Current Date And Time In La Porte, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
10:15:16 PDT
State: Indiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 21,916
District: LaPorte County
Find cities, states and countries closest to La Porte 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 La Porte.
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 La Porte from our regional database:
| State / Region | Indiana |
| District | LaPorte County |
| Total Population | 21,916 |
| Land Area | 32.05 km² |
| Population Density | 683.81 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 41.6077° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.7139° E |
| Elevation | 249 m (817 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Indiana | #43 of 494 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aberdeen | 24 | 38 | 21 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Baroda | 27 | 43 | 23 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Berrien Springs | 30 | 49 | 26 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Beverly Shores | 15 | 24 | 13 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bridgman | 25 | 39 | 21 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Buchanan | 24 | 38 | 21 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Chesterton | 18 | 29 | 16 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Culver | 31 | 50 | 27 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Fish Lake | 9 | 14 | 8 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Galien | 17 | 28 | 15 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Hamlet | 8 | 13 | 7 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Hudson Lake | 12 | 19 | 10 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kingsford Heights | 9 | 14 | 8 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Knox | 22 | 35 | 19 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Koontz Lake | 18 | 28 | 15 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Indiana (home state of La Porte), 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 La Porte'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 La Porte. 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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| La Porte (You) | Indiana | 21,916 | — | — |
| Rolling Prairie | Indiana | 582 | 10.8 | NE |
| Hamlet | Indiana | 800 | 12.8 | ESE |
| Fish Lake | Indiana | 1,016 | 14.2 | ESE |
| Kingsford Heights | Indiana | 1,421 | 14.3 | S |
| Trail Creek | Indiana | 2,029 | 15.7 | NW |
| Otis | Indiana | 9,726 | 16.0 | W |
| Westville | Indiana | 5,662 | 17.2 | WSW |
| Michigan City | Indiana | 31,459 | 18.7 | NW |
| Hudson Lake | Indiana | 1,297 | 18.8 | NE |
| Long Beach | Indiana | 1,162 | 18.8 | NW |
How does La Porte 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 La Porte appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Michigan City Municipal Airport IATA: MGC 14 km (9 mi) from La Porte |
La Porte sits inside Indiana, United States and ranks #43 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 La Porte and the countries closest to La Porte 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 La Porte, 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 La Porte at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Indiana, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from La Porte — 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 La Porte 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 La Porte 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 La Porte 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 La Porte 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of La Porte. 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.
La Porte ranks #43 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 La Porte is Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC), about 14 km (9 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.