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Akershus, Norway – Norway Flag

Current Date And Time In Akershus, Norway

Sunday, 28 June 2026
03:36:27 CEST
Capital: Oslo
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 523,272
Area: 3,276.75 km²
State Code: AK

States Near To Akershus


Find states and regions closest to Akershus 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

📍 Akershus 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 Akershus from our regional database:

Capital CityOslo
Total Population523,272
Land Area3,277 km²
Population Density23.44 / km²
Center Latitude60° N
Center Longitude11.369° E
Average Elevation142 m (465 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Oslo Oslo23 mi37 km20 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Østfold Østfold51 mi83 km45 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Värmland Värmland59 mi95 km51 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Vestfold Vestfold72 mi116 km63 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Buskerud Buskerud98 mi157 km85 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Innlandet Innlandet104 mi168 km90 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Telemark Telemark114 mi184 km99 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Västra GÜtaland Västra GÜtaland130 mi209 km113 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dalarna Dalarna135 mi217 km117 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Örebro Örebro143 mi231 km124 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Akershus


Explore countries nearest to Akershus by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Akershus 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 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 Akershus. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Europe.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Akershus (You)Norway523,2723,27723.44
OsloNorway702,5431,855378.64
ØstfoldNorway258,5424,18116.78
VärmlandSweden17,519
VestfoldNorway236,4246730.30
BuskerudNorway253,00615,0543.84
InnlandetNorway371,3852,4341.91
TelemarkNorway170,64316,1583.49
Västra GÜtalandSweden23,499
DalarnaSweden30,222
ÖrebroSweden8,546

🏆 Norway State Rankings

How does Akershus 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 Akershus appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
Oslo702,543
Vestland638,821
Akershus ⭐523,272
Rogaland482,645
Trøndelag471,124
Innlandet371,385
Agder308,843
Møre og Romsdal265,544
Østfold258,542
Buskerud253,006

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Finnmark48,631
Vestland33,871
Troms25,877
Telemark16,158
Buskerud15,054
Rogaland9,376
Østfold4,181
Akershus ⭐3,277
Trøndelag2,708
Innlandet2,434

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
Oslo378.64
Vestfold30.30
Akershus ⭐23.44
Østfold16.78
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 – Akershus, Norway

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Akershus is a state or region within Norway in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Akershus 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 Akershus to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Akershus 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 Akershus

This page also lists countries nearest to Akershus 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 Akershus 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 Akershus.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Akershus 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

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Akershus

How is the distance from Akershus 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 Akershus map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Akershus mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Akershus 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 Akershus in Norway?

See the States Near To Akershus 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 Akershus 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.