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Jaffray, British Columbia, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Jaffray, Canada

Tuesday, 25 August 2026
15:29:05 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 554
District: Regional District of East Kootenay

📍 Cities Near To Jaffray


Find cities, states and countries closest to Jaffray 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 Jaffray.

📍 Jaffray 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 Jaffray from our regional database:

State / RegionBritish Columbia
DistrictRegional District of East Kootenay
Total Population554
Land Area44.00 km²
Population Density12.59 / km²
Center Latitude49.3832° N
Center Longitude-115.302° E
Elevation837 m (2,746 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Population Rank in British Columbia#538 of 546
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Acadia Acadia123 198 107
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Athol Athol118 190 103
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Auburn Bay Auburn Bay120 193 104
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bayview Bayview122 196 106
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Belmont Belmont116 187 101
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bigfork Bigfork107 172 93
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Black Diamond Black Diamond102 164 88
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Blairmore Blairmore42 67 36
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Bonavista Downs Bonavista Downs121 196 105
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bonners Ferry Bonners Ferry66 107 58
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Braeside Braeside121 194 105
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bragg Creek Bragg Creek113 182 98
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bridlewood Bridlewood117 189 102
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Canal Flats Canal Flats58 93 50
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Canyon Meadows Canyon Meadows121 194 105
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Jaffray


States and regions closest to British Columbia (home state of Jaffray), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alberta Alberta451 726 392
East (E)
National Flag Of Arizona Arizona1,581 2,545 1,373
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of California California1,236 1,988 1,073
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Idaho Idaho885 1,425 769
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Montana Montana894 1,439 776
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nevada Nevada1,159 1,865 1,006
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Northwest Territories Northwest Territories806 1,297 700
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Oregon Oregon757 1,218 657
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Utah Utah1,156 1,860 1,004
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Washington Washington511 822 444
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Jaffray


Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Jaffray's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of United States United States1,405 2,261 1,220
South-southeast (SSE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Jaffray. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in British Columbia, Canada.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Jaffray (You)British Columbia554
FernieBritish Columbia5,24921.3NE
CranbrookBritish Columbia20,04736.2WNW
SparwoodBritish Columbia3,99049.2NE
KimberleyBritish Columbia7,42558.3WNW
EurekaMontana1,07458.8SSE
ColemanAlberta1,44164.1ENE
BlairmoreAlberta1,52267.1ENE
ElkfordBritish Columbia2,58575.4NNE
TregoMontana54181.7SSE
CrestonBritish Columbia5,58392.6WSW

🏆 British Columbia City Rankings

How does Jaffray 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 Jaffray appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Vancouver662,248
Surrey568,322
Victoria289,625
Burnaby249,125
Richmond209,937
Newton159,390
Coquitlam148,625
Kelowna144,576
Abbotsford141,397
Langley132,603

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Terrace107,000.00
Lillooet2,751.00
Tumbler Ridge1,558.97
Hudson's Hope927.03
Port Alberni881.00
Stewart552.08
Abbotsford375.55
Logan Lake325.36
Prince George318.26
Surrey316.41

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
West End23,137.25
Victoria14,875.45
Langley12,974.85
Duncan10,724.15
Vancouver5,758.68
New Westminster5,049.01
White Rock4,614.04
Burnaby2,749.42
Esquimalt2,493.64
Sidney2,415.29
✈️ Nearest Airport
Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport
IATA: YXC
43 km (27 mi) from Jaffray
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
📊 Compare British Columbia Cities
Jaffray ranks #538 of 546 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Jaffray? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Jaffray Sits on the Map

Jaffray sits inside British Columbia, Canada and ranks #538 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Jaffray to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Jaffray outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Jaffray and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Jaffray against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and British Columbia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Jaffray: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Jaffray and the countries closest to Jaffray 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Jaffray, 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 Jaffray at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Jaffray

If you're stringing together stops in British Columbia, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Jaffray — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Jaffray MapView the Jaffray map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Jaffray Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ British Columbia OverviewExplore the British Columbia state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Canada Country DataGet complete Canada data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Jaffray

Which cities are closest to Jaffray?

See the Cities Near To Jaffray 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.

How is the distance from Jaffray to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Jaffray 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 Jaffray map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Jaffray 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Jaffray 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Jaffray?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Jaffray. 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.

How does Jaffray compare in size to the cities near it?

Jaffray ranks #538 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Jaffray?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Jaffray is Cranbrook/Canadian Rockies International Airport (YXC), about 43 km (27 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.