Current Date And Time In Grand Marais, United States
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
09:16:49 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,327
District: Cook County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Grand Marais in Minnesota, 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 Grand Marais.
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 Grand Marais from our regional database:
| State / Region | Minnesota |
| District | Cook County |
| Total Population | 1,327 |
| Land Area | 7.51 km² |
| Population Density | 176.70 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 47.7505° N |
| Center Longitude | -90.3343° E |
| Elevation | 188 m (617 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Minnesota | #325 of 516 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Academy Heights | 68 | 110 | 59 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Alger | 76 | 122 | 66 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Amethyst Harbour | 87 | 140 | 75 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ashland | 84 | 135 | 73 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Atikokan | 91 | 147 | 79 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bessemer | 89 | 143 | 77 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| College Heights | 70 | 112 | 60 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| College Park | 66 | 106 | 57 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| County Park | 70 | 113 | 61 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Current River | 73 | 117 | 63 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Dawson Heights | 70 | 112 | 61 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| East End | 68 | 109 | 59 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ely | 72 | 116 | 62 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Hurley | 90 | 145 | 78 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Intercity | 67 | 109 | 59 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Minnesota (home state of Grand Marais), 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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| Illinois | 497 | 800 | 432 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 623 | 1,002 | 541 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 344 | 554 | 299 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 567 | 912 | 492 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Manitoba | 519 | 835 | 450 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 470 | 756 | 408 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 623 | 1,002 | 541 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Nebraska | 445 | 716 | 386 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| North Dakota | 302 | 486 | 262 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ontario | 526 | 847 | 457 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Grand Marais'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) | ↑ |
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| 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 Grand Marais. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Minnesota, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Grand Marais (You) | Minnesota | 1,327 | — | — |
| Neebing | Ontario | 1,986 | 82.5 | NE |
| Silver Bay | Minnesota | 1,813 | 85.9 | SW |
| Westfort | Ontario | 8,256 | 103.5 | NE |
| Parkdale | Ontario | 1,404 | 104.0 | NE |
| College Park | Ontario | 4,072 | 105.5 | NE |
| Vickers Park | Ontario | 4,317 | 105.7 | NE |
| Northwood | Ontario | 14,017 | 106.0 | NE |
| Thunder Bay | Ontario | 108,843 | 106.9 | NE |
| Intercity | Ontario | 1,486 | 108.6 | NE |
| East End | Ontario | 1,446 | 109.2 | NE |
How does Grand Marais rank within Minnesota? 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 Grand Marais appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 410,939 |
| Saint Paul | 303,176 |
| Rochester | 112,225 |
| Bloomington | 86,435 |
| Duluth | 86,110 |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,149 |
| Plymouth | 75,907 |
| Maple Grove | 68,385 |
| Woodbury | 67,855 |
| Eagan | 66,286 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Hibbing | 482.84 |
| Babbitt | 276.41 |
| Duluth | 226.44 |
| Mountain Iron | 184.69 |
| Hoyt Lakes | 150.45 |
| Minneapolis | 148.84 |
| Saint Paul | 145.50 |
| Rochester | 141.72 |
| Columbus | 123.51 |
| East Bethel | 123.48 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Roseville | 16,626.17 |
| Ramsey | 10,168.50 |
| Landfall | 2,940.00 |
| Minneapolis | 2,760.94 |
| Hilltop | 2,400.00 |
| Lauderdale | 2,299.08 |
| Columbia Heights | 2,176.05 |
| Saint Paul | 2,083.68 |
| Richfield | 1,994.27 |
| Robbinsdale | 1,862.79 |
Thunder Bay International Airport IATA: YQT 102 km (63 mi) from Grand Marais |
Grand Marais sits inside Minnesota, United States and ranks #325 of 516 cities in Minnesota 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 Grand Marais and the countries closest to Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais, 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 Grand Marais at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Minnesota, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Grand Marais — 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 Grand Marais 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 Minnesota by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais 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 Grand Marais. 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 Minnesota city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Grand Marais ranks #325 of 516 cities in Minnesota 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 Grand Marais is Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), about 102 km (63 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.