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Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Arctic Bay, Canada

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
03:07:16 EDT
State: Nunavut
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 841

📍 Cities Near To Arctic Bay


Find cities, states and countries closest to Arctic Bay in Nunavut, 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 Arctic Bay.

📍 Arctic Bay 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 Arctic Bay from our regional database:

State / RegionNunavut
Total Population841
Land Area247.50 km²
Population Density3.40 / km²
Center Latitude73.0375° N
Center Longitude-85.1506° E
Elevation3 m (10 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Population Rank in Nunavut#19 of 21
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Academy Heights Academy Heights1,705 2,745 1,481
South (S)
National Flag Of Adelaide/Churchill Adelaide/Churchill1,579 2,541 1,371
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Akulivik Akulivik865 1,392 751
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Al Ritchie Al Ritchie1,667 2,682 1,447
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Albanel Albanel1,714 2,758 1,488
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Albert Park Albert Park1,670 2,687 1,450
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Alma Alma1,742 2,804 1,513
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Altona Altona1,697 2,730 1,473
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Amethyst Harbour Amethyst Harbour1,696 2,730 1,473
South (S)
National Flag Of Amos Amos1,705 2,743 1,480
South (S)
National Flag Of Amqui Amqui1,783 2,870 1,548
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Arbor Creek Arbor Creek1,576 2,536 1,369
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Arborg Arborg1,571 2,529 1,364
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Arcola East Arcola East1,667 2,683 1,448
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Argyle Argyle1,744 2,807 1,515
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Arctic Bay


States and regions closest to Nunavut (home state of Arctic Bay), 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 Maine Maine1,441 2,318 1,251
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Manitoba Manitoba874 1,406 759
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Massachusetts Massachusetts1,601 2,576 1,390
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Michigan Michigan1,377 2,217 1,196
South (S)
National Flag Of Minnesota Minnesota1,266 2,038 1,100
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick1,408 2,265 1,222
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of New Hampshire New Hampshire1,546 2,488 1,342
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of North Dakota North Dakota1,303 2,097 1,131
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia1,558 2,508 1,353
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ontario Ontario898 1,445 780
South (S)

🌎 Countries Near To Arctic Bay


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Arctic Bay (You)Nunavut841
Pond InletNunavut1,555238.4E
KangerdlinerkNunavut312.6SSE
OqsuqtooqNunavut312.6SSE
TununirusiqNunavut312.6SSE
IgloolikNunavut2,049424.1SSE
SanirajakNunavut891492.9SSE
Gjoa HavenNunavut1,349625.8SW
Clyde RiverNunavut1,181640.3ESE
QaanaaqAvannaata646663.2NE
NaujaatNunavut1,225724.9S

🏆 Nunavut City Rankings

How does Arctic Bay rank within Nunavut? 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 Arctic Bay appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Iqaluit7,429
Rankin Inlet2,975
Arviat2,864
Puvirnituq2,129
Baker Lake2,061
Igloolik2,049
Cambridge Bay1,760
Pond Inlet1,555
Pangnirtung1,504
Kinngait1,396

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Gjoa Haven2,847.00
Kugluktuk538.99
Naujaat424.27
Arctic Bay ⭐247.50
Cambridge Bay202.35
Baker Lake179.54
Pond Inlet173.36
Arviat132.07
Sanikiluaq114.94
Puvirnituq111.50

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Pangnirtung193.57
Rankin Inlet146.99
Iqaluit141.50
Kinngait141.15
Salluit73.13
Kangiqsujuaq24.57
Arviat21.69
Igloolik19.89
Puvirnituq19.09
Baker Lake11.48
✈️ Nearest Airport
Resolute Bay Airport
IATA: YRB
355 km (221 mi) from Arctic Bay
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 Nunavut Cities
Arctic Bay ranks #19 of 21 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Arctic Bay Sits on the Map

Arctic Bay sits inside Nunavut, Canada and ranks #19 of 21 cities in Nunavut 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 Arctic Bay 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 Arctic Bay 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 Arctic Bay and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Arctic Bay against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nunavut city rankings

🌎 Beyond Arctic Bay: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Arctic Bay and the countries closest to Arctic 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Arctic 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 Arctic Bay at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Arctic Bay

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Arctic Bay?

See the Cities Near To Arctic 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 Nunavut by population and density.

How is the distance from Arctic Bay to nearby places calculated?

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

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Arctic 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Arctic Bay?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Arctic 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 Nunavut city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Arctic Bay compare in size to the cities near it?

Arctic Bay ranks #19 of 21 cities in Nunavut 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 Arctic Bay?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Arctic Bay is Resolute Bay Airport (YRB), about 355 km (221 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.