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Porter Heights, Texas, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Porter Heights, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
02:26:33 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,653
District: Montgomery County

📍 Cities Near To Porter Heights


Find cities, states and countries closest to Porter Heights in Texas, 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 Porter Heights.

📍 Porter Heights 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 Porter Heights from our regional database:

State / RegionTexas
DistrictMontgomery County
Total Population1,653
Land Area8.48 km²
Population Density194.93 / km²
Center Latitude30.1519° N
Center Longitude-95.3219° E
Elevation38 m (125 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Texas#803 of 1283
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aldine Aldine16 25 14
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Atascocita Atascocita14 22 12
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Barrett Barrett24 39 21
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bunker Hill Village Bunker Hill Village29 47 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Channelview Channelview29 46 25
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cleveland Cleveland19 31 17
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cloverleaf Cloverleaf27 44 24
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Conroe Conroe14 22 12
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Crosby Crosby23 37 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cut and Shoot Cut and Shoot13 20 11
North (N)
National Flag Of Cypress Cypress26 41 22
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Hedwig Village Hedwig Village28 46 25
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Highlands Highlands28 45 24
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Hilshire Village Hilshire Village27 43 23
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Houston Houston27 43 23
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Porter Heights


States and regions closest to Texas (home state of Porter Heights), 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 Arkansas Arkansas515 829 447
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Chihuahua Chihuahua425 685 369
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Coahuila Coahuila356 573 309
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Colorado Colorado619 995 537
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Durango Durango588 946 511
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Iowa Iowa780 1,256 678
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kansas Kansas493 794 428
North (N)
National Flag Of Louisiana Louisiana505 813 438
East (E)
National Flag Of México México598 963 519
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Missouri Missouri616 992 535
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Porter Heights


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Porter Heights (You)Texas1,653
New CaneyTexas20,00010.6E
Oak Ridge NorthTexas3,16111.8W
SpringTexas54,29812.2SW
WoodbranchTexas1,37713.2ENE
ShenandoahTexas2,77013.3WNW
Patton VillageTexas1,62015.4ENE
Roman ForestTexas1,84715.6E
The WoodlandsTexas93,84716.1W
KingwoodTexas17.0SE
SplendoraTexas1,68417.9ENE

🏆 Texas City Rankings

How does Porter Heights rank within Texas? 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 Porter Heights appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Houston2,314,157
San Antonio1,526,656
Dallas1,326,087
Fort Worth1,008,106
Austin974,447
El Paso678,815
Arlington388,125
Corpus Christi316,239
Plano283,558
Laredo256,153

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Houston1,625.21
Corpus Christi1,304.23
San Antonio1,208.78
Dallas999.33
Fort Worth900.96
Austin827.51
El Paso667.29
Galveston542.20
Texas City480.56
Canyon Lake406.03

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Laguna Heights5,536.51
Cameron Park4,938.30
North San Pedro3,580.00
Las Lomas3,085.29
West University Place3,032.95
B and E Colonia2,877.78
Mission Bend2,874.09
Southside Place2,867.19
Cockrell Hill2,858.28
Rio Bravo2,801.16
✈️ Nearest Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA: IAH
19 km (12 mi) from Porter Heights
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 Texas Cities
Porter Heights ranks #803 of 1283 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Porter Heights? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Porter Heights Sits on the Map

Porter Heights sits inside Texas, United States and ranks #803 of 1283 cities in Texas 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 Porter Heights 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 Porter Heights 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 Porter Heights and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Porter Heights against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Texas city rankings

🌎 Beyond Porter Heights: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Porter Heights and the countries closest to Porter 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Porter 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 Porter Heights at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Porter Heights

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Porter Heights?

See the Cities Near To Porter 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 Texas by population and density.

How is the distance from Porter Heights to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Porter 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 Porter Heights 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 Porter 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Porter 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Porter Heights?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Porter 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 Texas city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Porter Heights compare in size to the cities near it?

Porter Heights ranks #803 of 1283 cities in Texas 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 Porter Heights?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Porter Heights is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 19 km (12 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.