Current Date And Time In Terra Alta, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:17:52 PDT
State: West Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,493
District: Preston County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Terra Alta in West 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 Terra Alta.
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 Terra Alta from our regional database:
| State / Region | West Virginia |
| District | Preston County |
| Total Population | 1,493 |
| Land Area | 3.07 km² |
| Population Density | 486.32 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 39.4457° N |
| Center Longitude | -79.5464° E |
| Elevation | 787 m (2,582 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in West Virginia | #111 of 247 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Brookhaven | 22 | 36 | 19 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cheat Lake | 23 | 36 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Confluence | 27 | 44 | 24 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Davis | 22 | 36 | 19 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Fairchance | 28 | 46 | 25 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Farmington | 25 | 40 | 22 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Grantsville | 27 | 44 | 24 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kingwood | 8 | 12 | 7 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Loch Lynn Heights | 10 | 16 | 9 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Masontown | 15 | 25 | 13 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Mountain Lake Park | 9 | 15 | 8 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Oakland | 8 | 13 | 7 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Parsons | 25 | 41 | 22 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Point Marion | 28 | 44 | 24 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Reedsville | 14 | 23 | 12 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to West Virginia (home state of Terra Alta), 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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| Delaware | 266 | 429 | 231 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 185 | 298 | 161 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 305 | 492 | 265 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 214 | 344 | 185 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 208 | 334 | 180 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 476 | 767 | 414 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| North Carolina | 211 | 340 | 184 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ohio | 181 | 292 | 157 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Pennsylvania | 250 | 402 | 217 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| South Carolina | 331 | 533 | 288 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Terra Alta'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) | ↑ |
| 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 Terra Alta. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in West Virginia, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Terra Alta (You) | West Virginia | 1,493 | — | — |
| Kingwood | West Virginia | 2,959 | 12.1 | WNW |
| Oakland | Maryland | 1,875 | 12.7 | ESE |
| Mountain Lake Park | Maryland | 2,111 | 15.1 | ESE |
| Rowlesburg | West Virginia | 581 | 15.2 | SW |
| Loch Lynn Heights | Maryland | 536 | 16.0 | ESE |
| Reedsville | West Virginia | 601 | 22.8 | WNW |
| Masontown | West Virginia | 546 | 24.6 | WNW |
| Thomas | West Virginia | 565 | 33.2 | S |
| Brookhaven | West Virginia | 5,171 | 35.8 | WNW |
| Davis | West Virginia | 658 | 35.9 | SSE |
How does Terra Alta rank within West 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 Terra Alta appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Huntington | 48,638 |
| Charleston | 46,838 |
| Parkersburg | 30,991 |
| Morgantown | 30,708 |
| Wheeling | 27,648 |
| Weirton Heights | 19,450 |
| Weirton | 19,175 |
| Fairmont | 18,733 |
| Martinsburg | 17,700 |
| Beckley | 17,056 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Charleston | 84.58 |
| Weirton | 49.90 |
| Huntington | 47.82 |
| Tornado | 44.55 |
| Wheeling | 41.47 |
| Cheat Lake | 41.00 |
| Mallory | 33.77 |
| Sissonville | 33.26 |
| Parkersburg | 32.00 |
| Gilbert Creek | 29.97 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Shepherdstown | 2,143.30 |
| Bancroft | 1,557.89 |
| Rand | 1,370.59 |
| Star City | 1,307.79 |
| Saint Albans | 1,155.23 |
| Paden City | 1,144.29 |
| Morgantown | 1,136.49 |
| Pea Ridge | 1,093.75 |
| Westover | 1,082.82 |
| Vienna | 1,057.30 |
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field IATA: MGW 39 km (24 mi) from Terra Alta |
Terra Alta sits inside West Virginia, United States and ranks #111 of 247 cities in West 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Terra Alta and the countries closest to Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta, 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 Terra Alta at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in West Virginia, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Terra Alta — 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 Terra Alta 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 West Virginia by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta. 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 West Virginia city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Terra Alta ranks #111 of 247 cities in West Virginia 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 Terra Alta is Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW), about 39 km (24 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.