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Vargön, Västra Götaland, Sweden – Sweden Flag

Current Date And Time In Vargön, Sweden

Friday, 14 August 2026
21:16:21 CEST
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 4,981
District: Vänersborgs Kommun

📍 Cities Near To Vargön


Find cities, states and countries closest to Vargön in Västra Götaland, Sweden 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 Vargön.

📍 Vargön 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 Vargön from our regional database:

State / RegionVästra Götaland
DistrictVänersborgs Kommun
Total Population4,981
Land Area4.15 km²
Population Density1,200.24 / km²
Center Latitude58.356° N
Center Longitude12.3906° E
Elevation59 m (194 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Västra Götaland#45 of 213
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Älvängen Älvängen29 47 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Brålanda Brålanda14 23 13
North (N)
National Flag Of Dals Rostock Dals Rostock25 40 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Färgelanda Färgelanda21 33 18
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Frändefors Frändefors11 17 9
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Göta Göta19 31 17
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Grästorp Grästorp11 17 9
East (E)
National Flag Of Jonstorp Jonstorp27 44 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Lilla Edet Lilla Edet18 29 16
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Lödöse Lödöse24 39 21
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mellerud Mellerud24 38 21
North (N)
National Flag Of Nossebro Nossebro17 27 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sålanda Sålanda27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sjuntorp Sjuntorp12 20 11
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Skepplanda Skepplanda27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Vargön


States and regions closest to Västra Götaland (home state of Vargön), 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 Akershus Akershus130 209 113
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Blekinge Blekinge185 297 160
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Buskerud Buskerud201 324 175
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Capital Region Capital Region159 256 138
South (S)
National Flag Of Central Jutland Central Jutland187 301 162
South (S)
National Flag Of Dalarna Dalarna221 356 192
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Gävleborg Gävleborg260 418 226
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Halland Halland98 158 85
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Innlandet Innlandet232 374 202
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Jönköping Jönköping79 127 68
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Vargön


Countries bordering or closest to Sweden, with aerial distance and compass direction from Vargön'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 Aland Islands Aland Islands44 71 38
East (E)
National Flag Of Austria Austria887 1,427 770
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Belarus Belarus565 908 490
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium864 1,390 750
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Czechia Czechia723 1,164 628
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark426 686 370
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Estonia Estonia248 399 215
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Finland Finland268 431 233
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany696 1,119 604
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Hungary Hungary896 1,443 778
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Vargön (You)Västra Götaland4,981
VänersborgVästra Götaland23,1194.8NW
TrollhättanVästra Götaland48,57310.0SW
VelandaVästra Götaland59214.9SSW
GrästorpVästra Götaland2,94617.2E
FrändeforsVästra Götaland64017.2NNW
SjuntorpVästra Götaland2,21320.1SSW
UpphäradVästra Götaland57222.6SSW
BrålandaVästra Götaland1,52123.2N
NossebroVästra Götaland1,88426.7SE
SollebrunnVästra Götaland1,48227.9SSE

🏆 Västra Götaland City Rankings

How does Vargön rank within Västra Götaland? 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 Vargön appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Gothenburg608,462
Borås71,700
Mölndal59,430
Trollhättan48,573
Skövde36,842
Uddevalla34,781
Majorna29,254
Partille28,648
Lerum26,913
Alingsås26,329

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Mölndal152.00
Gothenburg145.39
Borås31.40
Trollhättan26.13
Skövde22.11
Uddevalla20.08
Kinna19.30
Billdal18.74
Torslanda17.23
Kungälv14.62

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Björlanda25,941.57
Sålanda16,960.00
Hindås5,274.55
Gothenburg4,185.03
Borås2,283.44
Öjersjö2,276.68
Falköping2,063.70
Vänersborg1,881.12
Alingsås1,867.31
Trollhättan1,858.90
✈️ Nearest Airport
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport
IATA: THN
5 km (3 mi) from Vargön
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 Västra Götaland Cities
Vargön ranks #45 of 213 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Vargön Sits on the Map

Vargön sits inside Västra Götaland, Sweden and ranks #45 of 213 cities in Västra Götaland 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 Vargön 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 Vargön 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 Vargön and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Vargön against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Västra Götaland city rankings

🌎 Beyond Vargön: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Vargön

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Vargön

Which cities are closest to Vargön?

See the Cities Near To Vargön 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 Västra Götaland by population and density.

How is the distance from Vargön to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Vargön ranks #45 of 213 cities in Västra Götaland 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 Vargön?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Vargön is Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN), about 5 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.