Current Date And Time In Lake San Marcos, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:46:20 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 4,437
District: San Diego County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos.
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 Lake San Marcos from our regional database:
| State / Region | California |
| District | San Diego County |
| Total Population | 4,437 |
| Land Area | 4.68 km² |
| Population Density | 948.08 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 33.1262° N |
| Center Longitude | -117.2084° E |
| Elevation | 160 m (525 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in California | #738 of 1246 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aguanga | 30 | 48 | 26 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bonsall | 11 | 18 | 10 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bostonia | 27 | 44 | 24 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Camp Pendleton North | 14 | 23 | 13 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Camp Pendleton South | 12 | 20 | 11 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Carlsbad | 9 | 14 | 7 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Casa de Oro-Mount Helix | 29 | 46 | 25 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Crest | 30 | 48 | 26 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Del Mar | 12 | 19 | 10 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| El Cajon | 27 | 43 | 23 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Encinitas | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Escondido | 7 | 11 | 6 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Eucalyptus Hills | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Fairbanks Ranch | 9 | 15 | 8 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Fallbrook | 17 | 28 | 15 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to California (home state of Lake San Marcos), 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) | ↑ |
| 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 Lake San Marcos'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 Lake San Marcos. 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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| Lake San Marcos (You) | California | 4,437 | — | — |
| San Marcos | California | 92,931 | 4.4 | ENE |
| Vista | California | 100,890 | 8.8 | NNW |
| Escondido | California | 151,038 | 11.4 | E |
| Rancho Santa Fe | California | 3,117 | 11.8 | S |
| Encinitas | California | 62,930 | 12.6 | SW |
| Carlsbad | California | 114,746 | 13.7 | WNW |
| Hidden Meadows | California | 3,485 | 14.2 | NE |
| Fairbanks Ranch | California | 3,148 | 14.8 | S |
| Solana Beach | California | 13,449 | 16.1 | SSW |
| Hidden Trails | California | 750 | 17.3 | E |
How does Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
McClellan-Palomar Airport IATA: CLD 7 km (4 mi) from Lake San Marcos |
Lake San Marcos sits inside California, United States and ranks #738 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 Lake San Marcos and the countries closest to Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos, 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 Lake San Marcos at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in California, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Lake San Marcos — 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 Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos 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 Lake San Marcos. 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.
Lake San Marcos ranks #738 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 Lake San Marcos is McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD), about 7 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.