
Find cities, states and countries closest to Britt in Iowa, 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 Britt.
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 Britt from our regional database:
| State / Region | Iowa |
| District | Hancock County |
| Total Population | 1,973 |
| Land Area | 3.27 km² |
| Population Density | 603.36 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 43.0977° N |
| Center Longitude | -93.8019° E |
| Elevation | 374 m (1,227 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #167 of 457 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Ackley | 53 | 86 | 46 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Adair | 118 | 191 | 103 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Adams | 63 | 102 | 55 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Adel | 103 | 166 | 90 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Albert City | 62 | 100 | 54 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Albert Lea | 44 | 71 | 38 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Alden | 41 | 66 | 36 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Alden | 45 | 73 | 39 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Algona | 22 | 35 | 19 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Allison | 56 | 90 | 49 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Alta | 81 | 130 | 70 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Altoona | 102 | 164 | 88 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Amboy | 57 | 92 | 50 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ames | 74 | 119 | 64 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ankeny | 95 | 153 | 83 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Iowa (home state of Britt), 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 | 466 | 750 | 405 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 210 | 339 | 183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 400 | 644 | 347 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 345 | 556 | 300 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 414 | 666 | 359 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Minnesota | 344 | 554 | 299 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 279 | 448 | 242 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Nebraska | 352 | 566 | 306 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| North Dakota | 551 | 887 | 479 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Oklahoma | 521 | 839 | 453 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Britt'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 | ||
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| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Britt. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Iowa, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Britt (You) | Iowa | 1,973 | — | — |
| Garner | Iowa | 3,107 | 16.2 | E |
| Kanawha | Iowa | 627 | 17.8 | S |
| Forest City | Iowa | 4,018 | 22.7 | NE |
| Ventura | Iowa | 718 | 26.5 | E |
| Belmond | Iowa | 2,314 | 31.9 | SSE |
| Buffalo Center | Iowa | 895 | 34.1 | NNW |
| Clear Lake | Iowa | 7,590 | 34.6 | E |
| Algona | Iowa | 5,470 | 35.1 | W |
| Burt | Iowa | 511 | 35.7 | WNW |
| Bancroft | Iowa | 710 | 40.1 | WNW |
How does Britt rank within Iowa? 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 Britt appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | 214,133 |
| Cedar Rapids | 130,405 |
| Davenport | 102,582 |
| Sioux City | 82,821 |
| Iowa City | 74,220 |
| Waterloo | 68,460 |
| Ames | 65,060 |
| West Des Moines | 64,113 |
| Council Bluffs | 62,597 |
| Dubuque | 58,799 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Des Moines | 234.99 |
| Cedar Rapids | 186.66 |
| Davenport | 168.54 |
| Waterloo | 163.75 |
| Sioux City | 154.40 |
| West Des Moines | 123.19 |
| Council Bluffs | 112.97 |
| Clinton | 98.45 |
| Dubuque | 80.86 |
| Cedar Falls | 76.67 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| University Heights | 1,621.74 |
| Windsor Heights | 1,335.79 |
| Lakeside | 1,186.44 |
| Iowa City | 1,133.48 |
| Newhall | 1,036.59 |
| Storm Lake | 1,031.19 |
| Ames | 994.50 |
| Readlyn | 971.76 |
| Des Moines | 911.24 |
| Grandview | 905.08 |
Mason City Municipal Airport IATA: MCW 39 km (24 mi) from Britt |
Britt sits inside Iowa, United States and ranks #167 of 457 cities in Iowa 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 Britt and the countries closest to Britt 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 Britt, 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 Britt at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Iowa, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Britt — 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 Britt 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 Iowa by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Britt 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 Britt 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 Britt 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 Britt. 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 Iowa city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Britt ranks #167 of 457 cities in Iowa 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 Britt is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 39 km (24 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.