Current Date And Time In Murmansk, Russia
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
02:14:43 MSK
Capital: Murmansk
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Area: 144,902.00 km²
State Code: MUR
Find states and regions closest to Murmansk in Russia 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 Russia 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 Russia
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 Murmansk from our regional database:
| Capital City | Murmansk |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 144,902 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 68.9733° N |
| Center Longitude | 33.0856° E |
| Average Elevation | 27 m (88 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 to +12:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Lapland | 182 mi | 293 km | 158 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| Finnmark | 199 mi | 320 km | 173 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Kainuu | 339 mi | 546 km | 294 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| North Ostrobothnia | 351 mi | 565 km | 305 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Norrbotten | 361 mi | 580 km | 313 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Troms | 371 mi | 596 km | 322 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Karelia | 402 mi | 647 km | 349 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| North Karelia | 434 mi | 698 km | 377 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kymenlaakso | 443 mi | 713 km | 385 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| North Savo | 446 mi | 718 km | 388 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Murmansk by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Murmansk 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 | ||
| Mongolia | 1,015 mi | 1,633 km | 881 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| North Korea | 1,735 mi | 2,792 km | 1,506 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Kazakhstan | 1,754 mi | 2,823 km | 1,524 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
| China | 1,774 mi | 2,854 km | 1,540 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Kyrgyzstan | 1,892 mi | 3,045 km | 1,643 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Murmansk. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murmansk (You) | Russia | — | 144,902 | — |
| Lapland | Finland | 176,000 | 1,385 | 1.90 |
| Finnmark | Norway | 73,074 | 48,631 | 0.23 |
| Kainuu | Finland | 72,000 | 22,688 | 3.35 |
| North Ostrobothnia | Finland | 420,000 | 39,193 | 11.83 |
| Norrbotten | Sweden | — | 14,785 | — |
| Troms | Norway | 152,741 | 25,877 | 0.87 |
| Karelia | Russia | — | 180,520 | — |
| North Karelia | Finland | 166,000 | 22,903 | 9.35 |
| Kymenlaakso | Finland | 247,000 | 4,948 | 14.73 |
| North Savo | Finland | — | 21,078 | — |
How does Murmansk rank within Russia? 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 Murmansk appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Sakha | 3,083,523 |
| Krasnoyarsk Krai | 2,339,700 |
| Khabarovsk | 787,633 |
| Irkutsk Oblast | 774,846 |
| Chukotka | 721,481 |
| Yamalo-Nenets | 683,976 |
| Arkhangelskaya | 587,400 |
| Khanty-Mansia | 534,500 |
| Kamchatka | 472,300 |
| Magadan Oblast | 465,464 |
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Murmansk is a state or region within Russia in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Murmansk 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 Murmansk by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Russia 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 Murmansk 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 Murmansk.
Knowing the distance from Murmansk to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Russia. 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 Murmansk map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Murmansk 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 Murmansk 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 Murmansk below the states table, or compare all Russia 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 Russia state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.