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Østfold, Norway – Norway Flag

Current Date And Time In Østfold, Norway

Wednesday, 22 July 2026
06:21:30 CEST
Capital: Sarpsborg
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 258,542
Area: 4,181.00 km²
State Code: Ø

States Near To Østfold


Find states and regions closest to Østfold in Norway 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 Norway 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 Norway

📍 Østfold 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 Østfold from our regional database:

Capital CitySarpsborg
Total Population258,542
Land Area4,181 km²
Population Density16.78 / km²
Center Latitude59.2558° N
Center Longitude11.3279° E
Average Elevation138 m (453 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Vestfold Vestfold43 mi70 km38 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Oslo Oslo50 mi80 km43 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Akershus Akershus51 mi83 km45 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Värmland Värmland58 mi93 km50 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Västra GÜtaland Västra GÜtaland81 mi130 km70 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Telemark Telemark106 mi171 km92 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Buskerud Buskerud125 mi200 km108 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Örebro Örebro137 mi221 km119 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Agder Agder138 mi222 km120 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of JĂśnkĂśping JĂśnkĂśping144 mi232 km125 nm
Southeast (SE)

Countries Near To Østfold


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

Quick Links: Norway Info | Countries Near Norway | Country Geolocation

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark293 mi472 km255 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Sweden Sweden349 mi561 km303 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Aland Islands Aland Islands392 mi630 km340 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Faroe Islands Faroe Islands520 mi837 km452 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of United Kingdom United Kingdom560 mi900 km486 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Østfold (You)Norway258,5424,18116.78
VestfoldNorway236,4246730.30
OsloNorway702,5431,855378.64
AkershusNorway523,2723,27723.44
VärmlandSweden17,519
Västra GÜtalandSweden23,499
TelemarkNorway170,64316,1583.49
BuskerudNorway253,00615,0543.84
ÖrebroSweden8,546
AgderNorway308,843104.89
JĂśnkĂśpingSweden1,256

🏆 Norway State Rankings

How does Østfold rank within Norway? 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 Østfold appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Oslo702,543
Vestland638,821
Akershus523,272
Rogaland482,645
Trøndelag471,124
Innlandet371,385
Agder308,843
Møre og Romsdal265,544
Østfold ⭐258,542
Buskerud253,006

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Finnmark48,631
Vestland33,871
Troms25,877
Telemark16,158
Buskerud15,054
Rogaland9,376
Østfold ⭐4,181
Akershus3,277
Trøndelag2,708
Innlandet2,434

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Oslo378.64
Vestfold30.30
Akershus23.44
Østfold ⭐16.78
Rogaland10.55
Vestland4.96
Agder4.89
Buskerud3.84
Telemark3.49
Møre og Romsdal3.26
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 – Østfold, Norway

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Østfold is a state or region within Norway in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Østfold 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.

📏 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 Østfold to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Østfold 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 Norway — see Norway state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Østfold

This page also lists countries nearest to Østfold by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Norway 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 Østfold 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 Østfold.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Østfold to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Norway. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Østfold

How is the distance from Østfold to nearby states calculated?

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 Østfold map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Østfold mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Østfold 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.

Which states are closest to Østfold in Norway?

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

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

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 Norway state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.