Current Date And Time In Melcher-Dallas, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
12:47:08 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,259
District: Marion County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas.
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 Melcher-Dallas from our regional database:
| State / Region | Iowa |
| District | Marion County |
| Total Population | 1,259 |
| Land Area | 2.58 km² |
| Population Density | 487.98 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 41.225° N |
| Center Longitude | -93.2413° E |
| Elevation | 289 m (948 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Iowa | #244 of 457 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Carlisle | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Chariton | 15 | 24 | 13 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Des Moines | 32 | 52 | 28 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Hartford | 18 | 29 | 16 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Indianola | 19 | 30 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Knoxville | 10 | 15 | 8 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Lovilia | 19 | 30 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Milo | 11 | 18 | 10 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Monroe | 22 | 35 | 19 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Pella | 21 | 34 | 18 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Pleasant Hill | 29 | 46 | 25 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Pleasantville | 11 | 18 | 10 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Prairie City | 26 | 42 | 22 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Runnells | 21 | 33 | 18 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Russell | 17 | 27 | 15 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Iowa (home state of Melcher-Dallas), 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 Melcher-Dallas'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 Melcher-Dallas. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Iowa, United States.
How does Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
Des Moines International Airport IATA: DSM 49 km (30 mi) from Melcher-Dallas |
Melcher-Dallas sits inside Iowa, United States and ranks #244 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 Melcher-Dallas and the countries closest to Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas, 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 Melcher-Dallas at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Iowa, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Melcher-Dallas — 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 Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas 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 Melcher-Dallas. 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.
Melcher-Dallas ranks #244 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 Melcher-Dallas is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 49 km (30 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.