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Desert Aire, Washington, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Desert Aire, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:18:07 PDT
State: Washington
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,626
District: Grant County

📍 Cities Near To Desert Aire


Find cities, states and countries closest to Desert Aire 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 Desert Aire.

📍 Desert Aire 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 Desert Aire from our regional database:

State / RegionWashington
DistrictGrant County
Total Population1,626
Land Area15.80 km²
Population Density102.91 / km²
Center Latitude46.6793° N
Center Longitude-119.9173° E
Elevation172 m (564 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Washington#345 of 484
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Ahtanum Ahtanum34 55 30
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Arlington Arlington68 109 59
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Athena Athena91 146 79
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Basin City Basin City37 59 32
East (E)
National Flag Of Benton City Benton City35 57 31
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bingen Bingen100 160 86
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Boardman Boardman59 95 51
South (S)
National Flag Of Brewster Brewster98 158 85
North (N)
National Flag Of Bridgeport Bridgeport93 149 80
North (N)
National Flag Of Buena Buena26 41 22
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Burbank Burbank54 87 47
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cascade Valley Cascade Valley42 68 36
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cashmere Cashmere64 103 55
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chelan Chelan80 129 70
North (N)
National Flag Of Chenoweth Chenoweth96 155 84
Southwest (SW)

🏳️ States Near To Desert Aire


States and regions closest to Washington (home state of Desert Aire), 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 Alberta Alberta464 747 403
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Arizona Arizona1,070 1,723 930
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of British Columbia British Columbia511 822 444
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of California California761 1,225 661
South (S)
National Flag Of Colorado Colorado935 1,506 812
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Idaho Idaho384 619 334
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Montana Montana489 788 425
East (E)
National Flag Of Nevada Nevada655 1,054 569
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of New Mexico New Mexico1,197 1,926 1,039
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Northwest Territories Northwest Territories1,112 1,790 966
North (N)

🌎 Countries Near To Desert Aire


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Desert Aire (You)Washington1,626
MattawaWashington4,5486.6N
Royal CityWashington2,22032.9NE
Moxee CityWashington82138.2WSW
SunnysideWashington16,32540.1S
ZillahWashington3,13840.6SW
Terrace HeightsWashington6,93740.7WSW
BuenaWashington99041.2SW
GrangerWashington3,69542.8SSW
GeorgeWashington50144.7N
Union GapWashington6,03744.7WSW

🏆 Washington City Rankings

How does Desert Aire 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 Desert Aire appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Seattle780,995
Tri-Cities244,036
Spokane229,447
Tacoma222,906
Vancouver196,442
Bellevue139,820
Kent126,952
Everett108,010
Renton100,242
Federal Way95,171

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Seattle369.24
White Swan267.55
Vashon209.27
Satus179.49
Bainbridge Island168.40
Tacoma161.67
Vancouver126.23
Everett125.09
Richland110.38
Spokane Valley98.57

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Spokane120,129.32
Snoqualmie20,903.17
West Lake Sammamish3,851.19
Mattawa2,356.48
White Center2,314.75
Kingsgate2,138.30
Seattle2,115.14
Riverton2,093.79
Bryn Mawr-Skyway2,005.77
Esperance1,989.50
✈️ Nearest Airport
Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
IATA: YKM
49 km (31 mi) from Desert Aire
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 Washington Cities
Desert Aire ranks #345 of 484 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Desert Aire Sits on the Map

Desert Aire sits inside Washington, United States and ranks #345 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.

📏 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 Desert Aire 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 Desert Aire 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 Desert Aire and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Desert Aire against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Washington city rankings

🌎 Beyond Desert Aire: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Desert Aire

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Desert Aire?

See the Cities Near To Desert Aire 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.

How is the distance from Desert Aire to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Desert Aire. 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.

How does Desert Aire compare in size to the cities near it?

Desert Aire ranks #345 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Desert Aire?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Desert Aire is Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field (YKM), about 49 km (31 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.