Current Date And Time In Columbia City, United States
Saturday, 25 July 2026
21:14:34 PDT
State: Washington
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 19,000
District: King County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Columbia City in Washington, 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 Columbia City.
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 Columbia City from our regional database:
| State / Region | Washington |
| District | King County |
| Total Population | 19,000 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 47.564° N |
| Center Longitude | -122.2754° E |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Washington | #79 of 484 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bellevue | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Boulevard Park | 4 | 6 | 3 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 5 | 8 | 4 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Burien | 7 | 12 | 6 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Clyde Hill | 5 | 9 | 5 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Medina | 5 | 7 | 4 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Mercer Island | 3 | 4 | 2 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Newport | 4 | 7 | 4 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Newport Hills | 5 | 8 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Renton | 6 | 10 | 5 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Riverton | 6 | 9 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Riverton-Boulevard Park | 4 | 7 | 4 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Seattle | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| South Seattle | 4 | 6 | 3 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Tukwila | 6 | 10 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Washington (home state of Columbia City), 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 | ||
| Alberta | 464 | 747 | 403 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Arizona | 1,070 | 1,723 | 930 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| British Columbia | 511 | 822 | 444 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| California | 761 | 1,225 | 661 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Colorado | 935 | 1,506 | 812 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Idaho | 384 | 619 | 334 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Montana | 489 | 788 | 425 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Nevada | 655 | 1,054 | 569 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| New Mexico | 1,197 | 1,926 | 1,039 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Northwest Territories | 1,112 | 1,790 | 966 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Columbia City'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 | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Columbia City. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Washington, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Columbia City (You) | Washington | 19,000 | — | — |
| Mercer Island | Washington | 25,042 | 4.1 | E |
| South Seattle | Washington | — | 6.3 | NW |
| Seattle | Washington | 780,995 | 6.3 | NW |
| Boulevard Park | Washington | 5,287 | 6.5 | SSW |
| Newport | Washington | 2,218 | 7.2 | E |
| Riverton-Boulevard Park | Washington | — | 7.2 | SSW |
| Medina | Washington | 3,226 | 7.3 | NNE |
| Bellevue | Washington | 139,820 | 7.6 | NE |
| Newport Hills | Washington | — | 7.9 | ESE |
| White Center | Washington | 13,495 | 7.9 | SW |
How does Columbia City rank within Washington? 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 Columbia City appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Seattle | 780,995 |
| Tri-Cities | 244,036 |
| Spokane | 229,447 |
| Tacoma | 222,906 |
| Vancouver | 196,442 |
| Bellevue | 139,820 |
| Kent | 126,952 |
| Everett | 108,010 |
| Renton | 100,242 |
| Federal Way | 95,171 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Seattle | 369.24 |
| White Swan | 267.55 |
| Vashon | 209.27 |
| Satus | 179.49 |
| Bainbridge Island | 168.40 |
| Tacoma | 161.67 |
| Vancouver | 126.23 |
| Everett | 125.09 |
| Richland | 110.38 |
| Spokane Valley | 98.57 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Spokane | 120,129.32 |
| Snoqualmie | 20,903.17 |
| West Lake Sammamish | 3,851.19 |
| Mattawa | 2,356.48 |
| White Center | 2,314.75 |
| Kingsgate | 2,138.30 |
| Seattle | 2,115.14 |
| Riverton | 2,093.79 |
| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 2,005.77 |
| Esperance | 1,989.50 |
King County International Airport - Boeing Field IATA: BFI 5 km (3 mi) from Columbia City |
Columbia City sits inside Washington, United States and ranks #79 of 484 cities in Washington 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 Columbia City and the countries closest to Columbia City 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 Columbia City, 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 Columbia City at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Washington, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Columbia City — 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 Columbia City 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 Washington by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Columbia City 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 Columbia City 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 Columbia City 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.
It's the bearing from Columbia City 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Columbia City. 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 Washington city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Columbia City ranks #79 of 484 cities in Washington 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 Columbia City is King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), about 5 km (3 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.