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East Machias, Maine, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In East Machias, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
16:50:00 PDT
State: Maine
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,350
District: Washington County

📍 Cities Near To East Machias


Find cities, states and countries closest to East Machias in Maine, 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 East Machias.

📍 East Machias 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 East Machias from our regional database:

State / RegionMaine
DistrictWashington County
Total Population1,350
Land Area103.65 km²
Population Density13.02 / km²
Center Latitude44.7392° N
Center Longitude-67.39° E
Elevation11 m (36 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Maine#190 of 350
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Addison Addison19 31 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Alexander Alexander24 39 21
North (N)
National Flag Of Beals Beals19 30 16
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Columbia Falls Columbia Falls18 28 15
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Cutler Cutler11 17 9
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Jonesboro Jonesboro10 17 9
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Jonesport Jonesport18 28 15
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Machias Machias4 6 3
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Machiasport Machiasport3 5 2
South (S)
National Flag Of Marshfield Marshfield4 7 4
West (W)
National Flag Of Pembroke Pembroke19 30 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Perry Perry22 36 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Robbinston Robbinston27 44 24
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Saint Andrews Saint Andrews28 46 25
Northeast (NE)

🏳️ States Near To East Machias


States and regions closest to Maine (home state of East Machias), 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 Connecticut Connecticut311 501 270
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Delaware Delaware538 865 467
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia586 943 509
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Maryland Maryland565 909 491
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Massachusetts Massachusetts219 353 190
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick170 273 147
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of New Hampshire New Hampshire177 285 154
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of New Jersey New Jersey438 706 381
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of New York New York389 626 338
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Nova Scotia Nova Scotia288 463 250
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To East Machias


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from East Machias'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 East Machias. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Maine, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
East Machias (You)Maine1,350
MachiasportMaine1,2064.5S
MachiasMaine1,2746.2WSW
MarshfieldMaine5146.9W
JonesboroMaine61816.8WSW
CutlerMaine64817.3ESE
JonesportMaine1,46428.3SW
Columbia FallsMaine62328.3WSW
PembrokeMaine91429.9NE
BealsMaine64330.2SW
AddisonMaine1,25731.1WSW

🏆 Maine City Rankings

How does East Machias rank within Maine? 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 East Machias appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Portland66,881
Lewiston36,202
Bangor32,391
West Scarborough27,706
South Portland25,556
South Portland Gardens23,893
Auburn22,871
Biddeford21,282
Sanford20,893
Saco19,078

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Vinalhaven436.91
Deer Isle320.30
Cutler305.44
Saint George303.68
Addison260.22
Jonesport259.91
Gouldsboro256.38
Ellsworth243.25
Caribou207.45
Waldoboro204.25

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
China16,419.23
South Portland704.22
Berwick528.26
Boothbay Harbor495.89
Livermore Falls470.21
Waterville446.85
South Windham416.36
Lisbon Falls410.41
Farmington409.16
Westbrook400.49
✈️ Nearest Airport
Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
IATA: BHB
83 km (52 mi) from East Machias
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 Maine Cities
East Machias ranks #190 of 350 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to East Machias? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where East Machias Sits on the Map

East Machias sits inside Maine, United States and ranks #190 of 350 cities in Maine 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 East Machias 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 East Machias 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 East Machias and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack East Machias against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Maine city rankings

🌎 Beyond East Machias: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to East Machias and the countries closest to East Machias 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 East Machias, 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 East Machias at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through East Machias

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 East Machias MapView the East Machias map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ East Machias Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Maine OverviewExplore the Maine 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 East Machias

Which cities are closest to East Machias?

See the Cities Near To East Machias 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 Maine by population and density.

How is the distance from East Machias to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of East Machias 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 East Machias 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 East Machias 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 East Machias 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 East Machias?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of East Machias. 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 Maine city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does East Machias compare in size to the cities near it?

East Machias ranks #190 of 350 cities in Maine 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 East Machias?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to East Machias is Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB), about 83 km (52 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.