Current Date And Time In Palos Heights, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
21:08:06 PDT
State: Illinois
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 12,545
District: Cook County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Palos Heights in Illinois, 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 Palos Heights.
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 Palos Heights from our regional database:
| State / Region | Illinois |
| District | Cook County |
| Total Population | 12,545 |
| Land Area | 10.05 km² |
| Population Density | 1,248.26 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 41.6681° N |
| Center Longitude | -87.7964° E |
| Elevation | 190 m (623 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Illinois | #247 of 994 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alsip | 3 | 5 | 3 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Ashburn | 7 | 11 | 6 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bedford Park | 7 | 11 | 6 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bridgeview | 6 | 9 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Burbank | 5 | 7 | 4 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Chicago Ridge | 2 | 4 | 2 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Country Club Hills | 8 | 13 | 7 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Crestwood | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Evergreen Park | 6 | 10 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Hickory Hills | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Hometown | 6 | 9 | 5 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Justice | 6 | 9 | 5 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Merrionette Park | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Midlothian | 5 | 8 | 4 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Mount Greenwood | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Illinois (home state of Palos Heights), 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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| Arkansas | 398 | 641 | 346 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 199 | 321 | 173 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 210 | 339 | 183 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 335 | 540 | 291 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 319 | 514 | 277 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Minnesota | 497 | 800 | 432 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 226 | 363 | 196 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ohio | 341 | 549 | 296 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Oklahoma | 572 | 920 | 497 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Tennessee | 385 | 620 | 334 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Palos Heights'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 Palos Heights. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Illinois, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Palos Heights (You) | Illinois | 12,545 | — | — |
| Worth | Illinois | 10,784 | 2.4 | N |
| Palos Park | Illinois | 4,888 | 2.8 | W |
| Palos Hills | Illinois | 17,565 | 3.6 | NNW |
| Chicago Ridge | Illinois | 14,373 | 4.0 | NNE |
| Alsip | Illinois | 19,346 | 4.8 | E |
| Crestwood | Illinois | 10,984 | 5.3 | ESE |
| Oak Lawn | Illinois | 56,781 | 5.7 | NE |
| Orland Park | Illinois | 58,619 | 6.4 | SW |
| Hickory Hills | Illinois | 14,122 | 6.8 | NNW |
| Burbank | Illinois | 29,128 | 7.5 | N |
How does Palos Heights rank within Illinois? 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 Palos Heights appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Chicago | 2,664,452 |
| Aurora | 200,661 |
| Rockford | 148,278 |
| Joliet | 147,861 |
| Naperville | 147,100 |
| Peoria | 115,070 |
| Springfield | 114,394 |
| North Peoria | 113,004 |
| Elgin | 112,111 |
| Waukegan | 88,475 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 606.42 |
| Springfield | 171.91 |
| Joliet | 162.58 |
| Rockford | 160.45 |
| Peoria | 130.09 |
| Decatur | 121.62 |
| Aurora | 118.55 |
| Naperville | 100.41 |
| Elgin | 98.25 |
| Godfrey | 94.89 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Edgewater | 12,386.68 |
| Near North Side | 12,174.86 |
| Albany Park | 10,415.80 |
| Logan Square | 8,805.50 |
| Chicago Loop | 8,176.53 |
| Lincoln Park | 8,106.42 |
| West Ridge | 7,900.55 |
| Belmont Cragin | 7,760.69 |
| Avondale | 7,668.15 |
| West Town | 7,299.75 |
Chicago Midway International Airport IATA: MDW 14 km (8 mi) from Palos Heights |
Palos Heights sits inside Illinois, United States and ranks #247 of 994 cities in Illinois 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 Palos Heights and the countries closest to Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights, 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 Palos Heights at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Illinois, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Palos Heights — 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 Palos Heights 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 Illinois by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights 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 Palos Heights. 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 Illinois city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Palos Heights ranks #247 of 994 cities in Illinois 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 Palos Heights is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), about 14 km (8 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.