Current Date And Time In Sandia Heights, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:53:54 PDT
State: New Mexico
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,193
District: Bernalillo County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Sandia Heights in New Mexico, 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 Sandia 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 Sandia Heights from our regional database:
| State / Region | New Mexico |
| District | Bernalillo County |
| Total Population | 3,193 |
| Land Area | 4.96 km² |
| Population Density | 643.75 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 35.177° N |
| Center Longitude | -106.4914° E |
| Elevation | 1,870 m (6,135 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in New Mexico | #61 of 219 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Albuquerque | 11 | 18 | 10 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Algodones | 14 | 23 | 12 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bernalillo | 9 | 15 | 8 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bosque Farms | 25 | 41 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Carnuel | 8 | 13 | 7 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Cedar Crest | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cedar Grove | 17 | 27 | 15 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Corrales | 8 | 12 | 7 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Edgewood | 19 | 30 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Enchanted Hills | 12 | 20 | 11 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Indian Hills | 24 | 39 | 21 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| La Cienega | 34 | 54 | 29 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Lee Acres | 9 | 14 | 8 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Los Lunas | 29 | 47 | 25 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | 9 | 14 | 7 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to New Mexico (home state of Sandia 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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| Arizona | 351 | 565 | 305 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Baja California Sur | 732 | 1,178 | 636 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Chihuahua | 450 | 725 | 391 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Coahuila | 581 | 935 | 505 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Colorado | 319 | 513 | 277 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 813 | 1,308 | 706 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 456 | 734 | 396 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Nebraska | 529 | 852 | 460 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Nuevo León | 714 | 1,149 | 620 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Oklahoma | 449 | 723 | 390 | East (E) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sandia 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) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Sandia Heights. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New Mexico, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Sandia Heights (You) | New Mexico | 3,193 | — | — |
| North Valley | New Mexico | 11,333 | 12.0 | W |
| Corrales | New Mexico | 8,502 | 12.5 | WNW |
| Carnuel | New Mexico | 1,232 | 12.9 | SSE |
| San Antonito | New Mexico | 985 | 13.2 | E |
| Cedar Crest | New Mexico | 958 | 13.3 | SE |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | New Mexico | 6,063 | 13.9 | W |
| Tijeras | New Mexico | 541 | 14.2 | SE |
| Lee Acres | New Mexico | 5,858 | 14.5 | WSW |
| Bernalillo | New Mexico | 8,843 | 14.7 | NNW |
| Placitas | New Mexico | 4,977 | 15.7 | NNE |
How does Sandia Heights rank within New Mexico? 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 Sandia Heights appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 564,559 |
| Las Cruces | 101,643 |
| Enchanted Hills | 87,521 |
| Rio Rancho | 87,521 |
| Santa Fe | 87,505 |
| Roswell | 48,544 |
| Farmington | 42,871 |
| South Valley | 40,976 |
| Clovis | 39,480 |
| Hobbs | 38,416 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 490.92 |
| Rio Rancho | 268.38 |
| Las Cruces | 199.52 |
| Chaparral | 152.98 |
| Edgewood | 126.17 |
| Santa Fe | 119.25 |
| Alamo | 101.46 |
| Farmington | 82.88 |
| Carlsbad | 81.63 |
| South Valley | 77.93 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Silver City | 200,080.00 |
| Clayton | 39,628.57 |
| Taos Pueblo | 5,973.68 |
| Paradise Hills | 1,606.04 |
| Placitas | 1,556.76 |
| Albuquerque | 1,150.00 |
| University Park | 1,045.39 |
| Bayard | 912.90 |
| Anthony | 905.75 |
| Santa Fe | 733.79 |
Albuquerque International Sunport IATA: ABQ 19 km (12 mi) from Sandia Heights |
Sandia Heights sits inside New Mexico, United States and ranks #61 of 219 cities in New Mexico 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 Sandia Heights and the countries closest to Sandia 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 Sandia 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 Sandia Heights at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in New Mexico, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Sandia 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 Sandia 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 New Mexico by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Sandia 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 Sandia 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 Sandia 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 Sandia 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 Sandia 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 New Mexico city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Sandia Heights ranks #61 of 219 cities in New Mexico 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 Sandia Heights is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), about 19 km (12 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.