Current Date And Time In Fort Macleod, Canada
Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:25:56 EDT
State: Alberta
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 3,060
District: Fort Macleod
Find cities, states and countries closest to Fort Macleod in Alberta, Canada 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 and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Fort Macleod.
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 Fort Macleod from our regional database:
| State / Region | Alberta |
| District | Fort Macleod |
| Total Population | 3,060 |
| Land Area | 23.41 km² |
| Population Density | 130.71 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 49.7167° N |
| Center Longitude | -113.4186° E |
| Elevation | 952 m (3,124 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in Alberta | #317 of 581 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abbeydale | 95 | 154 | 83 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Acadia | 91 | 147 | 79 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Airdrie | 113 | 181 | 98 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Albert Park/Radisson Heights | 95 | 153 | 83 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Altadore | 95 | 152 | 82 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Applewood Park | 94 | 152 | 82 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Arbour Lake | 104 | 167 | 90 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Aspen Woods | 98 | 157 | 85 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Auburn Bay | 84 | 136 | 73 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Banff Trail | 99 | 159 | 86 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bankview | 96 | 154 | 83 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Barnwell | 52 | 84 | 45 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bassano | 85 | 137 | 74 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bayview | 92 | 148 | 80 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bearspaw | 105 | 169 | 91 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Alberta (home state of Fort Macleod), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| British Columbia | 451 | 726 | 392 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Colorado | 1,115 | 1,794 | 968 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 687 | 1,105 | 596 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Montana | 558 | 899 | 485 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Nevada | 1,045 | 1,682 | 908 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| North Dakota | 809 | 1,301 | 702 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Northwest Territories | 668 | 1,075 | 580 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Oregon | 722 | 1,163 | 627 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Saskatchewan | 422 | 679 | 366 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Utah | 936 | 1,506 | 812 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Fort Macleod's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| United States | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Fort Macleod. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Alberta, Canada.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Fort Macleod (You) | Alberta | 3,060 | — | — |
| Coalhurst | Alberta | 2,668 | 35.1 | E |
| Claresholm | Alberta | 3,780 | 37.2 | NNW |
| Lethbridge | Alberta | 103,197 | 43.2 | E |
| Pincher Creek | Alberta | 3,855 | 46.4 | SW |
| Picture Butte | Alberta | 1,700 | 49.1 | ENE |
| Magrath | Alberta | 2,095 | 51.8 | SE |
| Coaldale | Alberta | 8,215 | 57.5 | E |
| Cardston | Alberta | 3,585 | 58.1 | S |
| Raymond | Alberta | 3,708 | 61.5 | ESE |
| Blairmore | Alberta | 1,522 | 74.3 | W |
How does Fort Macleod rank within Alberta? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Fort Macleod appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Calgary | 1,306,784 |
| Edmonton | 1,010,899 |
| Lethbridge | 103,197 |
| Red Deer | 100,844 |
| Airdrie | 90,044 |
| Sherwood Park | 70,618 |
| Grande Prairie | 70,385 |
| Fort McMurray | 66,573 |
| Medicine Hat | 63,138 |
| St. Albert | 57,719 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Jasper | 924.06 |
| Calgary | 825.56 |
| Edmonton | 767.85 |
| Lethbridge | 122.09 |
| Medicine Hat | 112.04 |
| Drumheller | 108.03 |
| Red Deer | 104.73 |
| Sherwood Park | 70.98 |
| Canmore | 69.43 |
| Grande Prairie | 62.30 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Downtown | 5,448.68 |
| Wild Rose | 4,537.29 |
| Pollard Meadows | 4,336.19 |
| Ormsby Place | 3,936.30 |
| Silver Berry | 3,744.91 |
| Weinlos | 3,744.57 |
| Sakaw | 3,705.41 |
| Tipaskan | 3,626.25 |
| Jamieson Place | 3,615.74 |
| Kiniski Gardens | 3,386.22 |
Lethbridge County Airport IATA: YQL 46 km (28 mi) from Fort Macleod |
Fort Macleod sits inside Alberta, Canada and ranks #317 of 581 cities in Alberta by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Fort Macleod and the countries closest to Fort Macleod by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Canada. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across North America.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Fort Macleod, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Fort Macleod at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Alberta, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Fort Macleod — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Fort Macleod table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Alberta by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Fort Macleod and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Fort Macleod map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Fort Macleod will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from Fort Macleod to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Fort Macleod. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Alberta city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Fort Macleod ranks #317 of 581 cities in Alberta by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Fort Macleod is Lethbridge County Airport (YQL), about 46 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.