Current Date And Time In Fort Nelson, Canada
Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:35:01 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 2,611
District: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Find cities, states and countries closest to Fort Nelson in British Columbia, 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 Nelson.
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 Nelson from our regional database:
| State / Region | British Columbia |
| District | Northern Rockies Regional Municipality |
| Total Population | 2,611 |
| Land Area | 13.26 km² |
| Population Density | 196.91 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 58.8053° N |
| Center Longitude | -122.7002° E |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,345 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in British Columbia | #348 of 546 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anahim Lake | 450 | 723 | 390 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Beaverlodge | 277 | 445 | 240 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Berwyn | 260 | 418 | 226 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Burns Lake | 337 | 542 | 293 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chateh | 145 | 233 | 126 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Chetwynd | 218 | 351 | 189 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Clairmont | 285 | 459 | 248 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Dawson Creek | 230 | 369 | 199 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Deline | 442 | 712 | 384 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Edson | 433 | 697 | 376 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Fairview | 248 | 399 | 215 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Falher | 295 | 475 | 256 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Fort Liard | 103 | 165 | 89 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Fort Providence | 247 | 398 | 215 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Fort Simpson | 216 | 348 | 188 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to British Columbia (home state of Fort Nelson), 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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| Alberta | 451 | 726 | 392 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Arizona | 1,581 | 2,545 | 1,373 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| California | 1,236 | 1,988 | 1,073 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 885 | 1,425 | 769 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Montana | 894 | 1,439 | 776 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Nevada | 1,159 | 1,865 | 1,006 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Northwest Territories | 806 | 1,297 | 700 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Oregon | 757 | 1,218 | 657 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Utah | 1,156 | 1,860 | 1,004 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Washington | 511 | 822 | 444 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Fort Nelson'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 Nelson. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in British Columbia, Canada.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Fort Nelson (You) | British Columbia | 2,611 | — | — |
| Fort Liard | Northwest Territories | 530 | 165.3 | NNW |
| Chateh | Alberta | 700 | 232.6 | E |
| Nahanni Butte | Northwest Territories | — | 250.7 | N |
| Fort St. John | British Columbia | 21,465 | 304.8 | SSE |
| Grand Haven | British Columbia | 735 | 305.5 | SSE |
| Hudson's Hope | British Columbia | 841 | 312.0 | S |
| Paddle Prairie | Alberta | 544 | 318.4 | ESE |
| Taylor | British Columbia | 1,317 | 318.6 | SSE |
| High Level | Alberta | 3,159 | 323.3 | E |
| Fort Simpson | Northwest Territories | 1,100 | 347.9 | NNE |
How does Fort Nelson rank within British Columbia? 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 Nelson appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Terrace | 107,000.00 |
| Lillooet | 2,751.00 |
| Tumbler Ridge | 1,558.97 |
| Hudson's Hope | 927.03 |
| Port Alberni | 881.00 |
| Stewart | 552.08 |
| Abbotsford | 375.55 |
| Logan Lake | 325.36 |
| Prince George | 318.26 |
| Surrey | 316.41 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| West End | 23,137.25 |
| Victoria | 14,875.45 |
| Langley | 12,974.85 |
| Duncan | 10,724.15 |
| Vancouver | 5,758.68 |
| New Westminster | 5,049.01 |
| White Rock | 4,614.04 |
| Burnaby | 2,749.42 |
| Esquimalt | 2,493.64 |
| Sidney | 2,415.29 |
Fort Nelson Airport IATA: YYE 7 km (4 mi) from Fort Nelson |
Fort Nelson sits inside British Columbia, Canada and ranks #348 of 546 cities in British Columbia 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 Nelson and the countries closest to Fort Nelson 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 Nelson, 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 Nelson at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in British Columbia, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Fort Nelson — 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 Nelson 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 British Columbia 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson. 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 British Columbia city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Fort Nelson ranks #348 of 546 cities in British Columbia 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 Nelson is Fort Nelson Airport (YYE), about 7 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.