Current Date And Time In St. Thomas, Canada
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:25:06 EDT
State: Ontario
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 38,909
District: Elgin County
Find cities, states and countries closest to St. Thomas in Ontario, 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 St. Thomas.
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 St. Thomas from our regional database:
| State / Region | Ontario |
| District | Elgin County |
| Total Population | 38,909 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 42.7736° N |
| Center Longitude | -81.1804° E |
| Elevation | 232 m (761 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population Rank in Ontario | #66 of 567 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Acton | 82 | 133 | 72 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Albion | 74 | 119 | 64 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Algonac | 69 | 112 | 60 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Alison | 61 | 97 | 53 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Alliston | 116 | 186 | 100 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Alpine | 57 | 92 | 50 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Amherst | 109 | 175 | 95 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ancaster | 68 | 109 | 59 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Andover | 86 | 139 | 75 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Angus | 125 | 201 | 108 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Angus-Borden | 123 | 197 | 106 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Arthur | 80 | 129 | 69 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ashtabula | 66 | 106 | 57 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Auditorium | 59 | 95 | 51 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Aurora | 101 | 162 | 88 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Ontario (home state of St. Thomas), 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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| Connecticut | 883 | 1,421 | 767 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 976 | 1,570 | 847 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 943 | 1,517 | 818 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 759 | 1,222 | 659 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 740 | 1,190 | 642 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 745 | 1,198 | 647 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 1,058 | 1,703 | 919 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 928 | 1,494 | 806 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Manitoba | 592 | 953 | 514 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 942 | 1,516 | 818 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Canada, with aerial distance and compass direction from St. Thomas'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 St. Thomas. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Ontario, Canada.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| St. Thomas (You) | Ontario | 38,909 | — | — |
| Port Stanley | Ontario | 2,148 | 12.2 | SSW |
| Belmont | Ontario | 1,140 | 14.6 | NNE |
| Aylmer | Ontario | 7,492 | 16.1 | E |
| London | Ontario | 422,324 | 23.7 | N |
| Delaware | Ontario | 2,521 | 25.0 | NW |
| Dorchester | Ontario | 9,329 | 25.1 | NNE |
| Mount Brydges | Ontario | 1,842 | 28.4 | WNW |
| Dutton | Ontario | — | 28.7 | WSW |
| Thamesford | Ontario | 2,622 | 34.8 | NNE |
| Ingersoll | Ontario | 13,693 | 37.7 | NE |
How does St. Thomas rank within Ontario? 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 St. Thomas appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Greater Sudbury | 3,200.56 |
| Timmins | 2,978.83 |
| Ottawa | 2,778.64 |
| West Nipissing | 1,993.63 |
| Hamilton | 1,138.11 |
| Prince Edward | 1,050.49 |
| Elliot Lake | 714.65 |
| Huntsville | 710.01 |
| Toronto | 630.21 |
| Bracebridge | 625.66 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Centretown | 12,231.90 |
| Vanier | 5,802.05 |
| Stittsville | 5,282.82 |
| Toronto | 4,434.01 |
| Blackburn Hamlet | 3,391.29 |
| Brampton | 2,461.40 |
| Mississauga | 2,455.41 |
| Newmarket | 2,367.59 |
| Blossom Park | 2,292.41 |
| Orangeville | 2,027.31 |
London International Airport IATA: YXU 29 km (18 mi) from St. Thomas |
St. Thomas sits inside Ontario, Canada and ranks #66 of 567 cities in Ontario 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 St. Thomas and the countries closest to St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas, 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 St. Thomas at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Ontario, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from St. Thomas — 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 St. Thomas 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 Ontario by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas 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 St. Thomas. 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 Ontario city rankings above to size up each candidate.
St. Thomas ranks #66 of 567 cities in Ontario 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 St. Thomas is London International Airport (YXU), about 29 km (18 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.