Current Date And Time In Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Canada
Sunday, 26 July 2026
02:01:27 EDT
State: Newfoundland and Labrador
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 7,572
District: Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Find cities, states and countries closest to Happy Valley-Goose Bay in Newfoundland and Labrador, 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay.
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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay from our regional database:
| State / Region | Newfoundland and Labrador |
| District | Happy Valley-Goose Bay |
| Total Population | 7,572 |
| Land Area | 305.85 km² |
| Population Density | 24.76 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 53.3038° N |
| Center Longitude | -60.3258° E |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in Newfoundland and Labrador | #10 of 173 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alnwick | 472 | 759 | 410 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Appleton | 381 | 613 | 331 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Arnold's Cove | 473 | 761 | 410 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Atholville | 461 | 742 | 401 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Badger | 352 | 566 | 305 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Baie Ste. Anne | 478 | 769 | 415 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Baie Verte | 293 | 471 | 254 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Balmoral | 455 | 733 | 395 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bas-Caraquet | 428 | 689 | 372 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bathurst | 457 | 736 | 397 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bay St. George South | 357 | 574 | 310 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Belle-Baie | 450 | 725 | 391 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Belledune | 445 | 716 | 386 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Beresford | 454 | 730 | 394 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bertrand | 436 | 702 | 379 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Newfoundland and Labrador (home state of Happy Valley-Goose Bay), 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 | ||
| Commune de Saint-Pierre | 572 | 920 | 497 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Maine | 711 | 1,144 | 617 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 930 | 1,496 | 807 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Miquelon-Langlade | 565 | 910 | 491 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| New Brunswick | 571 | 920 | 496 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 885 | 1,424 | 769 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Nova Scotia | 640 | 1,031 | 556 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Prince Edward Island | 553 | 890 | 480 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Quebec | 661 | 1,064 | 574 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Saint-Pierre | 571 | 920 | 496 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Happy Valley-Goose Bay'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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Happy Valley-Goose Bay (You) | Newfoundland and Labrador | 7,572 | — | — |
| Sheshatshiu | Newfoundland and Labrador | 1,049 | 26.7 | NNE |
| North West River | Newfoundland and Labrador | 560 | 28.6 | NNE |
| Hopedale | Newfoundland and Labrador | 625 | 240.7 | N |
| Churchill Falls | Newfoundland and Labrador | 650 | 245.3 | W |
| Saint-Augustin | Quebec | 3,961 | 257.6 | SSE |
| Natuashish | Newfoundland and Labrador | 856 | 294.9 | N |
| L'Anse-au-Loup | Newfoundland and Labrador | 692 | 309.2 | SE |
| Côte-Nord-du-Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent | Quebec | 787 | 317.7 | S |
| Port au Choix | Newfoundland and Labrador | 742 | 351.8 | SE |
| Port Saunders | Newfoundland and Labrador | 678 | 360.6 | SE |
How does Happy Valley-Goose Bay rank within Newfoundland and Labrador? 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| St. John's | 110,525 |
| Conception Bay South | 27,168 |
| Paradise | 22,957 |
| Mount Pearl | 22,477 |
| Corner Brook | 19,316 |
| Grand Falls-Windsor | 13,853 |
| Gander | 11,880 |
| Downtown St. John's | 9,431 |
| Torbay | 7,852 |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay ⭐ | 7,572 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| St. John's | 446.06 |
| Happy Valley-Goose Bay ⭐ | 305.85 |
| Corner Brook | 148.26 |
| Clarenville | 140.79 |
| New-Wes-Valley | 133.59 |
| Holyrood | 125.72 |
| Gander | 104.25 |
| Nain | 94.58 |
| Gambo | 92.07 |
| Stephenville Crossing | 80.81 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Mount Pearl | 1,426.21 |
| Paradise | 785.12 |
| Conception Bay South | 458.38 |
| Carbonear | 409.65 |
| Badger | 347.96 |
| Grand Bank | 272.42 |
| Grand Falls-Windsor | 254.28 |
| St. John's | 247.78 |
| Petty Harbour-Maddox Cove | 208.59 |
| L'Anse-au-Loup | 198.85 |
Goose Bay Airport IATA: YYR 7 km (4 mi) from Happy Valley-Goose Bay |
Happy Valley-Goose Bay sits inside Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and ranks #10 of 173 cities in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay and the countries closest to Happy Valley-Goose Bay 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay, 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Newfoundland and Labrador, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Happy Valley-Goose Bay — 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay 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 Newfoundland and Labrador by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Happy Valley-Goose Bay 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay. 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 Newfoundland and Labrador city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Happy Valley-Goose Bay ranks #10 of 173 cities in Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Happy Valley-Goose Bay is Goose Bay Airport (YYR), about 7 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.