Current Date And Time In Arkansas City, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:57:38 PDT
State: Kansas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 12,136
District: Cowley County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Arkansas City in Kansas, 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 Arkansas City.
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 Arkansas City from our regional database:
| State / Region | Kansas |
| District | Cowley County |
| Total Population | 12,136 |
| Land Area | 24.15 km² |
| Population Density | 502.53 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 37.062° N |
| Center Longitude | -97.0384° E |
| Elevation | 341 m (1,119 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Kansas | #31 of 301 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Belle Plaine | 27 | 43 | 23 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Blackwell | 22 | 36 | 19 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Burden | 23 | 38 | 20 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| McCord | 26 | 43 | 23 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Newkirk | 12 | 20 | 11 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Oxford | 16 | 26 | 14 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ponca City | 25 | 40 | 21 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Tonkawa | 30 | 49 | 26 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Udall | 23 | 37 | 20 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Wellington | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Winfield | 13 | 20 | 11 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Kansas (home state of Arkansas City), 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 | 451 | 726 | 392 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Colorado | 392 | 631 | 340 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 495 | 796 | 430 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 345 | 556 | 300 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Louisiana | 707 | 1,138 | 614 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Minnesota | 567 | 912 | 492 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mississippi | 686 | 1,104 | 596 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 367 | 590 | 319 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Nebraska | 187 | 301 | 162 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| New Mexico | 456 | 734 | 396 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Arkansas City'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 Arkansas City. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kansas, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Arkansas City (You) | Kansas | 12,136 | — | — |
| Newkirk | Oklahoma | 2,253 | 20.0 | S |
| Winfield | Kansas | 12,204 | 20.1 | N |
| Oxford | Kansas | 1,024 | 26.3 | NNW |
| Blackwell | Oklahoma | 6,875 | 35.9 | SW |
| Udall | Kansas | 732 | 36.8 | N |
| Wellington | Kansas | 7,987 | 37.2 | NW |
| Burden | Kansas | 533 | 37.6 | NE |
| Ponca City | Oklahoma | 24,758 | 39.7 | S |
| McCord | Oklahoma | 1,440 | 42.6 | S |
| Belle Plaine | Kansas | 1,621 | 42.7 | NNW |
How does Arkansas City rank within Kansas? 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 Arkansas City appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Wichita | 396,119 |
| Overland Park | 186,515 |
| Kansas City | 152,933 |
| Olathe | 134,305 |
| Topeka | 125,963 |
| Lawrence | 93,917 |
| Shawnee | 65,046 |
| Manhattan | 56,308 |
| Lenexa | 52,490 |
| Salina | 47,813 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Wichita | 423.71 |
| Kansas City | 332.49 |
| Overland Park | 195.87 |
| Topeka | 159.20 |
| Olathe | 156.48 |
| Shawnee | 111.02 |
| Lawrence | 90.45 |
| Lenexa | 89.22 |
| Salina | 65.72 |
| Hutchinson | 63.97 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Roeland Park | 1,625.48 |
| Westwood | 1,621.70 |
| Mission | 1,371.53 |
| Prairie Village | 1,358.82 |
| Fairway | 1,336.70 |
| Garden City | 1,182.36 |
| Manhattan | 1,156.93 |
| Lawrence | 1,038.33 |
| Hays | 1,024.38 |
| Merriam | 1,008.76 |
Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport IATA: ICT 74 km (46 mi) from Arkansas City |
Arkansas City sits inside Kansas, United States and ranks #31 of 301 cities in Kansas 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 Arkansas City and the countries closest to Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City, 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 Arkansas City at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Kansas, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Arkansas City — 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 Arkansas City 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 Kansas by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City 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 Arkansas City. 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 Kansas city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Arkansas City ranks #31 of 301 cities in Kansas 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 Arkansas City is Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), about 74 km (46 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.