
Find cities, states and countries closest to Joint Base Lewis McChord 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord.
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 Joint Base Lewis McChord from our regional database:
| State / Region | Washington |
| District | Pierce County |
| Total Population | 11,046 |
| Land Area | 26.60 km² |
| Population Density | 415.26 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 47.1079° N |
| Center Longitude | -122.5769° E |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Washington | #119 of 484 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alderton | 17 | 27 | 15 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Algona | 19 | 31 | 17 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Allyn | 23 | 36 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Artondale | 13 | 22 | 12 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Auburn | 21 | 34 | 19 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Belfair | 26 | 43 | 23 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bethel | 27 | 43 | 23 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bonney Lake | 19 | 31 | 16 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Browns Point | 15 | 24 | 13 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bryn Mawr-Skyway | 31 | 50 | 27 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bucoda | 25 | 41 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Burien | 27 | 44 | 24 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Burley | 22 | 35 | 19 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Canterwood | 18 | 30 | 16 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Centralia | 32 | 52 | 28 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Washington (home state of Joint Base Lewis McChord), 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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| 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord'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 Joint Base Lewis McChord. 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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| Joint Base Lewis McChord (You) | Washington | 11,046 | — | — |
| North Fort Lewis | Washington | 2,699 | 2.0 | NW |
| DuPont | Washington | 9,356 | 4.3 | WSW |
| McChord Air Force Base | Washington | 2,507 | 7.1 | ENE |
| Steilacoom | Washington | 6,211 | 7.2 | NNW |
| Lakeview | Washington | 848 | 8.3 | NE |
| Lakewood | Washington | 59,829 | 8.4 | NNE |
| Spanaway | Washington | 27,227 | 10.8 | E |
| Roy | Washington | 806 | 11.9 | SSE |
| Parkland | Washington | 35,803 | 12.0 | ENE |
| Nisqually Indian Community | Washington | 575 | 12.4 | SW |
How does Joint Base Lewis McChord 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| 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 |
Tacoma Narrows Airport IATA: TIW 18 km (11 mi) from Joint Base Lewis McChord |
Joint Base Lewis McChord sits inside Washington, United States and ranks #119 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord and the countries closest to Joint Base Lewis McChord 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord, 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Washington, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Joint Base Lewis McChord — 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord. 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.
Joint Base Lewis McChord ranks #119 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 Joint Base Lewis McChord is Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW), about 18 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.