Current Date And Time In Qualicum Beach, Canada
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:45:47 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 9,303
District: Regional District of Nanaimo
Find cities, states and countries closest to Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach.
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 Qualicum Beach from our regional database:
| State / Region | British Columbia |
| District | Regional District of Nanaimo |
| Total Population | 9,303 |
| Land Area | 17.98 km² |
| Population Density | 517.41 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 49.3478° N |
| Center Longitude | -124.4423° E |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in British Columbia | #180 of 546 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Coombs | 3 | 6 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Dashwood | 4 | 6 | 3 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Denman Island | 21 | 34 | 18 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Denman Island Trust Area | 21 | 34 | 19 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Englishman River South | 9 | 14 | 7 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Fairwinds | 15 | 24 | 13 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Fanny Bay | 19 | 31 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| French Creek | 4 | 6 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Hornby Island | 16 | 26 | 14 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Lantzville | 18 | 29 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Nanoose Bay | 12 | 20 | 11 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Parksville | 6 | 10 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Port Alberni | 18 | 29 | 15 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Whisky Creek | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to British Columbia (home state of Qualicum Beach), 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 Qualicum Beach'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 Qualicum Beach. 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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| Qualicum Beach (You) | British Columbia | 9,303 | — | — |
| Coombs | British Columbia | 1,612 | 5.6 | SSE |
| Dashwood | British Columbia | 982 | 6.0 | WNW |
| French Creek | British Columbia | 1,024 | 6.3 | E |
| Whisky Creek | British Columbia | 890 | 6.3 | SW |
| Parksville | British Columbia | 12,000 | 9.7 | ESE |
| Englishman River South | British Columbia | 748 | 13.7 | ESE |
| Nanoose Bay | British Columbia | 6,540 | 19.9 | ESE |
| Fairwinds | British Columbia | 1,147 | 24.2 | ESE |
| Hornby Island | British Columbia | 1,100 | 26.5 | NW |
| Port Alberni | British Columbia | 20,712 | 28.7 | WSW |
How does Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach 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 |
Qualicum Beach Airport IATA: XQU 4 km (2 mi) from Qualicum Beach |
Qualicum Beach sits inside British Columbia, Canada and ranks #180 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 Qualicum Beach and the countries closest to Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach, 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 Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach — 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 Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach 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 Qualicum Beach. 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.
Qualicum Beach ranks #180 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 Qualicum Beach is Qualicum Beach Airport (XQU), about 4 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.