Current Date And Time In Kaunas, Lithuania
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
22:52:51 EEST
Capital: Kaunas
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 562,841
Area: 8,089.00 km²
State Code: KU
Find states and regions closest to Kaunas in Lithuania 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 Lithuania 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 Lithuania
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 Kaunas from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| MarijampolÄ— County | 32 mi | 51 km | 27 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Alytus | 35 mi | 57 km | 31 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Vilnius | 57 mi | 91 km | 49 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| PanevÄ—Ĺľys | 60 mi | 97 km | 53 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| TauragÄ— County | 67 mi | 108 km | 58 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Siauliai | 75 mi | 121 km | 65 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Utena | 79 mi | 127 km | 69 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Kaliningrad Oblast | 96 mi | 155 km | 84 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Telsiai | 99 mi | 159 km | 86 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Grodnenskaya | 103 mi | 166 km | 90 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kaunas by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kaunas 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 | ||
| Latvia | 121 mi | 195 km | 105 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Belarus | 192 mi | 309 km | 167 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Estonia | 241 mi | 387 km | 209 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Poland | 297 mi | 478 km | 258 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Aland Islands | 376 mi | 605 km | 326 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kaunas. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaunas (You) | Lithuania | 562,841 | 8,089 | 19.01 |
| MarijampolÄ— County | Lithuania | 154,097 | 4,463 | 12.19 |
| Alytus | Lithuania | 134,070 | 5,425 | 9.53 |
| Vilnius | Lithuania | 820,511 | 9,731 | 20.19 |
| PanevÄ—Ĺľys | Lithuania | 211,189 | 7,881 | 7.44 |
| TauragÄ— County | Lithuania | 91,822 | 4,411 | 6.05 |
| Siauliai | Lithuania | 285,870 | 8,540 | 14.20 |
| Utena | Lithuania | 130,613 | 7,201 | 5.32 |
| Kaliningrad Oblast | Russia | — | 15,100 | — |
| Telsiai | Lithuania | 130,613 | 4,350 | 10.35 |
| Grodnenskaya | Belarus | 992,556 | 25,000 | 11.25 |
How does Kaunas rank within Lithuania? 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 Kaunas appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Vilnius | 820,511 |
| Kaunas ⭐ | 562,841 |
| KlaipÄ—da County | 319,958 |
| Siauliai | 285,870 |
| PanevÄ—Ĺľys | 211,189 |
| MarijampolÄ— County | 154,097 |
| Alytus | 134,070 |
| Telsiai | 130,613 |
| Utena | 130,613 |
| TauragÄ— County | 91,822 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Vilnius | 9,731 |
| Siauliai | 8,540 |
| Kaunas ⭐ | 8,089 |
| PanevÄ—Ĺľys | 7,881 |
| Utena | 7,201 |
| Alytus | 5,425 |
| KlaipÄ—da County | 5,209 |
| MarijampolÄ— County | 4,463 |
| TauragÄ— County | 4,411 |
| Telsiai | 4,350 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Vilnius | 20.19 |
| KlaipÄ—da County | 20.13 |
| Kaunas ⭐ | 19.01 |
| Siauliai | 14.20 |
| MarijampolÄ— County | 12.19 |
| Telsiai | 10.35 |
| Alytus | 9.53 |
| PanevÄ—Ĺľys | 7.44 |
| TauragÄ— County | 6.05 |
| Utena | 5.32 |
Kaunas is a state or region within Lithuania in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kaunas 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 Kaunas by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Lithuania 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 Kaunas 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°â€“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 Kaunas.
Knowing the distance from Kaunas to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Lithuania. 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 Kaunas map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kaunas to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“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 Kaunas 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 Kaunas below the states table, or compare all Lithuania 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 Lithuania state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.