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West Greenwich, Rhode Island, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In West Greenwich, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
10:38:53 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,135
District: Kent County

📍 Cities Near To West Greenwich


Find cities, states and countries closest to West Greenwich in Rhode Island, 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 West Greenwich.

📍 West Greenwich 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 West Greenwich from our regional database:

State / RegionRhode Island
DistrictKent County
Total Population6,135
Land Area132.87 km²
Population Density46.17 / km²
Center Latitude41.637° N
Center Longitude-71.66° E
Elevation77 m (253 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Rhode Island#38 of 52
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ashaway Ashaway16 26 14
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Attleboro Attleboro29 46 25
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Barrington Barrington19 31 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Blackstone Blackstone27 43 23
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bradford Bradford17 27 15
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bristol Bristol21 33 18
East (E)
National Flag Of Brooklyn Brooklyn18 29 16
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Burrillville Burrillville23 37 20
North (N)
National Flag Of Carolina Carolina12 20 11
South (S)
National Flag Of Central Falls Central Falls22 36 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Charlestown Charlestown18 28 15
South (S)
National Flag Of Chepachet Chepachet19 31 17
North (N)
National Flag Of Coventry Coventry5 7 4
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cranston Cranston15 24 13
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cumberland Cumberland26 41 22
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To West Greenwich


States and regions closest to Rhode Island (home state of West Greenwich), 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 Connecticut Connecticut83 134 72
West (W)
National Flag Of Delaware Delaware282 454 245
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia346 557 301
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Maine Maine274 440 238
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Maryland Maryland323 521 281
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Massachusetts Massachusetts57 92 50
North (N)
National Flag Of New Brunswick New Brunswick425 684 369
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New Hampshire New Hampshire112 180 97
North (N)
National Flag Of New Jersey New Jersey186 299 161
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of New York New York145 233 126
West-southwest (WSW)

🌎 Countries Near To West Greenwich


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
West Greenwich (You)Rhode Island6,135
CoventryRhode Island35,5257.3NNW
GreeneRhode Island8889.3NW
ExeterRhode Island6,42612.1ESE
West WarwickRhode Island30,14613.3ENE
OnecoConnecticut13.8WNW
Hope ValleyRhode Island1,61215.1SSW
SterlingConnecticut16.1WNW
East GreenwichRhode Island13,68217.2E
ScituateRhode Island18.0N
North KingstownRhode Island28,04218.8ESE

🏆 Rhode Island City Rankings

How does West Greenwich rank within Rhode Island? 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 West Greenwich appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Providence190,934
Warwick81,699
Cranston81,073
Pawtucket71,591
East Providence47,408
Woonsocket41,475
Coventry35,525
Cumberland34,843
North Providence33,835
South Kingstown30,826

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
New Shoreham283.60
South Kingstown206.68
Westerly193.73
Coventry161.50
Charlestown153.59
Portsmouth153.59
Exeter151.26
North Kingstown151.00
Foster134.42
West Greenwich ⭐132.87

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Central Falls5,849.39
Providence3,584.27
Pawtucket3,068.62
North Providence2,214.33
Woonsocket2,018.25
Kingston1,721.98
Valley Falls1,229.71
East Providence1,105.85
Cranston1,045.43
Hopkinton961.70
✈️ Nearest Airport
Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
IATA: PVD
22 km (14 mi) from West Greenwich
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 Rhode Island Cities
West Greenwich ranks #38 of 52 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to West Greenwich? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where West Greenwich Sits on the Map

West Greenwich sits inside Rhode Island, United States and ranks #38 of 52 cities in Rhode Island 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 West Greenwich 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 West Greenwich 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 West Greenwich and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack West Greenwich against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Rhode Island city rankings

🌎 Beyond West Greenwich: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through West Greenwich

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to West Greenwich?

See the Cities Near To West Greenwich 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 Rhode Island by population and density.

How is the distance from West Greenwich to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of West Greenwich. 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 Rhode Island city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does West Greenwich compare in size to the cities near it?

West Greenwich ranks #38 of 52 cities in Rhode Island 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 West Greenwich?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to West Greenwich is Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), about 22 km (14 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.