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Wabush, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Wabush, Canada

Sunday, 26 July 2026
08:40:54 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 1,964
District: Wabush

📍 Cities Near To Wabush


Find cities, states and countries closest to Wabush 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 Wabush.

📍 Wabush 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 Wabush from our regional database:

State / RegionNewfoundland and Labrador
DistrictWabush
Total Population1,964
Land Area46.25 km²
Population Density42.46 / km²
Center Latitude52.9002° N
Center Longitude-66.8654° E
Elevation590 m (1,936 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Population Rank in Newfoundland and Labrador#63 of 173
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albanel Albanel369 594 320
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Alberton Alberton438 705 381
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aldouane Aldouane440 709 382
South (S)
National Flag Of Alma Alma366 589 318
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Alnwick Alnwick400 643 347
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Amqui Amqui308 495 267
South (S)
National Flag Of Ashland Ashland439 706 381
South (S)
National Flag Of Atholville Atholville339 546 295
South (S)
National Flag Of Baie Ste. Anne Baie Ste. Anne413 664 358
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Baie-Comeau Baie-Comeau261 419 226
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Baie-Saint-Paul Baie-Saint-Paul410 660 356
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Baker-Brook Baker-Brook393 633 342
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Balmoral Balmoral341 549 296
South (S)
National Flag Of Bas-Caraquet Bas-Caraquet364 585 316
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bathurst Bathurst369 594 320
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Wabush


States and regions closest to Newfoundland and Labrador (home state of Wabush), 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 Commune de Saint-Pierre Commune de Saint-Pierre572 920 497
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Maine Maine711 1,144 617
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Massachusetts Massachusetts930 1,496 807
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Miquelon-Langlade Miquelon-Langlade565 910 491
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick571 920 496
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of New Hampshire New Hampshire885 1,424 769
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia640 1,031 556
South (S)
National Flag Of Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island553 890 480
South (S)
National Flag Of Quebec Quebec661 1,064 574
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Saint-Pierre Saint-Pierre571 920 496
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Wabush


Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Wabush'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 Wabush. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Wabush (You)Newfoundland and Labrador1,964
Labrador CityNewfoundland and Labrador7,2206.0NNW
FermontQuebec2,96618.8SW
GodefroyQuebec1,410152.3SSW
Churchill FallsNewfoundland and Labrador650202.7ENE
KawawachikamachQuebec641218.8N
Sept-ÎlesQuebec28,534302.1S
MaliotenamQuebec1,316302.7S
Port-CartierQuebec6,516318.8S
Saint-AlexandreQuebec1,093319.6S
Havre-Saint-PierreQuebec3,460371.5SE

🏆 Newfoundland and Labrador City Rankings

How does Wabush 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 Wabush appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

✈️ Nearest Airport
Wabush Airport
IATA: YWK
2 km (2 mi) from Wabush
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 Newfoundland and Labrador Cities
Wabush ranks #63 of 173 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Wabush Sits on the Map

Wabush sits inside Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada and ranks #63 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.

📏 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 Wabush 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 Wabush 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 Wabush and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Wabush against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Newfoundland and Labrador city rankings

🌎 Beyond Wabush: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Wabush and the countries closest to Wabush 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 Wabush, 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 Wabush at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Wabush

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Wabush MapView the Wabush map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Wabush Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Newfoundland and Labrador OverviewExplore the Newfoundland and Labrador 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 Wabush

Which cities are closest to Wabush?

See the Cities Near To Wabush 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.

How is the distance from Wabush to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Wabush 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 Wabush 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 Wabush 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 Wabush 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 Wabush?

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

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

Wabush ranks #63 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Wabush?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Wabush is Wabush Airport (YWK), about 2 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.