Current Date And Time In Pernik, Bulgaria
Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:26:47 EEST
Capital: Pernik
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 111,746
Area: 2,392.00 km²
State Code: PE
Find states and regions closest to Pernik in Bulgaria 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Bulgaria and Europe.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Bulgaria
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 Pernik from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Sofia | 16 mi | 25 km | 14 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Sofia-Capital | 23 mi | 38 km | 20 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Kyustendil | 28 mi | 45 km | 24 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Blagoevgrad | 40 mi | 65 km | 35 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Kriva Palanka | 46 mi | 73 km | 40 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Delchevo | 46 mi | 74 km | 40 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Makedonska Kamenica | 46 mi | 75 km | 40 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Vratsa | 49 mi | 79 km | 43 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Rankovce | 56 mi | 90 km | 48 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Montana | 56 mi | 91 km | 49 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Pernik by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Pernik supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| North Macedonia | 207 mi | 333 km | 179 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Romania | 223 mi | 359 km | 194 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Kosovo | 233 mi | 375 km | 202 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Serbia | 242 mi | 389 km | 210 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Albania | 294 mi | 473 km | 255 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Pernik. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pernik (You) | Bulgaria | 111,746 | 2,392 | 19.65 |
| Sofia | Bulgaria | 229,041 | 7,059 | 9.57 |
| Sofia-Capital | Bulgaria | 1,328,120 | 1,349 | 354.20 |
| Kyustendil | Bulgaria | 106,131 | 3,084 | 11.80 |
| Blagoevgrad | Bulgaria | 288,161 | 6,449 | 21.55 |
| Kriva Palanka | North Macedonia | 19,930 | 481 | 15.90 |
| Delchevo | North Macedonia | — | 422 | — |
| Makedonska Kamenica | North Macedonia | 7,524 | 190 | 13.91 |
| Vratsa | Bulgaria | 162,549 | 3,620 | 16.13 |
| Rankovce | North Macedonia | — | 241 | — |
| Montana | Bulgaria | 148,098 | 3,635 | 18.16 |
How does Pernik rank within Bulgaria? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Pernik appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Sofia-Capital | 1,328,120 |
| Plovdiv | 668,334 |
| Varna | 471,252 |
| Burgas | 378,596 |
| Stara Zagora | 316,356 |
| Blagoevgrad | 288,161 |
| Veliko Tarnovo | 235,708 |
| Sofia | 229,041 |
| Pazardzhik | 226,209 |
| Pleven | 220,346 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Burgas | 7,748 |
| Sofia | 7,059 |
| Blagoevgrad | 6,449 |
| Plovdiv | 5,973 |
| Haskovo | 5,543 |
| Stara Zagora | 5,152 |
| Dobrich | 4,720 |
| Veliko Tarnovo | 4,662 |
| Pazardzhik | 4,459 |
| Pleven | 4,337 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Sofia-Capital | 354.20 |
| Varna | 49.41 |
| Plovdiv | 49.16 |
| Stara Zagora | 27.23 |
| Pazardzhik | 24.49 |
| Ruse | 24.33 |
| Pleven | 23.75 |
| Gabrovo | 21.98 |
| Blagoevgrad | 21.55 |
| Sliven | 21.31 |
Pernik is a state or region within Bulgaria in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Pernik is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Pernik by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Bulgaria page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Europe.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Pernik using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Pernik.
Knowing the distance from Pernik to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Bulgaria. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Pernik map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Pernik to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Pernik table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Pernik below the states table, or compare all Bulgaria states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Europe. Use the population & area comparison and Bulgaria state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.