Current Date And Time In Capitol Heights, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:51:36 PDT
State: Maryland
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 4,574
District: Prince George's County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Capitol Heights in Maryland, 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 Capitol Heights.
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 Capitol Heights from our regional database:
| State / Region | Maryland |
| District | Prince George's County |
| Total Population | 4,574 |
| Land Area | 2.07 km² |
| Population Density | 2,209.66 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 38.8851° N |
| Center Longitude | -76.9158° E |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Maryland | #255 of 612 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Anacostia | 4 | 6 | 3 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Andrews AFB | 6 | 10 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Andrews Air Force Base | 6 | 10 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Barracks Row | 4 | 7 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Barry Farms | 5 | 7 | 4 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Benning | 2 | 3 | 2 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Benning Road | 1 | 2 | 1 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bladensburg | 4 | 6 | 3 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bloomingdale | 6 | 9 | 5 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Brentwood | 5 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Brentwood Village | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Brookland | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Camp Springs | 6 | 9 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Capitol Gateway | 0 | 1 | 0 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Capitol Hill | 5 | 7 | 4 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Maryland (home state of Capitol Heights), 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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| Connecticut | 257 | 414 | 223 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 61 | 97 | 53 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 23 | 38 | 20 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 360 | 579 | 313 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 389 | 627 | 338 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Jersey | 138 | 222 | 120 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| New York | 181 | 291 | 157 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 262 | 421 | 227 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Pennsylvania | 152 | 244 | 132 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Rhode Island | 323 | 521 | 281 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Capitol Heights'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 Capitol Heights. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Maryland, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Capitol Heights (You) | Maryland | 4,574 | — | — |
| Capitol Gateway | District of Columbia | 7,374 | 0.7 | NNW |
| Seat Pleasant | Maryland | 4,780 | 1.5 | NNE |
| Lincoln Heights | District of Columbia | 8,858 | 1.5 | NW |
| Coral Hills | Maryland | 9,895 | 1.7 | SSW |
| Fairmount Heights | Maryland | 1,570 | 1.8 | N |
| Deanwood | District of Columbia | 9,895 | 1.9 | NW |
| Benning Road | District of Columbia | 10,269 | 2.0 | WNW |
| Walker Mill | Maryland | 11,302 | 2.6 | ESE |
| Peppermill Village | Maryland | 4,895 | 2.7 | ENE |
| Benning | District of Columbia | 8,978 | 3.1 | WNW |
How does Capitol Heights rank within Maryland? 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 Capitol Heights appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Baltimore | 585,708 |
| Columbia | 99,615 |
| Germantown | 86,395 |
| Silver Spring | 71,452 |
| Frederick | 69,479 |
| Waldorf | 67,752 |
| Glen Burnie | 67,639 |
| Gaithersburg | 67,456 |
| Rockville | 66,980 |
| Ellicott City | 65,834 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 292.67 |
| Baltimore | 238.41 |
| Eldersburg | 109.37 |
| Greater Upper Marlboro | 97.12 |
| Waldorf | 94.49 |
| Croom | 91.70 |
| Columbia | 83.36 |
| Ellicott City | 77.90 |
| Accokeek | 74.58 |
| Baden | 73.87 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Friendship Village | 34,221.43 |
| Suitland-Silver Hill | 9,658.50 |
| Langley Park | 7,269.38 |
| Downtown | 6,765.09 |
| Fells Point | 6,653.95 |
| Oaklee | 5,086.67 |
| Mount Rainier | 5,044.64 |
| Chillum | 3,752.86 |
| Bladensburg | 3,707.69 |
| East Riverdale | 3,666.43 |
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport IATA: DCA 11 km (7 mi) from Capitol Heights |
Capitol Heights sits inside Maryland, United States and ranks #255 of 612 cities in Maryland 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 Capitol Heights and the countries closest to Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights, 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 Capitol Heights at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Maryland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Capitol Heights — 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 Capitol Heights 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 Maryland by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights 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 Capitol Heights. 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 Maryland city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Capitol Heights ranks #255 of 612 cities in Maryland 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 Capitol Heights is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 11 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.