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West Bishop, California, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In West Bishop, United States

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
01:44:58 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,607
District: Inyo County

📍 Cities Near To West Bishop


Find cities, states and countries closest to West Bishop 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 West Bishop.

📍 West Bishop 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 West Bishop from our regional database:

State / RegionCalifornia
DistrictInyo County
Total Population2,607
Land Area22.69 km²
Population Density114.90 / km²
Center Latitude37.361° N
Center Longitude-118.4551° E
Elevation1,342 m (4,403 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in California#884 of 1246
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ahwahnee Ahwahnee70 112 61
West (W)
National Flag Of Alpaugh Alpaugh117 188 101
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Armona Armona100 161 87
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Auberry Auberry60 96 52
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bass Lake Bass Lake61 98 53
West (W)
National Flag Of Big Pine Big Pine16 26 14
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Biola Biola94 152 82
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bishop Bishop3 5 3
East (E)
National Flag Of Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos82 133 72
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bootjack Bootjack79 127 68
West (W)
National Flag Of Bridgeport Bridgeport75 121 65
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Calwa Calwa85 136 74
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Carter Springs Carter Springs122 197 106
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Caruthers Caruthers95 153 82
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Clovis Clovis78 126 68
West-southwest (WSW)

🏳️ States Near To West Bishop


States and regions closest to California (home state of West Bishop), 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 Arizona Arizona505 813 439
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Baja California Baja California474 763 411
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Baja California Sur Baja California Sur870 1,401 756
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Idaho Idaho560 902 487
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Montana Montana838 1,349 728
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Nevada Nevada215 346 187
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Oregon Oregon489 787 425
North (N)
National Flag Of Sinaloa Sinaloa1,067 1,718 927
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Sonora Sonora737 1,186 640
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Utah Utah490 788 425
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To West Bishop


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
West Bishop (You)California2,607
Dixon Lane-Meadow CreekCalifornia2,6454.5NE
BishopCalifornia3,8065.3E
WilkersonCalifornia56310.9SSE
Big PineCalifornia1,75626.3SE
Mammoth LakesCalifornia7,94655.7NW
IndependenceCalifornia66966.1SSE
June LakeCalifornia62971.8NW
Shaver LakeCalifornia63481.5WSW
Lone PineCalifornia2,03590.8SSE
AuberryCalifornia2,36996.4WSW

🏆 California City Rankings

How does West Bishop 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 West Bishop appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Los Angeles3,820,914
San Diego1,404,452
San Jose997,368
San Francisco827,526
Fresno542,107
Sacramento524,943
Long Beach474,140
Oakland419,267
Bakersfield373,640
Anaheim350,742

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Los Angeles1,302.15
San Diego964.51
San Francisco600.59
California City527.40
San Jose466.11
Bakersfield389.18
Cupertino300.00
Fresno290.88
Palmdale275.10
Lucerne Valley273.48

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Chinatown28,983.86
Koreatown17,779.83
Noe Valley9,700.42
Maywood9,143.61
Walnut Park8,229.90
Lennox8,039.93
Cudahy7,644.97
Huntington Park7,609.48
West Hollywood7,407.36
East Rancho Dominguez7,105.63
✈️ Nearest Airport
Eastern Sierra Regional Airport
IATA: BIH
8 km (5 mi) from West Bishop
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 California Cities
West Bishop ranks #884 of 1246 by population
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📏 Largest By Area
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to West Bishop? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where West Bishop Sits on the Map

West Bishop sits inside California, United States and ranks #884 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.

📏 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 West Bishop 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 West Bishop 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 West Bishop and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack West Bishop against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and California city rankings

🌎 Beyond West Bishop: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through West Bishop

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 West Bishop MapView the West Bishop map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ West Bishop Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ California OverviewExplore the California 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 West Bishop

Which cities are closest to West Bishop?

See the Cities Near To West Bishop 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.

How is the distance from West Bishop to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of West Bishop. 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.

How does West Bishop compare in size to the cities near it?

West Bishop ranks #884 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to West Bishop?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to West Bishop is Eastern Sierra Regional Airport (BIH), about 8 km (5 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.