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Arviat, Nunavut, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Arviat, Canada

Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:46:38 EDT
State: Nunavut
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 2,864

📍 Cities Near To Arviat


Find cities, states and countries closest to Arviat 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 Arviat.

📍 Arviat 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 Arviat from our regional database:

State / RegionNunavut
Total Population2,864
Land Area132.07 km²
Population Density21.69 / km²
Center Latitude61.1088° N
Center Longitude-94.0585° E
Elevation1 m (3 ft)
UTC Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Population Rank in Nunavut#3 of 21
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aaronsburg Aaronsburg1,561 2,513 1,356
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Abbeydale Abbeydale1,026 1,652 891
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Abbotsford Abbotsford1,127 1,814 979
South (S)
National Flag Of Abbottsfield Abbottsfield884 1,422 767
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Abbottstown Abbottstown1,636 2,632 1,420
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Abell Abell1,679 2,702 1,458
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,475 2,375 1,281
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,390 2,237 1,207
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,607 2,587 1,396
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,613 2,596 1,401
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,096 1,763 951
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,657 2,667 1,439
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Aberdeen1,676 2,697 1,455
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Aberdeen Proving Ground Aberdeen Proving Ground1,679 2,702 1,458
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Abilene Abilene1,539 2,477 1,337
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Arviat


States and regions closest to Nunavut (home state of Arviat), 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 Arviat


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Arviat (You)Nunavut2,864
Rankin InletNunavut2,975215.3NNE
ChurchillManitoba899260.3S
Baker LakeNunavut2,061370.8NNW
GillamManitoba1,007530.7S
Leaf RapidsManitoba619.4SW
ThompsonManitoba13,678636.0SSW
Coral HarbourNunavut1,035649.6NE
Oxford HouseManitoba1,950688.6S
NaujaatNunavut1,225713.1NNE
Cross Lake 19AManitoba2,018750.5SSW

🏆 Nunavut City Rankings

How does Arviat 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 Arviat appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Gjoa Haven2,847.00
Kugluktuk538.99
Naujaat424.27
Arctic Bay247.50
Cambridge Bay202.35
Baker Lake179.54
Pond Inlet173.36
Arviat ⭐132.07
Sanikiluaq114.94
Puvirnituq111.50

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Pangnirtung193.57
Rankin Inlet146.99
Iqaluit141.50
Kinngait141.15
Salluit73.13
Kangiqsujuaq24.57
Arviat ⭐21.69
Igloolik19.89
Puvirnituq19.09
Baker Lake11.48
✈️ Nearest Airport
Rankin Inlet Airport
IATA: YRT
215 km (133 mi) from Arviat
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
Arviat ranks #3 of 21 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Arviat Sits on the Map

Arviat sits inside Nunavut, Canada and ranks #3 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 Arviat 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 Arviat 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 Arviat and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Arviat against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nunavut city rankings

🌎 Beyond Arviat: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Arviat

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Arviat MapView the Arviat map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Arviat 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 Arviat

Which cities are closest to Arviat?

See the Cities Near To Arviat 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 Arviat to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Arviat. 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 Arviat compare in size to the cities near it?

Arviat ranks #3 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 Arviat?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Arviat is Rankin Inlet Airport (YRT), about 215 km (133 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.