Current Date And Time In Wabasca-Desmarais, Canada
Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:45:03 EDT
State: Alberta
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 1,594
District: Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17
Find cities, states and countries closest to Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais.
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 Wabasca-Desmarais from our regional database:
| State / Region | Alberta |
| District | Municipal District of Opportunity No. 17 |
| Total Population | 1,594 |
| Land Area | 28.44 km² |
| Population Density | 56.05 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 55.9667° N |
| Center Longitude | -113.85° E |
| Elevation | 542 m (1,778 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in Alberta | #482 of 581 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abbeydale | 339 | 546 | 294 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Abbottsfield | 166 | 268 | 145 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Acadia | 345 | 556 | 300 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Airdrie | 323 | 519 | 280 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Albany | 162 | 260 | 140 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Albert Park/Radisson Heights | 340 | 548 | 295 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Alberta Avenue | 166 | 268 | 145 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Aldergrove | 169 | 273 | 147 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Alix | 248 | 399 | 215 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Allard | 178 | 286 | 154 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Allendale | 171 | 275 | 148 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Altadore | 342 | 551 | 297 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ambleside | 176 | 283 | 152 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Anglemont | 409 | 658 | 355 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Anzac | 113 | 182 | 98 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Alberta (home state of Wabasca-Desmarais), 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 Wabasca-Desmarais'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 Wabasca-Desmarais. 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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| Wabasca-Desmarais (You) | Alberta | 1,594 | — | — |
| Slave Lake | Alberta | 6,836 | 95.4 | SW |
| Athabasca | Alberta | 2,965 | 143.5 | SSE |
| Swan Hills | Alberta | 1,900 | 170.1 | SW |
| Fort McMurray | Alberta | 66,573 | 174.0 | ENE |
| Wood Buffalo | Alberta | — | 174.0 | ENE |
| High Prairie | Alberta | 2,878 | 175.5 | WSW |
| Lac La Biche | Alberta | 2,314 | 178.7 | SE |
| Anzac | Alberta | 506 | 182.2 | ENE |
| Saprae Creek | Alberta | 572 | 183.5 | ENE |
| McLennan | Alberta | 695 | 192.9 | W |
How does Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Fort McMurray International Airport IATA: YMM 179 km (111 mi) from Wabasca-Desmarais |
Wabasca-Desmarais sits inside Alberta, Canada and ranks #482 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 Wabasca-Desmarais and the countries closest to Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais, 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 Wabasca-Desmarais at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Alberta, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Wabasca-Desmarais — 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 Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais 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 Wabasca-Desmarais. 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.
Wabasca-Desmarais ranks #482 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 Wabasca-Desmarais is Fort McMurray International Airport (YMM), about 179 km (111 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.