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Klawock, Alaska, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Klawock, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
18:55:23 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 765
District: Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area

📍 Cities Near To Klawock


Find cities, states and countries closest to Klawock in Alaska, United States 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 Klawock.

📍 Klawock 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 Klawock from our regional database:

State / RegionAlaska
DistrictPrince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Total Population765
Land Area2.54 km²
Population Density301.18 / km²
Center Latitude55.5522° N
Center Longitude-133.0958° E
Elevation27 m (89 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Alaska#81 of 121
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bella Bella Bella Bella309 497 268
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bella Coola Bella Coola338 545 294
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Craig Craig6 9 5
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Daajing Giids Daajing Giids164 264 142
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Haines Haines269 433 234
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Haines Junction Haines Junction393 633 342
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Hoonah Hoonah198 318 172
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Juneau Juneau196 316 171
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kake Kake104 167 90
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ketchikan Ketchikan59 94 51
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kitimat Kitimat205 330 178
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Masset Masset113 182 98
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Metlakatla Metlakatla66 107 58
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of New Hazelton New Hazelton217 349 188
East (E)
National Flag Of Petersburg Petersburg87 140 76
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Klawock


States and regions closest to Alaska (home state of Klawock), 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 Yukon Yukon591 952 514
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Klawock


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Klawock'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 Bahamas Bahamas1,363 2,193 1,183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 2,261 1,220
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 2,425 1,309
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba1,519 2,445 1,319
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica1,723 2,772 1,496
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 1,632 881
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Klawock. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Alaska, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Klawock (You)Alaska765
CraigAlaska1,2489.1SSW
KetchikanAlaska8,19794.3ESE
MetlakatlaAlaska1,405106.9ESE
WrangellAlaska2,382111.5NNE
PetersburgAlaska2,948140.4N
KakeAlaska570166.8NNW
MassetBritish Columbia838181.8SSE
StewartBritish Columbia517199.2ENE
SitkaAlaska8,863216.5NW
Prince RupertBritish Columbia14,708224.3SE

🏆 Alaska City Rankings

How does Klawock rank within Alaska? 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 Klawock appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Anchorage289,600
Fairbanks32,325
Juneau31,555
Eagle River24,793
Badger19,482
Knik-Fairview14,923
College12,964
Wasilla9,284
Sitka8,863
Lakes8,364

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Sitka12,461.43
Wrangell8,966.72
Juneau8,427.63
Anchorage5,035.06
Willow1,811.68
Healy1,779.76
Deltana1,473.50
Prudhoe Bay1,442.83
Valdez704.24
Togiak585.98

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Anchor Point6,433.33
Houston730.46
Utqiagvik625.39
Ketchikan536.80
Palmer508.46
Kodiak479.16
Bethel444.52
Fairbanks383.73
Chevak343.92
Scammon Bay317.90
✈️ Nearest Airport
Klawock Airport
IATA: KLW
3 km (2 mi) from Klawock
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 Alaska Cities
Klawock ranks #81 of 121 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Klawock Sits on the Map

Klawock sits inside Alaska, United States and ranks #81 of 121 cities in Alaska 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 Klawock 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 Klawock 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 Klawock and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Klawock against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Alaska city rankings

🌎 Beyond Klawock: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Klawock and the countries closest to Klawock by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near United States. 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 Klawock, 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 Klawock at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Klawock

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Klawock MapView the Klawock map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Klawock Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Alaska OverviewExplore the Alaska state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United States Country DataGet complete United States data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Klawock

Which cities are closest to Klawock?

See the Cities Near To Klawock 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 Alaska by population and density.

How is the distance from Klawock to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Klawock ranks #81 of 121 cities in Alaska 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 Klawock?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Klawock is Klawock Airport (KLW), about 3 km (2 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.