Current Date And Time In Preston City, United States
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:26:37 PDT
State: Connecticut
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,000
District: Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region
Find cities, states and countries closest to Preston City in Connecticut, 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 Preston City.
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 Preston City from our regional database:
| State / Region | Connecticut |
| District | Southeastern Connecticut Planning Region |
| Total Population | 5,000 |
| Land Area | 82.36 km² |
| Population Density | 60.71 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 41.529° N |
| Center Longitude | -71.974° E |
| Elevation | 67 m (220 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Connecticut | #112 of 198 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Ashaway | 12 | 20 | 11 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Baltic | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bradford | 15 | 24 | 13 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Brooklyn | 18 | 29 | 16 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Carolina | 17 | 27 | 15 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Central Waterford | 15 | 24 | 13 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Charlestown | 20 | 32 | 17 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Chepachet | 31 | 50 | 27 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Colchester | 19 | 30 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Conning Towers-Nautilus Park | 11 | 18 | 10 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Coventry | 19 | 31 | 17 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Coventry Lake | 25 | 40 | 22 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Danielson | 19 | 31 | 17 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Dayville | 22 | 36 | 19 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| East Brooklyn | 19 | 30 | 16 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Connecticut (home state of Preston City), 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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| Delaware | 226 | 364 | 196 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 279 | 450 | 243 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Maine | 311 | 501 | 270 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 257 | 414 | 223 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 104 | 167 | 90 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 134 | 216 | 117 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Jersey | 127 | 204 | 110 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| New York | 78 | 125 | 68 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 515 | 829 | 447 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pennsylvania | 215 | 345 | 186 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Preston City'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 Preston City. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Connecticut, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Preston City (You) | Connecticut | 5,000 | — | — |
| Norwich | Connecticut | 39,899 | 8.5 | W |
| Jewett City | Connecticut | 3,441 | 8.7 | N |
| Lisbon | Connecticut | 4,234 | 8.9 | NNW |
| Ledyard | Connecticut | 15,212 | 10.5 | SSW |
| Baltic | Connecticut | 1,250 | 13.4 | NW |
| Gales Ferry | Connecticut | 1,162 | 14.2 | SW |
| Old Mystic | Connecticut | 3,554 | 15.3 | S |
| Uncasville | Connecticut | 1,500 | 15.4 | SW |
| Oxoboxo River | Connecticut | 3,165 | 15.7 | SW |
| Montville Center | Connecticut | 20,180 | 15.8 | WSW |
How does Preston City rank within Connecticut? 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 Preston City appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 147,629 |
| New Haven | 130,322 |
| Stamford | 128,874 |
| North Stamford | 121,230 |
| Hartford | 121,054 |
| Waterbury | 108,802 |
| Norwalk | 88,485 |
| Danbury | 84,657 |
| East Norwalk | 84,530 |
| New Britain | 72,808 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Manchester | 71,742.67 |
| Greenwich | 174.05 |
| New Milford | 164.98 |
| Newtown | 153.07 |
| Stafford | 152.29 |
| Litchfield | 147.11 |
| East Haddam | 146.59 |
| Glastonbury | 135.20 |
| Stamford | 134.79 |
| Stonington | 129.50 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Bridgeport | 2,947.27 |
| Hartford | 2,588.84 |
| New Haven | 2,500.42 |
| New Britain | 2,087.39 |
| Pemberwick | 2,044.44 |
| West Haven | 1,942.94 |
| Byram | 1,850.89 |
| Jewett City | 1,792.19 |
| Rockville | 1,603.86 |
| Willimantic | 1,527.73 |
Westerly State Airport IATA: WST 24 km (15 mi) from Preston City |
Preston City sits inside Connecticut, United States and ranks #112 of 198 cities in Connecticut 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 Preston City and the countries closest to Preston City 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 Preston City, 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 Preston City at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Connecticut, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Preston City — 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 Preston City 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 Connecticut by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Preston City 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 Preston City 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 Preston City 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 Preston City 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 Preston City. 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 Connecticut city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Preston City ranks #112 of 198 cities in Connecticut 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 Preston City is Westerly State Airport (WST), about 24 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.