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La Belle, Missouri, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In La Belle, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
15:44:34 PDT
State: Missouri
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 657
District: Lewis County

📍 Cities Near To La Belle


Find cities, states and countries closest to La Belle in Missouri, 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 La Belle.

📍 La Belle 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 La Belle from our regional database:

State / RegionMissouri
DistrictLewis County
Total Population657
Land Area1.77 km²
Population Density371.19 / km²
Center Latitude40.117° N
Center Longitude-91.9127° E
Elevation220 m (722 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Missouri#460 of 523
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abingdon Abingdon93 149 80
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Affton Affton137 221 119
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Agency Agency64 103 56
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Ainsworth Ainsworth83 134 72
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Albia Albia78 126 68
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Aledo Aledo97 155 84
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Alexis Alexis97 156 84
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Alpha Alpha109 176 95
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Altoona Altoona133 214 116
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Andalusia Andalusia111 178 96
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Ashland Ashland95 152 82
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Astoria Astoria82 133 72
East (E)
National Flag Of Augusta Augusta51 83 45
East (E)
National Flag Of Auxvasse Auxvasse76 122 66
South (S)
National Flag Of Avon Avon86 139 75
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To La Belle


States and regions closest to Missouri (home state of La Belle), 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 Alabama Alabama479 771 416
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Arkansas Arkansas191 307 166
South (S)
National Flag Of Illinois Illinois226 363 196
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Indiana Indiana378 608 328
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Iowa Iowa279 448 242
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kansas Kansas367 590 319
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kentucky Kentucky412 663 358
East (E)
National Flag Of Louisiana Louisiana515 828 447
South (S)
National Flag Of Michigan Michigan545 877 473
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mississippi Mississippi411 662 357
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To La Belle


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
La Belle (You)Missouri657
LewistownMissouri5299.1ESE
MonticelloMissouri9917.1E
EdinaMissouri1,10822.8WNW
CantonMissouri2,37733.5E
La GrangeMissouri93936.3ESE
ShelbyvilleMissouri52636.3SSW
KahokaMissouri2,02437.5NNE
WaylandMissouri50141.6NE
MemphisMissouri1,82943.8NNW
UrsaIllinois62346.6E

🏆 Missouri City Rankings

How does La Belle rank within Missouri? 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 La Belle appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kansas City475,378
St. Louis279,695
Springfield170,188
Columbia129,330
Independence117,255
East Independence110,675
Lee's Summit95,094
O'Fallon85,040
Saint Joseph76,780
Saint Charles65,794

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kansas City826.15
Fort Leonard Wood250.54
Springfield213.18
Wildwood173.74
St. Louis171.13
Lee's Summit169.36
Columbia164.20
Jefferson City97.31
West Alton95.97
Joplin95.56

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Independence100,217.95
Saint Joseph37,637.25
Sweet Springs36,675.00
Marlborough3,591.80
Velda Village Hills3,403.23
Velda Village3,380.95
Norwood Court2,906.06
Flordell Hills2,806.90
Saint George2,728.57
Country Club Hills2,706.38
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kirksville Regional Airport
IATA: IRK
54 km (33 mi) from La Belle
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 Missouri Cities
La Belle ranks #460 of 523 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to La Belle? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where La Belle Sits on the Map

La Belle sits inside Missouri, United States and ranks #460 of 523 cities in Missouri 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 La Belle 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 La Belle 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 La Belle and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack La Belle against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Missouri city rankings

🌎 Beyond La Belle: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through La Belle

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to La Belle?

See the Cities Near To La Belle 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 Missouri by population and density.

How is the distance from La Belle to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of La Belle. 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 Missouri city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does La Belle compare in size to the cities near it?

La Belle ranks #460 of 523 cities in Missouri 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 La Belle?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to La Belle is Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK), about 54 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.