Current Date And Time In East Chicago, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:56:27 PDT
State: Indiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 28,699
District: Lake County
Find cities, states and countries closest to East Chicago in Indiana, 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 East Chicago.
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 East Chicago from our regional database:
| State / Region | Indiana |
| District | Lake County |
| Total Population | 28,699 |
| Land Area | 41.84 km² |
| Population Density | 685.92 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 41.6392° N |
| Center Longitude | -87.4548° E |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Indiana | #36 of 494 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aberdeen | 23 | 36 | 20 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Albany Park | 27 | 43 | 23 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Alsip | 15 | 24 | 13 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ashburn | 15 | 24 | 13 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Auburn Gresham | 12 | 20 | 11 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Avondale | 25 | 40 | 21 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bedford Park | 20 | 32 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Beecher | 22 | 36 | 19 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Belmont Cragin | 26 | 42 | 22 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Berwyn | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Blue Island | 12 | 19 | 10 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Bridgeport | 17 | 27 | 15 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bridgeview | 20 | 32 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Brighton Park | 18 | 28 | 15 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Broadview | 26 | 41 | 22 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Indiana (home state of East Chicago), 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 | 502 | 808 | 436 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 199 | 321 | 173 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 400 | 644 | 347 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 200 | 323 | 174 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 260 | 418 | 226 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 378 | 608 | 328 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 487 | 784 | 423 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ohio | 142 | 228 | 123 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| South Carolina | 524 | 844 | 455 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Tennessee | 352 | 566 | 306 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from East Chicago'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 East Chicago. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Indiana, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| East Chicago (You) | Indiana | 28,699 | — | — |
| Whiting | Indiana | 4,872 | 5.6 | NW |
| Calumet City | Illinois | 37,031 | 6.7 | WSW |
| Hammond | Indiana | 77,614 | 7.3 | SSW |
| Burnham | Illinois | 4,210 | 8.5 | W |
| Highland | Indiana | 22,936 | 9.5 | S |
| Munster | Indiana | 22,984 | 9.6 | SSW |
| Gary | Indiana | 77,156 | 10.3 | ESE |
| Lansing | Illinois | 28,349 | 10.8 | SW |
| Griffith | Indiana | 16,378 | 12.6 | SSE |
| Dolton | Illinois | 23,197 | 12.7 | W |
How does East Chicago rank within Indiana? 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 East Chicago appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Indianapolis | 887,642 |
| Fort Wayne | 260,326 |
| Evansville | 119,943 |
| South Bend | 101,516 |
| Carmel | 88,713 |
| Bloomington | 84,067 |
| Hammond | 77,614 |
| Gary | 77,156 |
| Fishers | 76,794 |
| Lafayette | 71,111 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Indianapolis | 953.18 |
| Fort Wayne | 287.05 |
| Gary | 148.17 |
| Westpoint | 138.82 |
| Carmel | 125.74 |
| Evansville | 123.90 |
| Anderson | 110.77 |
| South Bend | 108.46 |
| Fishers | 96.38 |
| Terre Haute | 91.35 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Notre Dame | 1,821.04 |
| South Haven | 1,640.37 |
| New Whiteland | 1,562.43 |
| Indian Heights | 1,400.47 |
| Bloomington | 1,389.77 |
| Warren Park | 1,326.72 |
| Beech Grove | 1,278.38 |
| West Lafayette | 1,273.41 |
| Saint Paul | 1,272.84 |
| Highland | 1,266.48 |
Gary/Chicago International Airport IATA: GYY 4 km (3 mi) from East Chicago |
East Chicago sits inside Indiana, United States and ranks #36 of 494 cities in Indiana 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 East Chicago and the countries closest to East Chicago 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 East Chicago, 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 East Chicago at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Indiana, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from East Chicago — 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 East Chicago 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 Indiana by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of East Chicago 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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago. 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 Indiana city rankings above to size up each candidate.
East Chicago ranks #36 of 494 cities in Indiana 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 East Chicago is Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY), about 4 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.