
Find cities, states and countries closest to Orem in Utah, 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 Orem.
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 Orem from our regional database:
| State / Region | Utah |
| District | Utah County |
| Total Population | 94,457 |
| Land Area | 47.38 km² |
| Population Density | 1,993.60 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 40.2969° N |
| Center Longitude | -111.6947° E |
| Elevation | 1,455 m (4,774 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Utah | #5 of 234 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alpine | 12 | 19 | 10 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| American Fork | 8 | 12 | 7 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Benjamin | 14 | 22 | 12 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bluffdale | 19 | 30 | 16 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Cedar Hills | 9 | 14 | 8 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cedar Valley | 21 | 33 | 18 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Centerfield | 29 | 47 | 25 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cottonwood Heights | 23 | 37 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cottonwood West | 26 | 41 | 22 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Daniel | 19 | 31 | 17 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Draper | 18 | 29 | 16 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Eagle Mountain | 16 | 27 | 14 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Elk Ridge | 20 | 32 | 17 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Genola | 22 | 36 | 19 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Goshen | 26 | 42 | 23 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Utah (home state of Orem), 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 | 466 | 750 | 404 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Baja California | 711 | 1,144 | 617 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| California | 490 | 788 | 425 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Colorado | 333 | 536 | 289 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 271 | 436 | 235 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Montana | 430 | 691 | 373 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Nevada | 276 | 444 | 239 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| New Mexico | 547 | 881 | 475 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Oregon | 490 | 788 | 425 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Washington | 651 | 1,048 | 565 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Orem'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 Orem. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Utah, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Orem (You) | Utah | 94,457 | — | — |
| Vineyard | Utah | 3,195 | 4.4 | W |
| Lindon | Utah | 10,810 | 5.6 | NNW |
| Provo | Utah | 115,162 | 7.7 | SSE |
| Pleasant Grove | Utah | 38,052 | 8.3 | NNW |
| American Fork | Utah | 28,326 | 12.4 | NW |
| Cedar Hills | Utah | 10,265 | 14.1 | NNW |
| Springville | Utah | 32,286 | 16.3 | SSE |
| Highland | Utah | 17,989 | 16.6 | NNW |
| Lehi | Utah | 58,486 | 16.9 | NW |
| Saratoga Springs | Utah | 25,407 | 18.7 | WNW |
How does Orem rank within Utah? 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 Orem appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Salt Lake City | 215,548 |
| West Valley City | 136,208 |
| Provo | 115,162 |
| West Jordan | 111,946 |
| Orem ⭐ | 94,457 |
| Sandy Hills | 89,575 |
| Sandy | 87,461 |
| Ogden | 85,444 |
| Layton | 74,143 |
| Saint George | 72,897 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Salt Lake City | 289.38 |
| Hooper | 231.77 |
| Saint George | 198.89 |
| Hurricane | 135.30 |
| Eagle Mountain | 115.16 |
| Provo | 114.44 |
| Apple Valley | 102.96 |
| Cedar City | 95.40 |
| West Valley City | 92.23 |
| Benson | 86.52 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Sandy | 2,915,366.67 |
| Kearns | 2,980.07 |
| Oquirrh | 2,651.82 |
| White City | 2,574.76 |
| Taylorsville | 2,153.52 |
| Midvale | 2,121.86 |
| Orem ⭐ | 1,993.60 |
| Roy | 1,851.90 |
| Millcreek | 1,851.03 |
| Canyon Rim | 1,849.63 |
Provo Municipal Airport IATA: PVU 9 km (6 mi) from Orem |
Orem sits inside Utah, United States and ranks #5 of 234 cities in Utah 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 Orem and the countries closest to Orem 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 Orem, 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 Orem at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Utah, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Orem — 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 Orem 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 Utah by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Orem 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 Orem 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 Orem 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Orem. 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 Utah city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Orem ranks #5 of 234 cities in Utah 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 Orem is Provo Municipal Airport (PVU), about 9 km (6 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.