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Kainuu, Finland – Finland Flag

Current Date And Time In Kainuu, Finland

Saturday, 11 July 2026
15:32:22 EEST
Capital: Kajaani
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 72,000
Area: 22,687.86 km²
State Code: 18

States Near To Kainuu


Find states and regions closest to Kainuu 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

📍 Kainuu 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 Kainuu from our regional database:

Capital CityKajaani
Total Population72,000
Land Area22,688 km²
Population Density3.35 / km²
Center Latitude64.3737° N
Center Longitude28.7437° E
Average Elevation192 m (629 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of North Ostrobothnia North Ostrobothnia84 mi136 km73 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kymenlaakso Kymenlaakso104 mi167 km90 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of North Savo North Savo109 mi175 km95 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of North Karelia North Karelia117 mi188 km101 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Central Ostrobothnia Central Ostrobothnia154 mi248 km134 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Karelia Karelia155 mi249 km134 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Central Finland Central Finland159 mi256 km138 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of South Savo South Savo187 mi302 km163 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of South Ostrobothnia South Ostrobothnia188 mi302 km163 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of South Karelia South Karelia219 mi353 km190 nm
South (S)

Countries Near To Kainuu


Explore countries nearest to Kainuu by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kainuu supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Europe.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aland Islands Aland Islands229 mi369 km199 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Estonia Estonia231 mi372 km201 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Sweden Sweden268 mi431 km233 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Latvia Latvia351 mi565 km305 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Lithuania Lithuania471 mi759 km409 nm
South (S)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kainuu. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Kainuu (You)Finland72,00022,6883.35
North OstrobothniaFinland420,00039,19311.83
KymenlaaksoFinland247,0004,94814.73
North SavoFinland21,078
North KareliaFinland166,00022,9039.35
Central OstrobothniaFinland69,0005,22013.75
KareliaRussia180,520
Central FinlandFinland280,00019,01216.76
South SavoFinland149,00017,09910.47
South OstrobothniaFinland189,00013,99914.06
South KareliaFinland130,0006,87223.16

🏆 Finland State Rankings

How does Kainuu rank within Finland? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below β€” useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Kainuu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

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

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Kainuu, Finland

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Kainuu is a state or region within Finland in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kainuu 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 β€” the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Kainuu to each nearby state or country β€” see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Kainuu to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Finland β€” see Finland state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Kainuu

This page also lists countries nearest to Kainuu 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kainuu 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°β€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow β€” see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Kainuu.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Kainuu 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Kainuu MapView the Kainuu satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in KainuuExplore all cities and towns in Kainuu for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Finland Country DataGet complete Finland data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Kainuu

How is the distance from Kainuu to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula β€” 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 Kainuu map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Kainuu mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Kainuu to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°β€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Kainuu in Finland?

See the States Near To Kainuu 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 Kainuu below the states table, or compare all Finland states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Finland?

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.