Current Date And Time In Brightwood, United States
Monday, 27 July 2026
05:24:26 PDT
State: District of Columbia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 17,624
Find cities, states and countries closest to Brightwood in District of Columbia, 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 Brightwood.
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 Brightwood from our regional database:
| State / Region | District of Columbia |
| Total Population | 17,624 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 38.9612° N |
| Center Longitude | -77.0275° E |
| Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in District of Columbia | #18 of 55 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Adams Morgan | 3 | 5 | 2 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Adelphi | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Anacostia | 7 | 11 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Arlington | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Barracks Row | 6 | 9 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Benning | 6 | 10 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Benning Road | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bethesda | 4 | 7 | 4 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bladensburg | 5 | 8 | 5 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bloomingdale | 3 | 5 | 3 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Brentwood | 4 | 6 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Brentwood Village | 4 | 6 | 3 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Brookland | 3 | 5 | 3 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Brookmont | 5 | 8 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Calverton | 8 | 13 | 7 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to District of Columbia (home state of Brightwood), 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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| Connecticut | 279 | 450 | 243 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 81 | 131 | 70 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 23 | 38 | 20 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 382 | 615 | 332 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 411 | 661 | 357 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Jersey | 161 | 260 | 140 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| New York | 204 | 328 | 177 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 243 | 391 | 211 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ohio | 329 | 530 | 286 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Pennsylvania | 159 | 256 | 138 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Brightwood'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 Brightwood. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in District of Columbia, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Brightwood (You) | District of Columbia | 17,624 | — | — |
| Colorado Triangle | District of Columbia | 11,780 | 0.8 | SW |
| Kennedy Street | District of Columbia | 15,251 | 1.0 | ESE |
| The Parks At Walter Reed | District of Columbia | 8,252 | 1.4 | N |
| Petworth | District of Columbia | 18,983 | 1.7 | S |
| Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn | District of Columbia | 11,147 | 1.9 | SSW |
| Georgia Avenue / Walter Reed | District of Columbia | 7,996 | 2.4 | N |
| Takoma Park | Maryland | 17,713 | 2.5 | NE |
| Central 14th Street / Spring Road | District of Columbia | 25,899 | 2.7 | S |
| Riggs Park | District of Columbia | 9,125 | 3.0 | ESE |
| Chillum | Maryland | 33,513 | 3.2 | E |
How does Brightwood rank within District of Columbia? 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 Brightwood appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Washington | 689,545 |
| Downtown DC | 52,560 |
| Columbia Heights | 38,000 |
| Mount Pleasant | 35,842 |
| Central 14th Street / Spring Road | 25,899 |
| Northwest One | 23,386 |
| Dupont Circle | 23,226 |
| Foggy Bottom | 22,146 |
| Mount Vernon Triangle | 21,897 |
| H Street NE | 21,480 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Washington | 259.00 |
| Georgetown | 3.04 |
| Adams Morgan | 1.22 |
| Bellevue | 0.89 |
| Bloomingdale | 0.52 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Adams Morgan | 12,975.41 |
| Bellevue | 10,834.83 |
| Bloomingdale | 9,576.92 |
| Georgetown | 3,910.20 |
| Washington | 2,662.34 |
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport IATA: DCA 12 km (8 mi) from Brightwood |
Brightwood sits inside District of Columbia, United States and ranks #18 of 55 cities in District of Columbia 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 Brightwood and the countries closest to Brightwood 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 Brightwood, 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 Brightwood at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in District of Columbia, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Brightwood — 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 Brightwood 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 District of Columbia by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Brightwood 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood 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 Brightwood. 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 District of Columbia city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Brightwood ranks #18 of 55 cities in District of Columbia 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 Brightwood is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 12 km (8 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.