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Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Baxter Springs, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:18:10 PDT
State: Kansas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 4,028
District: Cherokee County

📍 Cities Near To Baxter Springs


Find cities, states and countries closest to Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs.

📍 Baxter Springs Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Baxter Springs from our regional database:

State / RegionKansas
DistrictCherokee County
Total Population4,028
Land Area8.28 km²
Population Density486.47 / km²
Center Latitude37.0237° N
Center Longitude-94.7355° E
Elevation257 m (843 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Kansas#73 of 301
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Afton Afton26 42 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Airport Drive Airport Drive15 24 13
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Alba Alba23 37 20
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Anderson Anderson30 49 26
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Carl Junction Carl Junction14 23 12
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Carterville Carterville18 29 16
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cherokee Cherokee23 36 20
North (N)
National Flag Of Chetopa Chetopa20 31 17
West (W)
National Flag Of Columbus Columbus12 19 10
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Commerce Commerce10 16 9
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Copeland Copeland26 42 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Duenweg Duenweg18 29 16
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Duquesne Duquesne16 25 14
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Fairland Fairland20 32 17
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Galena Galena6 10 6
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To Baxter Springs


States and regions closest to Kansas (home state of Baxter Springs), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Arkansas Arkansas451 726 392
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Colorado Colorado392 631 340
West (W)
National Flag Of Illinois Illinois495 796 430
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Iowa Iowa345 556 300
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Louisiana Louisiana707 1,138 614
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Minnesota Minnesota567 912 492
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mississippi Mississippi686 1,104 596
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Missouri Missouri367 590 319
East (E)
National Flag Of Nebraska Nebraska187 301 162
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of New Mexico New Mexico456 734 396
Southwest (SW)

🌎 Countries Near To Baxter Springs


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Baxter Springs's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,363 2,193 1,183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 2,261 1,220
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 2,425 1,309
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba1,519 2,445 1,319
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica1,723 2,772 1,496
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 1,632 881
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Baxter Springs. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kansas, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Baxter Springs (You)Kansas4,028
RivertonKansas9296.3NNE
QuapawOklahoma9069.0SSW
GalenaKansas2,93010.3NE
Loma LindaMissouri78413.7ESE
CommerceOklahoma2,48315.8SW
ColumbusKansas3,14618.8NNW
JoplinMissouri51,81820.8ENE
MiamiOklahoma13,61120.8SW
LeawoodMissouri67621.2E
Carl JunctionMissouri7,72922.7NE

🏆 Kansas City Rankings

How does Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Wichita396,119
Overland Park186,515
Kansas City152,933
Olathe134,305
Topeka125,963
Lawrence93,917
Shawnee65,046
Manhattan56,308
Lenexa52,490
Salina47,813

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Wichita423.71
Kansas City332.49
Overland Park195.87
Topeka159.20
Olathe156.48
Shawnee111.02
Lawrence90.45
Lenexa89.22
Salina65.72
Hutchinson63.97

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Roeland Park1,625.48
Westwood1,621.70
Mission1,371.53
Prairie Village1,358.82
Fairway1,336.70
Garden City1,182.36
Manhattan1,156.93
Lawrence1,038.33
Hays1,024.38
Merriam1,008.76
✈️ Nearest Airport
Joplin Regional Airport
IATA: JLN
25 km (16 mi) from Baxter Springs
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Kansas Cities
Baxter Springs ranks #73 of 301 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Baxter Springs? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Baxter Springs Sits on the Map

Baxter Springs sits inside Kansas, United States and ranks #73 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Baxter Springs to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Baxter Springs outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Baxter Springs and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Baxter Springs against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kansas city rankings

🌎 Beyond Baxter Springs: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Baxter Springs and the countries closest to Baxter Springs 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Baxter Springs, 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 Baxter Springs at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Baxter Springs

If you're stringing together stops in Kansas, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Baxter Springs — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Baxter Springs MapView the Baxter Springs map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Baxter Springs Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Kansas OverviewExplore the Kansas state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United States Country DataGet complete United States data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Baxter Springs

Which cities are closest to Baxter Springs?

See the Cities Near To Baxter Springs 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.

How is the distance from Baxter Springs to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Baxter Springs 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 Baxter Springs map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Baxter Springs 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Baxter Springs 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Baxter Springs?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Baxter Springs. 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.

How does Baxter Springs compare in size to the cities near it?

Baxter Springs ranks #73 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Baxter Springs?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Baxter Springs is Joplin Regional Airport (JLN), about 25 km (16 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.