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Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Tuktoyaktuk, Canada

Friday, 14 August 2026
14:29:03 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 978
District: Inuvik Region

📍 Cities Near To Tuktoyaktuk


Find cities, states and countries closest to Tuktoyaktuk 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 Tuktoyaktuk.

📍 Tuktoyaktuk 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 Tuktoyaktuk from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthwest Territories
DistrictInuvik Region
Total Population978
Land Area12.66 km²
Population Density77.25 / km²
Center Latitude69.4447° N
Center Longitude-133.0342° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Population Rank in Northwest Territories#8 of 14
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of 100 Mile House 100 Mile House1,287 2,072 1,118
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of 108 Mile Ranch 108 Mile Ranch1,280 2,060 1,111
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Abbeydale Abbeydale1,415 2,277 1,229
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Abbotsford Abbotsford1,454 2,340 1,263
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Abbottsfield Abbottsfield1,260 2,028 1,094
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,364 2,194 1,184
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,584 2,549 1,376
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Absarokee Absarokee1,843 2,967 1,601
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Acadia Acadia1,419 2,283 1,232
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Adair Village Adair Village1,746 2,810 1,516
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Agassiz Agassiz1,446 2,327 1,256
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Agate Beach Agate Beach1,740 2,800 1,511
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ahtanum Ahtanum1,638 2,635 1,422
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Airdrie Airdrie1,398 2,249 1,214
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Airway Heights Airway Heights1,595 2,566 1,385
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Tuktoyaktuk


States and regions closest to Northwest Territories (home state of Tuktoyaktuk), 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 Alberta668 1,075 580
South (S)
National Flag Of British Columbia British Columbia806 1,297 700
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Idaho Idaho1,349 2,171 1,171
South (S)
National Flag Of Manitoba Manitoba900 1,449 782
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Montana Montana1,171 1,885 1,017
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of North Dakota North Dakota1,238 1,992 1,075
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Oregon Oregon1,381 2,223 1,200
South (S)
National Flag Of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan804 1,294 698
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of South Dakota South Dakota1,488 2,395 1,293
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Washington Washington1,112 1,790 966
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Tuktoyaktuk


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Tuktoyaktuk (You)Northwest Territories978
InuvikNorthwest Territories3,243123.6SSW
AklavikNorthwest Territories590157.7SSW
Fort McPhersonNorthwest Territories700235.5SSW
Fort Good HopeNorthwest Territories516399.3SSE
Norman WellsNorthwest Territories1,027533.0SSE
Prudhoe BayAlaska2,174591.4WNW
Fort YukonAlaska570600.4WSW
DelineNorthwest Territories533625.7SE
Dawson CityYukon1,375660.5SSW
MayoYukon540662.8SSW

🏆 Northwest Territories City Rankings

How does Tuktoyaktuk 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 Tuktoyaktuk appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Yellowknife136.22
Hay River122.40
Fort Good Hope47.14
Tuktoyaktuk ⭐12.66
Gamèti9.19

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Yellowknife149.32
Tuktoyaktuk ⭐77.25
Hay River28.82
Fort Good Hope10.95
✈️ Nearest Airport
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport
IATA: YEV
128 km (80 mi) from Tuktoyaktuk
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 Northwest Territories Cities
Tuktoyaktuk ranks #8 of 14 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Tuktoyaktuk Sits on the Map

Tuktoyaktuk sits inside Northwest Territories, Canada and ranks #8 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.

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

🌎 Beyond Tuktoyaktuk: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Tuktoyaktuk

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Tuktoyaktuk?

See the Cities Near To Tuktoyaktuk 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.

How is the distance from Tuktoyaktuk to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Tuktoyaktuk ranks #8 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Tuktoyaktuk?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tuktoyaktuk is Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV), about 128 km (80 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.