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Komárom-Esztergom Komárom-Esztergom117 189 102
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Košice Region Košice Region87 140 76
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kujawsko-Pomorskie Kujawsko-Pomorskie95 152 82
North (N)
National Flag Of Lower Silesia Lower Silesia54 86 47
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Moravian-Silesian Region Moravian-Silesian Region63 101 54
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Varín


Countries bordering or closest to Slovakia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Varín'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 Albania520 836 451
South (S)
National Flag Of Austria Austria251 403 218
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Belarus Belarus498 802 433
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bosnia And Herzegovina Bosnia And Herzegovina342 551 297
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bulgaria Bulgaria496 798 431
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Croatia Croatia325 524 283
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia206 332 179
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark676 1,089 587
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Germany Germany446 717 387
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Greece Greece671 1,080 583
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Varín (You)Žilina Region3,853
KrasňanyŽilina Region1,2311.8NE
StrážaŽilina Region6573.8NE
Teplička nad VáhomŽilina Region4,2965.7WNW
Dolný VadičovŽilina Region5047.8NNW
VišňovéŽilina Region2,9517.8SW
Horný VadičovŽilina Region1,6678.3NNE
LipovecŽilina Region9229.1SSE
SnežnicaŽilina Region1,0799.3NW
VrútkyŽilina Region7,42410.5SSE
RadoľaŽilina Region1,52211.7NNW

🏆 Žilina Region City Rankings

How does Varín rank within Žilina Region? 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 Varín appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

✈️ Nearest Airport
Sliač Airport
IATA: SLD
66 km (41 mi) from Varín
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 Žilina Region Cities
Varín ranks #31 of 93 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Varín Sits on the Map

Varín sits inside Žilina Region, Slovakia and ranks #31 of 93 cities in Žilina Region 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 Varín 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 Varín 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 Varín and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Varín against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Žilina Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Varín: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Varín

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Varín

Which cities are closest to Varín?

See the Cities Near To Varín 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 Žilina Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Varín to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Varín ranks #31 of 93 cities in Žilina Region 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 Varín?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Varín is Sliač Airport (SLD), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.