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Penza Oblast, Russia – Russia Flag

Current Date And Time In Penza Oblast, Russia

Saturday, 11 July 2026
20:04:41 MSK
Capital: Penza
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Area: 43,200.00 km²
State Code: PNZ

States Near To Penza Oblast


Find states and regions closest to Penza Oblast 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

📍 Penza Oblast 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 Penza Oblast from our regional database:

Capital CityPenza
Total Population
Land Area43,200 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude53.1412° N
Center Longitude44.094° E
Average Elevation193 m (633 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00 to +12:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mordoviya Republic Mordoviya Republic76 mi122 km66 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Tambov Oblast Tambov Oblast117 mi188 km101 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Saratov Oblast Saratov Oblast144 mi231 km125 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ryazan Oblast Ryazan Oblast144 mi232 km125 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Nizhny Novgorod Oblast184 mi296 km160 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of Ulyanovsk Ulyanovsk194 mi312 km168 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Chuvash Republic Chuvash Republic202 mi326 km176 nm
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Lipetsk Oblast Lipetsk Oblast208 mi335 km181 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Volgograd Oblast Volgograd Oblast237 mi381 km206 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Voronezh Oblast Voronezh Oblast239 mi385 km208 nm
Southwest (SW)

Countries Near To Penza Oblast


Explore countries nearest to Penza Oblast by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Penza Oblast 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 Mongolia Mongolia1,015 mi1,633 km881 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of North Korea North Korea1,735 mi2,792 km1,506 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan1,754 mi2,823 km1,524 nm
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of China China1,774 mi2,854 km1,540 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan1,892 mi3,045 km1,643 nm
West-southwest (WSW)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Penza Oblast (You)Russia43,200
Mordoviya RepublicRussia26,200
Tambov OblastRussia34,300
Saratov OblastRussia100,830
Ryazan OblastRussia39,600
Nizhny Novgorod OblastRussia76,900
UlyanovskRussia37,300
Chuvash RepublicRussia18,300
Lipetsk OblastRussia24,100
Volgograd OblastRussia113,900
Voronezh OblastRussia52,400

🏆 Russia State Rankings

How does Penza Oblast 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 Penza Oblast appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Sakha3,083,523
Krasnoyarsk Krai2,339,700
Khabarovsk787,633
Irkutsk Oblast774,846
Chukotka721,481
Yamalo-Nenets683,976
Arkhangelskaya587,400
Khanty-Mansia534,500
Kamchatka472,300
Magadan Oblast465,464

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
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 – Penza Oblast, Russia

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Penza Oblast 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 Russia — see Russia state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Penza Oblast

This page also lists countries nearest to Penza Oblast 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Penza Oblast 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 Penza Oblast.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Penza Oblast 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Penza Oblast

How is the distance from Penza Oblast 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 Penza Oblast map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Penza Oblast mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Penza Oblast 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.

Which states are closest to Penza Oblast in Russia?

See the States Near To Penza Oblast 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 Penza Oblast below the states table, or compare all Russia states by area, population and density.

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

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.