Current Date And Time In British Columbia, Canada
Saturday, 27 June 2026
21:43:24 EDT
Capital: Victoria
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 5,581,127
Area: 944,735.00 km²
State Code: BC
Find states and regions closest to British Columbia in Canada 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Canada and North America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Canada
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 British Columbia from our regional database:
| Capital City | Victoria |
| Total Population | 5,581,127 |
| Land Area | 944,735 km² |
| Population Density | 5.91 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 53.7267° N |
| Center Longitude | -127.6476° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,121 m (3,678 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Alberta | 451 mi | 726 km | 392 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Washington | 511 mi | 822 km | 444 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Oregon | 757 mi | 1,218 km | 657 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Yukon | 774 mi | 1,245 km | 672 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Northwest Territories | 806 mi | 1,297 km | 700 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Saskatchewan | 873 mi | 1,405 km | 758 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Idaho | 885 mi | 1,425 km | 769 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Montana | 894 mi | 1,439 km | 776 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Utah | 1,156 mi | 1,860 km | 1,004 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Nevada | 1,159 mi | 1,865 km | 1,006 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to British Columbia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from British Columbia supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| United States | 1,405 mi | 2,261 km | 1,220 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Greenland | 2,075 mi | 3,339 km | 1,802 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Saint Pierre And Miquelon | 2,190 mi | 3,524 km | 1,902 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
| Mexico | 2,253 mi | 3,626 km | 1,957 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Bermuda | 2,573 mi | 4,142 km | 2,235 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to British Columbia. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| British Columbia (You) | Canada | 5,581,127 | 944,735 | 5.91 |
| Alberta | Canada | 4,800,768 | 661,848 | 7.25 |
| Washington | United States | — | 184,827 | — |
| Oregon | United States | 4,272,371 | 255,026 | 9.92 |
| Yukon | Canada | 44,979 | 482,443 | 0.09 |
| Northwest Territories | Canada | 45,668 | 1,346,106 | 0.03 |
| Saskatchewan | Canada | 1,221,439 | 651,900 | 1.88 |
| Idaho | United States | 2,001,619 | 216,699 | 3.74 |
| Montana | United States | 1,137,233 | 381,154 | 1.66 |
| Utah | United States | 3,503,613 | 219,653 | 11.34 |
| Nevada | United States | 3,267,467 | 286,380 | 6.35 |
How does British Columbia rank within Canada? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where British Columbia appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| Ontario | 15,608,309 |
| Quebec | 8,948,540 |
| British Columbia ⭐ | 5,581,127 |
| Alberta | 4,800,768 |
| Manitoba | 1,465,440 |
| Saskatchewan | 1,221,439 |
| Nova Scotia | 1,037,782 |
| New Brunswick | 842,725 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 540,552 |
| Prince Edward Island | 178,508 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Nunavut | 2,038,722 |
| Quebec | 1,542,056 |
| Northwest Territories | 1,346,106 |
| Ontario | 1,076,395 |
| British Columbia ⭐ | 944,735 |
| Alberta | 661,848 |
| Saskatchewan | 651,900 |
| Manitoba | 647,797 |
| Yukon | 482,443 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 405,212 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Prince Edward Island | 31.54 |
| Nova Scotia | 18.77 |
| Ontario | 14.50 |
| New Brunswick | 11.56 |
| Alberta | 7.25 |
| British Columbia ⭐ | 5.91 |
| Quebec | 5.80 |
| Manitoba | 2.26 |
| Saskatchewan | 1.88 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | 1.33 |
British Columbia is a state or region within Canada in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to British Columbia is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to British Columbia by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Canada page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from British Columbia using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around British Columbia.
Knowing the distance from British Columbia to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Canada. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the British Columbia map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from British Columbia to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To British Columbia table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to British Columbia below the states table, or compare all Canada states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in North America. Use the population & area comparison and Canada state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.