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Point MacKenzie, Alaska, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Point MacKenzie, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:56:38 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 529
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough

📍 Cities Near To Point MacKenzie


Find cities, states and countries closest to Point MacKenzie 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 Point MacKenzie.

📍 Point MacKenzie 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 Point MacKenzie from our regional database:

State / RegionAlaska
DistrictMatanuska-Susitna Borough
Total Population529
Land Area401.34 km²
Population Density1.32 / km²
Center Latitude61.3597° N
Center Longitude-149.9783° E
Elevation66 m (217 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Alaska#116 of 121
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Anchorage Anchorage10 16 9
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bear Creek Bear Creek85 137 74
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Big Lake Big Lake11 18 10
North (N)
National Flag Of Buffalo Soapstone Buffalo Soapstone38 61 33
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Butte Butte34 54 29
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cohoe Cohoe82 132 71
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eagle River Eagle River14 22 12
East (E)
National Flag Of Elmendorf Air Force Base Elmendorf Air Force Base14 22 12
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Farm Loop Farm Loop34 54 29
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Fishhook Fishhook36 58 31
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Fox River Fox River109 175 95
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Funny River Funny River65 104 56
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Gateway Gateway28 46 25
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Girdwood Girdwood40 64 34
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Houston Houston19 31 17
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Point MacKenzie


States and regions closest to Alaska (home state of Point MacKenzie), 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 Point MacKenzie


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Point MacKenzie (You)Alaska529
AnchorageAlaska289,60016.3SSE
Big LakeAlaska3,35018.0N
Elmendorf Air Force BaseAlaska6,62121.8ESE
Eagle RiverAlaska24,79322.3E
Knik-FairviewAlaska14,92326.3NE
HoustonAlaska2,20631.3NNE
Meadow LakesAlaska7,57035.6NE
WasillaAlaska9,28437.7NE
TanainaAlaska8,19741.7NE
WillowAlaska2,10243.2N

🏆 Alaska City Rankings

How does Point MacKenzie 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 Point MacKenzie 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
Merrill Field
IATA: MRI
18 km (11 mi) from Point MacKenzie
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
Point MacKenzie ranks #116 of 121 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Point MacKenzie Sits on the Map

Point MacKenzie sits inside Alaska, United States and ranks #116 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 Point MacKenzie 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 Point MacKenzie 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 Point MacKenzie and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Point MacKenzie against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Alaska city rankings

🌎 Beyond Point MacKenzie: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Point MacKenzie

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Point MacKenzie?

See the Cities Near To Point MacKenzie 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 Point MacKenzie to nearby places calculated?

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

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

Point MacKenzie ranks #116 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 Point MacKenzie?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Point MacKenzie is Merrill Field (MRI), about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.