
Find cities, states and countries closest to East Harlem in New York, 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 East Harlem.
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 East Harlem from our regional database:
| State / Region | New York |
| District | New York County |
| Total Population | 115,921 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 40.7947° N |
| Center Longitude | -73.9425° E |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in New York | #22 of 1261 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Astoria | 2 | 3 | 1 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Battery Park City | 7 | 11 | 6 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bogota | 7 | 12 | 6 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Brooklyn Heights | 7 | 12 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Chinatown | 6 | 10 | 5 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cliffside Park | 3 | 5 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| College Point | 5 | 8 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Corona | 5 | 9 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| East Elmhurst | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| East Tremont | 4 | 7 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| East Village | 5 | 8 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Edgewater | 3 | 5 | 2 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Elmhurst | 5 | 8 | 5 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Englewood | 7 | 11 | 6 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Englewood Cliffs | 6 | 10 | 5 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to New York (home state of East Harlem), 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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| Connecticut | 78 | 125 | 68 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 148 | 239 | 129 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 204 | 328 | 177 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Maine | 389 | 626 | 338 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 181 | 291 | 157 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Massachusetts | 179 | 288 | 156 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Hampshire | 212 | 341 | 184 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New Jersey | 50 | 80 | 43 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 437 | 703 | 380 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pennsylvania | 170 | 273 | 147 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from East Harlem'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 | ||
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| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| 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 East Harlem. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New York, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| East Harlem (You) | New York | 115,921 | — | — |
| Harlem | New York | 116,345 | 1.5 | N |
| Manhattan Valley | New York | 38,500 | 1.9 | W |
| Mott Haven | New York | 51,450 | 2.3 | NE |
| Manhattan | New York | 1,487,536 | 2.4 | WSW |
| Morningside Heights | New York | 55,929 | 2.4 | NW |
| Astoria | New York | 150,165 | 2.7 | SSE |
| Port Morris | New York | 1,978 | 2.9 | ENE |
| Upper West Side | New York | 226,989 | 2.9 | WSW |
| Lenox | New York | — | 3.3 | SSW |
| Steinway | New York | 1,648 | 4.0 | SE |
How does East Harlem rank within New York? 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 East Harlem appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| New York City | 8,804,190 |
| Brooklyn | 2,736,074 |
| Queens | 2,316,841 |
| Manhattan | 1,487,536 |
| The Bronx | 1,385,108 |
| Staten Island | 468,730 |
| Buffalo | 258,071 |
| Upper West Side | 226,989 |
| Jamaica | 216,866 |
| Rochester | 209,802 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Brookhaven | 1,376.68 |
| New York City | 1,213.37 |
| Hempstead | 495.50 |
| Queens | 461.00 |
| Fort Drum | 433.05 |
| North Elba | 405.15 |
| Wawarsing | 346.70 |
| Potsdam | 267.90 |
| Malone | 266.25 |
| Staten Island | 265.00 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Morningside Heights | 45,843.44 |
| Elmhurst | 37,290.79 |
| East New York | 35,784.71 |
| Flatbush | 35,364.02 |
| Washington Heights | 33,989.53 |
| Coney Island | 33,519.55 |
| Bushwick | 33,319.53 |
| Jamaica | 31,339.02 |
| Borough Park | 27,844.78 |
| University Heights | 27,121.36 |
LaGuardia Airport IATA: LGA 6 km (4 mi) from East Harlem |
East Harlem sits inside New York, United States and ranks #22 of 1261 cities in New York 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 East Harlem and the countries closest to East Harlem 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 East Harlem, 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 East Harlem at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in New York, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from East Harlem — 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 East Harlem 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 York by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem 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 East Harlem. 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 York city rankings above to size up each candidate.
East Harlem ranks #22 of 1261 cities in New York 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 East Harlem is LaGuardia Airport (LGA), about 6 km (4 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.