Current Date And Time In West Helena, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
14:40:46 PDT
State: Arkansas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 7,679
District: Phillips County
Find cities, states and countries closest to West Helena in Arkansas, 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 West Helena.
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 West Helena from our regional database:
| State / Region | Arkansas |
| District | Phillips County |
| Total Population | 7,679 |
| Land Area | 11.50 km² |
| Population Density | 667.74 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 34.5507° N |
| Center Longitude | -90.6418° E |
| Elevation | 78 m (256 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Arkansas | #49 of 307 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Clarksdale | 25 | 40 | 21 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Elaine | 21 | 33 | 18 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Friars Point | 12 | 20 | 11 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Helena | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Helena-West Helena | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Hughes | 29 | 47 | 25 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Jonestown | 19 | 31 | 17 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Lambert | 32 | 51 | 27 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Marianna | 17 | 27 | 15 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Marks | 29 | 47 | 25 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Marvell | 15 | 25 | 13 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| North Tunica | 18 | 29 | 16 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Tunica | 17 | 28 | 15 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Tunica Resorts | 26 | 42 | 22 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| White Oak | 18 | 28 | 15 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Arkansas (home state of West Helena), 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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| Alabama | 346 | 557 | 301 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 398 | 641 | 346 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 502 | 808 | 436 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 466 | 750 | 405 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 451 | 726 | 392 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 458 | 736 | 397 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Louisiana | 324 | 521 | 281 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mississippi | 241 | 388 | 209 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 191 | 307 | 166 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Oklahoma | 298 | 479 | 258 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from West Helena'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 | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to West Helena. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Arkansas, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| West Helena (You) | Arkansas | 7,679 | — | — |
| Helena | Arkansas | 5,548 | 5.1 | ESE |
| Helena-West Helena | Arkansas | 11,109 | 5.3 | ESE |
| Friars Point | Mississippi | 1,120 | 20.0 | S |
| Marvell | Arkansas | 1,047 | 24.8 | W |
| Marianna | Arkansas | 3,766 | 27.0 | NNW |
| Tunica | Mississippi | 981 | 28.0 | ENE |
| White Oak | Mississippi | 692 | 28.4 | ENE |
| North Tunica | Mississippi | 1,035 | 29.3 | NE |
| Jonestown | Mississippi | 1,214 | 30.8 | SSE |
| Elaine | Arkansas | 556 | 33.1 | SW |
How does West Helena rank within Arkansas? 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 West Helena appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 202,591 |
| Fort Smith | 88,194 |
| Fayetteville | 82,830 |
| Springdale | 77,859 |
| Jonesboro | 73,907 |
| North Little Rock | 66,504 |
| Conway | 64,980 |
| Rogers | 63,159 |
| Pine Bluff | 44,772 |
| Bentonville | 44,499 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 314.16 |
| Jonesboro | 209.62 |
| Fort Smith | 176.45 |
| Hot Springs Village | 155.35 |
| Fayetteville | 143.09 |
| North Little Rock | 142.06 |
| Pine Bluff | 120.69 |
| Bella Vista | 118.87 |
| Conway | 118.07 |
| Springdale | 108.94 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Cammack Village | 1,024.66 |
| Keiser | 748.94 |
| Springdale | 714.70 |
| West Helena ⭐ | 667.74 |
| Shannon Hills | 652.76 |
| Little Rock | 644.87 |
| Rogers | 640.04 |
| Gosnell | 612.53 |
| Bono | 601.08 |
| Gravel Ridge | 589.84 |
Memphis International Airport IATA: MEM 82 km (51 mi) from West Helena |
West Helena sits inside Arkansas, United States and ranks #49 of 307 cities in Arkansas 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 West Helena and the countries closest to West Helena 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from West Helena, 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 West Helena at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Arkansas, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from West Helena — 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 West Helena 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 Arkansas by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of West Helena 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 West Helena 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 West Helena 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 West Helena 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 West Helena. 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 Arkansas city rankings above to size up each candidate.
West Helena ranks #49 of 307 cities in Arkansas 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 West Helena is Memphis International Airport (MEM), about 82 km (51 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.