Current Date And Time In Smolensk Oblast, Russia
Sunday, 28 June 2026
13:04:04 MSK
Capital: Smolensk
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Area: 49,779.00 km²
State Code: SMO
Find states and regions closest to Smolensk 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
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 Smolensk Oblast from our regional database:
| Capital City | Smolensk |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 49,779 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 54.9883° N |
| Center Longitude | 32.6677° E |
| Average Elevation | 220 m (721 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 | ||
| Vitebsk | 98 mi | 158 km | 85 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Kaluga Oblast | 109 mi | 175 km | 95 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Mogilev | 120 mi | 194 km | 104 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Bryansk Oblast | 137 mi | 220 km | 119 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Tver Oblast | 148 mi | 238 km | 129 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Pskov Oblast | 185 mi | 298 km | 161 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Moscow | 201 mi | 324 km | 175 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Tula Oblast | 204 mi | 329 km | 177 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Ludza Municipality | 216 mi | 348 km | 188 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Minsk | 218 mi | 351 km | 189 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Smolensk Oblast by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Smolensk Oblast 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smolensk Oblast. 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) |
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| Smolensk Oblast (You) | Russia | — | 49,779 | — |
| Vitebsk | Belarus | 1,081,911 | 40,050 | 8.96 |
| Kaluga Oblast | Russia | — | 29,800 | — |
| Mogilev | Belarus | 981,174 | 29,000 | 9.60 |
| Bryansk Oblast | Russia | — | 34,900 | — |
| Tver Oblast | Russia | — | 84,100 | — |
| Pskov Oblast | Russia | — | 55,300 | — |
| Moscow | Russia | — | 2,562 | — |
| Tula Oblast | Russia | — | 25,700 | — |
| Ludza Municipality | Latvia | 20,745 | 965 | 2.53 |
| Minsk | Belarus | — | 40,800 | — |
How does Smolensk 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 Smolensk Oblast 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 |
| State | Density/km² |
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Smolensk Oblast is a state or region within Russia in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Smolensk 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.
This page also lists countries nearest to Smolensk 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.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Smolensk 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 Smolensk Oblast.
Knowing the distance from Smolensk 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.
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 Smolensk Oblast map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Smolensk 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.
See the States Near To Smolensk 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 Smolensk Oblast 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.