Current Date And Time In Mackinaw City, United States
Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:26:55 PDT
State: Michigan
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 802
District: Cheboygan County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Mackinaw City in Michigan, 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 Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw City from our regional database:
| State / Region | Michigan |
| District | Cheboygan County |
| Total Population | 802 |
| Land Area | 19.68 km² |
| Population Density | 40.75 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 45.7777° N |
| Center Longitude | -84.7298° E |
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Michigan | #485 of 550 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Alanson | 23 | 37 | 20 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Alpena | 80 | 129 | 69 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Atlanta | 60 | 97 | 53 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Au Sable | 116 | 187 | 101 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bay Harbor | 33 | 54 | 29 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bay Shore | 34 | 55 | 30 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bellaire | 60 | 96 | 52 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Beulah | 103 | 166 | 90 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Boyne City | 41 | 66 | 36 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Buckley | 99 | 160 | 86 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cadillac | 110 | 178 | 96 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Central Lake | 55 | 89 | 48 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Charlevoix | 41 | 66 | 35 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cheboygan | 15 | 25 | 13 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Chums Corner | 89 | 143 | 77 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Michigan (home state of Mackinaw 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 | 711 | 1,144 | 617 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 579 | 931 | 502 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 319 | 514 | 277 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 260 | 418 | 226 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 414 | 666 | 359 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 453 | 729 | 393 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 588 | 946 | 511 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Minnesota | 470 | 756 | 408 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 545 | 877 | 473 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 685 | 1,103 | 595 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw City. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Michigan, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Mackinaw City (You) | Michigan | 802 | — | — |
| Saint Ignace | Michigan | 2,452 | 9.8 | N |
| Cheboygan | Michigan | 4,733 | 24.6 | SE |
| Pellston | Michigan | 829 | 25.4 | S |
| Alanson | Michigan | 746 | 37.3 | S |
| Indian River | Michigan | 1,959 | 41.6 | SSE |
| Harbor Springs | Michigan | 1,201 | 43.5 | SSW |
| Petoskey | Michigan | 5,719 | 48.3 | SSW |
| Bay Harbor | Michigan | 5,749 | 53.5 | SSW |
| Bay Shore | Michigan | 754 | 54.7 | SSW |
| Onaway | Michigan | 841 | 61.1 | SE |
How does Mackinaw City rank within Michigan? 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 Mackinaw City appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Detroit | 645,705 |
| Grand Rapids | 195,097 |
| Warren | 134,056 |
| Sterling Heights | 132,052 |
| Ann Arbor | 117,070 |
| Lansing | 112,644 |
| Clinton Township | 99,753 |
| Flint | 98,310 |
| Dearborn | 95,171 |
| Livonia | 94,635 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Detroit | 370.03 |
| Forest Hills | 131.58 |
| Grand Rapids | 117.24 |
| Battle Creek | 113.27 |
| Sterling Heights | 95.31 |
| Lansing | 94.99 |
| Canton | 93.24 |
| Romulus | 93.12 |
| Livonia | 92.86 |
| New Haven | 92.46 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Hamtramck | 4,074.44 |
| Eastpointe | 2,449.89 |
| Lincoln Park | 2,427.02 |
| Hazel Park | 2,273.56 |
| Berkley | 2,255.24 |
| Oak Park | 2,223.62 |
| Keego Harbor | 2,133.10 |
| Clawson | 2,107.89 |
| Harper Woods | 2,046.75 |
| Ferndale | 2,007.66 |
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport IATA: PLN 24 km (15 mi) from Mackinaw City |
Mackinaw City sits inside Michigan, United States and ranks #485 of 550 cities in Michigan 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 Mackinaw City and the countries closest to Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw City at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Michigan, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw 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 Michigan by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw 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 Mackinaw 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 Michigan city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Mackinaw City ranks #485 of 550 cities in Michigan 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 Mackinaw City is Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport (PLN), about 24 km (15 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.