Current Date And Time In Columbia Falls, United States
Saturday, 25 July 2026
23:51:15 PDT
State: Montana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,093
District: Flathead County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Columbia Falls in Montana, 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 Columbia Falls.
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 Columbia Falls from our regional database:
| State / Region | Montana |
| District | Flathead County |
| Total Population | 5,093 |
| Land Area | 5.70 km² |
| Population Density | 893.51 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 48.3725° N |
| Center Longitude | -114.1815° E |
| Elevation | 941 m (3,087 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Montana | #23 of 157 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Arlee | 84 | 135 | 73 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bigfork | 22 | 35 | 19 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Blairmore | 86 | 138 | 74 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bonner-West Riverside | 104 | 168 | 91 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Browning | 55 | 89 | 48 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cardston | 70 | 112 | 61 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Coaldale | 117 | 188 | 101 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Coalhurst | 110 | 178 | 96 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Coleman | 88 | 142 | 77 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Coram | 7 | 11 | 6 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Cranbrook | 106 | 171 | 92 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| East Missoula | 104 | 168 | 91 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Eureka | 53 | 85 | 46 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Evergreen | 11 | 18 | 10 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Fernie | 88 | 141 | 76 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Montana (home state of Columbia Falls), 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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| Alberta | 558 | 899 | 485 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| California | 838 | 1,349 | 728 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Colorado | 556 | 895 | 483 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 288 | 463 | 250 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 809 | 1,301 | 702 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Manitoba | 695 | 1,119 | 604 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Nebraska | 637 | 1,025 | 553 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Nevada | 636 | 1,024 | 553 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| New Mexico | 868 | 1,397 | 754 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| North Dakota | 441 | 710 | 383 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Columbia Falls'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 Columbia Falls. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Montana, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Columbia Falls (You) | Montana | 5,093 | — | — |
| Hungry Horse | Montana | 826 | 9.0 | E |
| Coram | Montana | 539 | 11.2 | ENE |
| Whitefish | Montana | 7,073 | 12.3 | WNW |
| Evergreen | Montana | 7,616 | 17.7 | SSW |
| Kalispell | Montana | 22,052 | 21.9 | SSW |
| Somers | Montana | 1,109 | 32.6 | S |
| Bigfork | Montana | 4,270 | 35.3 | SSE |
| Lakeside | Montana | 2,669 | 39.4 | S |
| Woods Bay | Montana | 661 | 42.4 | SSE |
| Marion | Montana | 886 | 46.4 | SW |
How does Columbia Falls rank within Montana? 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 Columbia Falls appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Billings | 117,116 |
| Missoula | 71,022 |
| Great Falls | 59,638 |
| Bozeman | 43,405 |
| Butte | 34,190 |
| Helena | 32,091 |
| Kalispell | 22,052 |
| Havre | 9,834 |
| Anaconda | 9,417 |
| Miles City | 8,796 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Anaconda | 1,919.70 |
| Butte | 1,856.57 |
| Big Sky | 311.43 |
| Lame Deer | 144.00 |
| Helena Valley Northeast | 132.68 |
| Fort Belknap Agency | 118.51 |
| Billings | 112.74 |
| Pryor | 103.11 |
| Clancy | 101.45 |
| Bigfork | 96.60 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Browning | 1,426.39 |
| Wolf Point | 1,255.51 |
| Laurel | 1,250.99 |
| Poplar | 1,226.76 |
| Havre | 1,158.30 |
| Billings | 1,038.82 |
| Great Falls | 1,034.48 |
| Miles City | 1,008.72 |
| Cut Bank | 997.34 |
| Missoula | 990.82 |
Glacier Park International Airport IATA: FCA 9 km (5 mi) from Columbia Falls |
Columbia Falls sits inside Montana, United States and ranks #23 of 157 cities in Montana 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 Columbia Falls and the countries closest to Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls, 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 Columbia Falls at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Montana, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Columbia Falls — 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 Columbia Falls 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 Montana by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls. 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 Montana city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Columbia Falls ranks #23 of 157 cities in Montana 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 Columbia Falls is Glacier Park International Airport (FCA), about 9 km (5 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.