
Find states and regions closest to Central Finland in Finland 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 Finland 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 Finland
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 Central Finland from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| North Savo | 55 mi | 88 km | 47 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| South Ostrobothnia | 69 mi | 111 km | 60 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Kymenlaakso | 73 mi | 117 km | 63 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Pirkanmaa | 83 mi | 133 km | 72 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Central Ostrobothnia | 84 mi | 136 km | 73 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Uusimaa | 86 mi | 139 km | 75 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Paijat-Hame | 91 mi | 147 km | 79 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| South Savo | 94 mi | 152 km | 82 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Kanta-Häme | 122 mi | 196 km | 106 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Southwest Finland | 129 mi | 208 km | 112 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Central Finland by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Central Finland 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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| Aland Islands | 229 mi | 369 km | 199 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Estonia | 231 mi | 372 km | 201 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Sweden | 268 mi | 431 km | 233 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Latvia | 351 mi | 565 km | 305 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Lithuania | 471 mi | 759 km | 409 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Central Finland. 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) |
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| Central Finland (You) | Finland | 280,000 | 19,012 | 16.76 |
| North Savo | Finland | — | 21,078 | — |
| South Ostrobothnia | Finland | 189,000 | 13,999 | 14.06 |
| Kymenlaakso | Finland | 247,000 | 4,948 | 14.73 |
| Pirkanmaa | Finland | 541,000 | 15,550 | 42.98 |
| Central Ostrobothnia | Finland | 69,000 | 5,220 | 13.75 |
| Uusimaa | Finland | 202,000 | 9,569 | 39.41 |
| Paijat-Hame | Finland | — | 6,942 | — |
| South Savo | Finland | 149,000 | 17,099 | 10.47 |
| Southwest Finland | Finland | 217,000 | 10,912 | 26.43 |
| South Karelia | Finland | 130,000 | 6,872 | 23.16 |
How does Central Finland rank within Finland? 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 Central Finland appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Uusimaa | 1,755,000 |
| Pirkanmaa | 541,000 |
| Southwest Finland | 485,000 |
| North Ostrobothnia | 420,000 |
| Central Finland ⭐ | 280,000 |
| Kymenlaakso | 247,000 |
| Southwest Finland | 217,000 |
| Uusimaa | 202,000 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 189,000 |
| Ostrobothnia | 182,000 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| North Ostrobothnia | 39,193 |
| North Karelia | 22,903 |
| Kainuu | 22,688 |
| North Savo | 21,078 |
| Central Finland ⭐ | 19,012 |
| South Savo | 17,099 |
| Pirkanmaa | 15,550 |
| South Ostrobothnia | 13,999 |
| Southwest Finland | 10,912 |
| Southwest Finland | 10,663 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Uusimaa | 192.89 |
| Southwest Finland | 45.49 |
| Pirkanmaa | 42.98 |
| Uusimaa | 39.41 |
| Kanta-Häme | 33.41 |
| Southwest Finland | 26.43 |
| Ostrobothnia | 23.48 |
| South Karelia | 23.16 |
| Central Finland ⭐ | 16.76 |
| Kymenlaakso | 14.73 |
Central Finland is a state or region within Finland in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Central Finland 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 Central Finland by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Finland 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 Central Finland 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 Central Finland.
Knowing the distance from Central Finland to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Finland. 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 Central Finland map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Central Finland 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 Central Finland 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 Central Finland below the states table, or compare all Finland 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 Finland state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.