Current Date And Time In Imperial Beach, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:46:23 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 27,408
District: San Diego County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Imperial Beach in California, 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 Imperial Beach.
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 Imperial Beach from our regional database:
| State / Region | California |
| District | San Diego County |
| Total Population | 27,408 |
| Land Area | 11.62 km² |
| Population Density | 2,358.69 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 32.5839° N |
| Center Longitude | -117.1131° E |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in California | #314 of 1246 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alpine | 27 | 43 | 23 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Ampliación Ejido Lázaro Cárdenas | 13 | 21 | 11 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Batalla Nacional | 19 | 30 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bonita | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bostonia | 19 | 30 | 16 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Buenos Aires | 15 | 24 | 13 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 15 | 24 | 13 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chula Vista | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ciudad Morelos | 18 | 28 | 15 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Colinas del Sol | 13 | 22 | 12 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Colinas del Sol | 9 | 15 | 8 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Coronado | 8 | 13 | 7 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Crest | 21 | 34 | 18 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Del Mar | 27 | 44 | 24 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ejido Javier Rojo Gómez | 18 | 29 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to California (home state of Imperial Beach), 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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| Arizona | 505 | 813 | 439 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Baja California | 474 | 763 | 411 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Baja California Sur | 870 | 1,401 | 756 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 560 | 902 | 487 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Montana | 838 | 1,349 | 728 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Nevada | 215 | 346 | 187 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Oregon | 489 | 787 | 425 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Sinaloa | 1,067 | 1,718 | 927 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Sonora | 737 | 1,186 | 640 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Utah | 490 | 788 | 425 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Imperial Beach'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) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Imperial Beach. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in California, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Imperial Beach (You) | California | 27,408 | — | — |
| Chula Vista | California | 265,757 | 6.8 | NNE |
| San Ysidro | California | — | 7.5 | ESE |
| National City | California | 61,060 | 10.6 | N |
| Bonita | California | 12,538 | 11.3 | NE |
| Coronado | California | 24,812 | 13.1 | NNW |
| La Esperanza [Granjas Familiares] | Baja California | 1,173 | 13.5 | S |
| Tijuana | Baja California | 1,922,523 | 13.7 | SE |
| Francisco Zarco | Baja California | 656 | 14.7 | SSE |
| Colinas del Sol | Baja California | 1,145 | 14.9 | SSE |
| Lomas del Mar | Baja California | 649 | 15.2 | SSE |
How does Imperial Beach rank within California? 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 Imperial Beach appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,820,914 |
| San Diego | 1,404,452 |
| San Jose | 997,368 |
| San Francisco | 827,526 |
| Fresno | 542,107 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 |
| Oakland | 419,267 |
| Bakersfield | 373,640 |
| Anaheim | 350,742 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 1,302.15 |
| San Diego | 964.51 |
| San Francisco | 600.59 |
| California City | 527.40 |
| San Jose | 466.11 |
| Bakersfield | 389.18 |
| Cupertino | 300.00 |
| Fresno | 290.88 |
| Palmdale | 275.10 |
| Lucerne Valley | 273.48 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Chinatown | 28,983.86 |
| Koreatown | 17,779.83 |
| Noe Valley | 9,700.42 |
| Maywood | 9,143.61 |
| Walnut Park | 8,229.90 |
| Lennox | 8,039.93 |
| Cudahy | 7,644.97 |
| Huntington Park | 7,609.48 |
| West Hollywood | 7,407.36 |
| East Rancho Dominguez | 7,105.63 |
General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport IATA: TIJ 14 km (9 mi) from Imperial Beach |
Imperial Beach sits inside California, United States and ranks #314 of 1246 cities in California 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 Imperial Beach and the countries closest to Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach, 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 Imperial Beach at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in California, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Imperial Beach — 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 Imperial Beach 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 California by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach 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 Imperial Beach. 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 California city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Imperial Beach ranks #314 of 1246 cities in California 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 Imperial Beach is General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ), about 14 km (9 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.