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Park River, North Dakota, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Park River, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
10:39:13 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,375
District: Walsh County

📍 Cities Near To Park River


Find cities, states and countries closest to Park River in North Dakota, 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 Park River.

📍 Park River 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 Park River from our regional database:

State / RegionNorth Dakota
DistrictWalsh County
Total Population1,375
Land Area5.62 km²
Population Density244.66 / km²
Center Latitude48.3986° N
Center Longitude-97.7412° E
Elevation303 m (994 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in North Dakota#39 of 117
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ada Ada95 153 82
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Altona Altona49 80 43
North (N)
National Flag Of Argyle Argyle42 68 37
East (E)
National Flag Of Cando Cando68 109 59
West (W)
National Flag Of Carman Carman77 124 67
North (N)
National Flag Of Carrington Carrington92 148 80
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Casselton Casselton106 171 92
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cavalier Cavalier28 45 24
North (N)
National Flag Of Cooperstown Cooperstown68 110 59
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Crookston Crookston68 109 59
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Devils Lake Devils Lake55 89 48
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Dilworth Dilworth116 186 100
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Drayton Drayton28 46 25
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Dugald Dugald111 178 96
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of East Grand Forks East Grand Forks46 74 40
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Park River


States and regions closest to North Dakota (home state of Park River), 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 Colorado Colorado602 969 523
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Iowa Iowa551 887 479
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Kansas Kansas603 971 524
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Manitoba Manitoba440 707 382
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Minnesota Minnesota302 486 262
East (E)
National Flag Of Missouri Missouri808 1,301 702
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Montana Montana441 710 383
West (W)
National Flag Of Nebraska Nebraska422 679 367
South (S)
National Flag Of Saskatchewan Saskatchewan443 713 385
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of South Dakota South Dakota253 407 220
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Park River


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Park River (You)North Dakota1,375
GraftonNorth Dakota4,24324.4E
MintoNorth Dakota61029.8ESE
CavalierNorth Dakota1,24444.8N
DraytonNorth Dakota78545.7ENE
LarimoreNorth Dakota1,31355.4S
Grand Forks Air Force BaseNorth Dakota2,36755.9SSE
LakotaNorth Dakota64659.2SW
WalhallaNorth Dakota95159.8NNW
LangdonNorth Dakota1,78761.2NW
StephenMinnesota65564.3E

🏆 North Dakota City Rankings

How does Park River rank within North Dakota? 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 Park River appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Fargo118,523
Bismarck75,092
Grand Forks57,011
Minot49,450
West Fargo33,597
Williston26,977
Dickinson23,765
Mandan21,382
Jamestown15,422
Wahpeton7,899

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Cannon Ball250.37
Fargo126.45
Bismarck91.12
Grand Forks52.02
Shell Valley38.95
West Fargo38.12
Jamestown33.35
Mandaree29.05
Mandan28.83
Horace27.89

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Minot549,444.44
New Salem29,866.67
Watford City1,827.79
Williston1,377.08
Lincoln1,217.65
Fort Yates1,193.75
Grand Forks1,095.94
Fargo937.31
Dickinson915.09
Parshall883.22
✈️ Nearest Airport
Grand Forks International Airport
IATA: GFK
65 km (41 mi) from Park River
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 North Dakota Cities
Park River ranks #39 of 117 by population
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📏 Largest By Area
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to Park River? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Park River Sits on the Map

Park River sits inside North Dakota, United States and ranks #39 of 117 cities in North Dakota 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 Park River 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 Park River 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 Park River and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Park River against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and North Dakota city rankings

🌎 Beyond Park River: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Park River

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Park River?

See the Cities Near To Park River 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 North Dakota by population and density.

How is the distance from Park River to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Park River. 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 North Dakota city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Park River compare in size to the cities near it?

Park River ranks #39 of 117 cities in North Dakota 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 Park River?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Park River is Grand Forks International Airport (GFK), about 65 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.