
Find cities, states and countries closest to Fort Providence in Northwest Territories, 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 Providence.
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 Providence from our regional database:
| State / Region | Northwest Territories |
| District | South Slave Region |
| Total Population | 618 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 61.3503° N |
| Center Longitude | -117.6528° E |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in Northwest Territories | #10 of 14 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Beaverlodge | 429 | 690 | 372 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Behchokǫ̀ | 113 | 182 | 98 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Berwyn | 359 | 578 | 312 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Chateh | 188 | 303 | 164 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chetwynd | 416 | 669 | 361 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Clairmont | 422 | 680 | 367 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Dawson Creek | 397 | 639 | 345 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Deline | 320 | 515 | 278 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Fairview | 366 | 589 | 318 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Falher | 388 | 625 | 337 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Fort Liard | 211 | 339 | 183 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Fort McMurray | 389 | 626 | 338 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Fort Nelson | 247 | 398 | 215 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Fort Simpson | 127 | 204 | 110 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Fort Smith | 216 | 348 | 188 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Northwest Territories (home state of Fort Providence), 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 | 668 | 1,075 | 580 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| British Columbia | 806 | 1,297 | 700 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 1,349 | 2,171 | 1,171 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Manitoba | 900 | 1,449 | 782 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Montana | 1,171 | 1,885 | 1,017 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| North Dakota | 1,238 | 1,992 | 1,075 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Oregon | 1,381 | 2,223 | 1,200 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Saskatchewan | 804 | 1,294 | 698 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| South Dakota | 1,488 | 2,395 | 1,293 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Washington | 1,112 | 1,790 | 966 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from Fort Providence'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 Providence. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northwest Territories, Canada.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Fort Providence (You) | Northwest Territories | 618 | — | — |
| Hay River | Northwest Territories | 3,528 | 116.0 | ESE |
| Behchokǫ̀ | Northwest Territories | 1,746 | 181.8 | NNE |
| Fort Simpson | Northwest Territories | 1,100 | 203.7 | WNW |
| Yellowknife | Northwest Territories | 20,340 | 211.1 | NE |
| Chateh | Alberta | 700 | 303.2 | SSW |
| Gamèti | Northwest Territories | — | 307.5 | N |
| Nahanni Butte | Northwest Territories | — | 309.1 | W |
| High Level | Alberta | 3,159 | 316.4 | S |
| Fort Liard | Northwest Territories | 530 | 339.0 | WSW |
| Fort Vermilion | Alberta | 753 | 341.5 | SSE |
How does Fort Providence rank within Northwest Territories? 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 Providence appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 20,340 |
| Hay River | 3,528 |
| Inuvik | 3,243 |
| Fort Smith | 2,542 |
| Behchokǫ̀ | 1,746 |
| Fort Simpson | 1,100 |
| Norman Wells | 1,027 |
| Tuktoyaktuk | 978 |
| Fort McPherson | 700 |
| Fort Providence ⭐ | 618 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Yellowknife | 136.22 |
| Hay River | 122.40 |
| Fort Good Hope | 47.14 |
| Tuktoyaktuk | 12.66 |
| Gamèti | 9.19 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 149.32 |
| Tuktoyaktuk | 77.25 |
| Hay River | 28.82 |
| Fort Good Hope | 10.95 |
Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport IATA: YHY 115 km (72 mi) from Fort Providence |
Fort Providence sits inside Northwest Territories, Canada and ranks #10 of 14 cities in Northwest Territories 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 Providence and the countries closest to Fort Providence 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 Providence, 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 Providence at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Northwest Territories, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Fort Providence — 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 Providence 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 Northwest Territories 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence 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 Providence. 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 Northwest Territories city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Fort Providence ranks #10 of 14 cities in Northwest Territories 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 Providence is Hay River / Merlyn Carter Airport (YHY), about 115 km (72 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.