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Sydney Mines, Nova Scotia, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Sydney Mines, Canada

Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:33:36 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 12,353
District: Cape Breton County

📍 Cities Near To Sydney Mines


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sydney Mines in Nova Scotia, 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 Sydney Mines.

📍 Sydney Mines 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 Sydney Mines from our regional database:

State / RegionNova Scotia
DistrictCape Breton County
Total Population12,353
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude46.2367° N
Center Longitude-60.2177° E
Elevation18 m (59 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Population Rank in Nova Scotia#18 of 205
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Albert Bridge Albert Bridge17 27 15
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Balls Creek Balls Creek7 12 6
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Coxheath Coxheath8 13 7
South (S)
National Flag Of Dominion Dominion10 16 8
East (E)
National Flag Of Donkin Donkin17 28 15
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Eskasoni 3 Eskasoni 328 45 24
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Florence Florence3 5 2
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Gardiner Mines Gardiner Mines8 13 7
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Georges River Georges River5 8 4
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Glace Bay Glace Bay13 21 11
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Howie Centre Howie Centre11 18 10
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Louisbourg Louisbourg25 40 22
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Marion Bridge Marion Bridge18 28 15
South (S)
National Flag Of Membertou Membertou9 14 7
South (S)
National Flag Of New Victoria New Victoria4 7 4
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Sydney Mines


States and regions closest to Nova Scotia (home state of Sydney Mines), 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-Pierre373 601 324
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Connecticut Connecticut536 862 465
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Maine Maine288 463 250
West (W)
National Flag Of Massachusetts Massachusetts432 696 375
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Miquelon-Langlade Miquelon-Langlade368 593 320
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick174 280 151
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of New Hampshire New Hampshire418 673 363
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Newfoundland and Labrador Newfoundland and Labrador640 1,031 556
North (N)
National Flag Of Prince Edward Island Prince Edward Island88 141 76
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Quebec Quebec387 623 336
West-northwest (WNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Sydney Mines


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sydney Mines (You)Nova Scotia12,353
South BarNova Scotia6734.1SSE
North SydneyNova Scotia5,6994.3SW
FlorenceNova Scotia1,6844.5NW
New VictoriaNova Scotia1,0937.2ENE
Georges RiverNova Scotia7117.9WSW
Whitney PierNova Scotia4,6128.9SSE
ScotchtownNova Scotia1,0829.1E
New WaterfordNova Scotia6,72310.6E
WestmountNova Scotia3,00011.3S
SydneyNova Scotia105,96811.6SSE

🏆 Nova Scotia City Rankings

How does Sydney Mines rank within Nova Scotia? 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 Sydney Mines appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Halifax471,559
Sydney105,968
Dartmouth101,343
Lower Sackville51,749
Downtown Halifax25,555
Halifax West End22,664
Bedford21,474
Woodlawn20,000
Halifax South End19,922
Cole Harbour19,096

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
River John430.00
St. Peter's346.80
Sheet Harbour188.38
Shad Bay100.42
Halifax97.23
Dartmouth58.57
Truro37.52
Glace Bay35.15
Sydney29.43
Eastern Passage29.38

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Lunenburg7,260.61
Halifax4,849.93
Sydney3,600.68
New Glasgow1,874.00
Dartmouth1,730.29
Antigonish998.60
Kentville708.30
Wolfville649.38
Yarmouth646.07
Bridgewater645.85
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA: YQY
15 km (10 mi) from Sydney Mines
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 Nova Scotia Cities
Sydney Mines ranks #18 of 205 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Sydney Mines Sits on the Map

Sydney Mines sits inside Nova Scotia, Canada and ranks #18 of 205 cities in Nova Scotia 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 Sydney Mines 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 Sydney Mines 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 Sydney Mines and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sydney Mines against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nova Scotia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sydney Mines: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sydney Mines

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Sydney Mines?

See the Cities Near To Sydney Mines 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 Nova Scotia by population and density.

How is the distance from Sydney Mines to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Sydney Mines. 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 Nova Scotia city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Sydney Mines compare in size to the cities near it?

Sydney Mines ranks #18 of 205 cities in Nova Scotia 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 Sydney Mines?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sydney Mines is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY), about 15 km (10 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.