Current Date And Time In St.-Petersburg, Russia
Sunday, 26 July 2026
04:23:41 MSK
National Capital: Moscow
Currency: Russian Ruble (RUB)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (MSK)
Area: 1,439.00 km²
State Code: SPE
Find states and regions closest to St.-Petersburg 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 St.-Petersburg from our regional database:
| Capital City | — |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | 1,439 km² |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 59.9311° N |
| Center Longitude | 30.3609° E |
| Average Elevation | 8 m (25 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +02:00 to +12:00 |
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Leningradskaya Oblast' | 54 mi | 87 km | 47 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| South Karelia | 106 mi | 170 km | 92 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Ida-Virumaa | 113 mi | 182 km | 98 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Kanta-Häme | 116 mi | 186 km | 101 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Novgorod Oblast | 140 mi | 226 km | 122 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Lääne-Virumaa | 147 mi | 237 km | 128 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| South Savo | 149 mi | 240 km | 130 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Jõgevamaa | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Tartu | 167 mi | 270 km | 145 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Põlvamaa | 168 mi | 271 km | 146 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to St.-Petersburg by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from St.-Petersburg 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 St.-Petersburg. 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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| St.-Petersburg (You) | Russia | — | 1,439 | — |
| Leningradskaya Oblast' | Russia | — | 83,908 | — |
| South Karelia | Finland | 130,000 | 6,872 | 23.16 |
| Ida-Virumaa | Estonia | — | 2,972 | — |
| Kanta-Häme | Finland | 172,000 | 5,708 | 33.41 |
| Novgorod Oblast | Russia | — | 54,501 | — |
| Lääne-Virumaa | Estonia | — | 3,696 | — |
| South Savo | Finland | 149,000 | 17,099 | 10.47 |
| Jõgevamaa | Estonia | — | 2,545 | — |
| Tartu | Estonia | — | 3,349 | — |
| Põlvamaa | Estonia | — | 1,823 | — |
How does St.-Petersburg 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 St.-Petersburg 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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St.-Petersburg is a state or region within Russia in Europe. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to St.-Petersburg 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 St.-Petersburg 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 St.-Petersburg 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 St.-Petersburg.
Knowing the distance from St.-Petersburg 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 St.-Petersburg map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from St.-Petersburg 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.
See the States Near To St.-Petersburg 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 St.-Petersburg 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.