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Riner, Virginia, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Riner, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
06:29:50 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 859
District: Montgomery County

📍 Cities Near To Riner


Find cities, states and countries closest to Riner in Virginia, 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 Riner.

📍 Riner 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 Riner from our regional database:

State / RegionVirginia
DistrictMontgomery County
Total Population859
Land Area3.78 km²
Population Density227.25 / km²
Center Latitude37.0665° N
Center Longitude-80.4406° E
Elevation634 m (2,080 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Virginia#366 of 454
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Blacksburg Blacksburg11 18 10
North (N)
National Flag Of Christiansburg Christiansburg5 8 4
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dublin Dublin14 22 12
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Elliston Elliston15 25 13
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Fairlawn Fairlawn9 15 8
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Floyd Floyd13 20 11
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Glenvar Glenvar22 36 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Hillsville Hillsville27 43 23
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Merrimac Merrimac9 14 7
North (N)
National Flag Of Narrows Narrows27 44 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Pearisburg Pearisburg24 39 21
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Pembroke Pembroke21 33 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Peterstown Peterstown30 49 26
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Plum Creek Plum Creek5 9 5
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Prices Fork Prices Fork10 17 9
North-northwest (NNW)

🏳️ States Near To Riner


States and regions closest to Virginia (home state of Riner), 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 Connecticut414 666 359
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Delaware Delaware198 319 172
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia135 217 117
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia437 703 379
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kentucky Kentucky308 496 268
West (W)
National Flag Of Maryland Maryland156 251 136
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New Jersey New Jersey292 470 254
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New York New York337 542 293
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of North Carolina North Carolina117 189 102
South (S)
National Flag Of Ohio Ohio308 495 267
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Riner


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Riner (You)Virginia859
ChristiansburgVirginia21,9437.6NNE
Plum CreekVirginia1,5248.8NW
MerrimacVirginia2,13313.7N
RadfordVirginia17,40314.1WNW
FairlawnVirginia2,36715.2NW
Prices ForkVirginia1,06616.5NNW
BlacksburgVirginia44,21518.3N
ShawsvilleVirginia1,31020.0NE
FloydVirginia43920.3SSE
DublinVirginia2,68622.1WNW

🏆 Virginia City Rankings

How does Riner rank within Virginia? 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 Riner appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Virginia Beach454,808
Norfolk238,005
Chesapeake235,429
Richmond226,610
Arlington207,627
Newport News186,247
Alexandria159,467
East Hampton147,993
Hampton137,148
Roanoke100,011

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Virginia Beach1,288.10
Suffolk1,110.86
Chesapeake908.90
Hampton353.01
Newport News309.82
Norfolk249.55
Poquoson203.12
Richmond161.82
Lynchburg128.58
Portsmouth121.04

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Roanoke116,291.86
Seven Corners5,199.44
Baileys Crossroads4,452.54
Alexandria3,976.73
Huntington3,858.56
Woodlawn3,478.93
Arlington3,075.04
Hybla Valley2,970.11
Falls Church2,681.85
West Gate2,587.14
✈️ Nearest Airport
Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
IATA: ROA
50 km (31 mi) from Riner
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 Virginia Cities
Riner ranks #366 of 454 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Riner Sits on the Map

Riner sits inside Virginia, United States and ranks #366 of 454 cities in Virginia 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 Riner 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 Riner 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 Riner and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Riner against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Virginia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Riner: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Riner

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Riner?

See the Cities Near To Riner 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 Virginia by population and density.

How is the distance from Riner to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does Riner compare in size to the cities near it?

Riner ranks #366 of 454 cities in Virginia 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 Riner?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Riner is Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA), about 50 km (31 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.