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Norrbotten, Sweden – Sweden Flag

Current Date And Time In Norrbotten, Sweden

Sunday, 28 June 2026
03:32:00 CEST
Capital: LuleĂĄ
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 14,785.37 km²
State Code: BD

States Near To Norrbotten


Find states and regions closest to Norrbotten in Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Sweden

📍 Norrbotten 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 Norrbotten from our regional database:

Capital CityLuleĂĄ
Total Population
Land Area14,785 km²
Population Density
Center Latitude66.8309° N
Center Longitude20.3992° E
Average Elevation499 m (1,636 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Västerbotten Västerbotten150 mi241 km130 nm
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nordland Nordland159 mi255 km138 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Troms Troms168 mi271 km146 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Lapland Lapland179 mi288 km155 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of North Ostrobothnia North Ostrobothnia216 mi348 km188 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ostrobothnia Ostrobothnia247 mi397 km214 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Central Ostrobothnia Central Ostrobothnia249 mi400 km216 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Västernorrland Västernorrland274 mi441 km238 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of South Ostrobothnia South Ostrobothnia284 mi457 km246 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Finnmark Finnmark289 mi465 km251 nm
North-northeast (NNE)

Countries Near To Norrbotten


Explore countries nearest to Norrbotten by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Norrbotten 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 Aland Islands Aland Islands44 mi71 km38 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Estonia Estonia248 mi399 km215 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Finland Finland268 mi431 km233 nm
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Latvia Latvia311 mi500 km270 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Norway Norway349 mi561 km303 nm
West (W)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

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

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Norrbotten (You)Sweden14,785
VästerbottenSweden54,664
NordlandNorway240,3458280.66
TromsNorway152,74125,8770.87
LaplandFinland176,0001,3851.90
North OstrobothniaFinland420,00039,19311.83
OstrobothniaFinland182,0007,93623.48
Central OstrobothniaFinland69,0005,22013.75
VästernorrlandSweden6,446
South OstrobothniaFinland189,00013,99914.06
FinnmarkNorway73,07448,6310.23

🏆 Sweden State Rankings

How does Norrbotten rank within Sweden? 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 Norrbotten appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation

📏 Largest States by Area

🏙 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 – Norrbotten, Sweden

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

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

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Norrbotten 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 Sweden — see Sweden state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Norrbotten

This page also lists countries nearest to Norrbotten by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Sweden 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 Norrbotten 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 Norrbotten.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Norrbotten to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Sweden. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Norrbotten

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

What does the compass direction from Norrbotten mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Norrbotten 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 Norrbotten in Sweden?

See the States Near To Norrbotten 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 Norrbotten below the states table, or compare all Sweden states by area, population and density.

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

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 Sweden state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.