Current Date And Time In Arizona, United States
Sunday, 28 June 2026
01:13:42 PDT
Capital: Phoenix
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 7,582,384
Area: 295,234.00 km²
State Code: AZ
Find states and regions closest to Arizona in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across United States 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 United States
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 Arizona from our regional database:
| Capital City | Phoenix |
| Total Population | 7,582,384 |
| Land Area | 295,234 km² |
| Population Density | 18.80 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 34.0489° N |
| Center Longitude | -111.0937° E |
| Average Elevation | 1,535 m (5,035 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Baja California | 330 mi | 531 km | 286 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Sonora | 331 mi | 533 km | 288 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| New Mexico | 351 mi | 565 km | 305 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Nevada | 442 mi | 711 km | 384 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Utah | 466 mi | 750 km | 404 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Colorado | 480 mi | 773 km | 417 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Chihuahua | 496 mi | 798 km | 431 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| California | 505 mi | 813 km | 439 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Baja California Sur | 554 mi | 892 km | 481 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Sinaloa | 650 mi | 1,047 km | 565 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Arizona by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Arizona 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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| Mexico | 1,014 mi | 1,632 km | 881 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Bahamas | 1,363 mi | 2,193 km | 1,183 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Canada | 1,405 mi | 2,261 km | 1,220 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Belize | 1,443 mi | 2,323 km | 1,253 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 mi | 2,425 km | 1,309 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Arizona. 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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| Arizona (You) | United States | 7,582,384 | 295,234 | 18.80 |
| Baja California | Mexico | 3,769,020 | 71,450 | 11.35 |
| Sonora | Mexico | 2,944,840 | 179,503 | 5.82 |
| New Mexico | United States | 2,130,256 | 315,194 | 5.04 |
| Nevada | United States | 3,267,467 | 286,380 | 6.35 |
| Utah | United States | 3,503,613 | 219,653 | 11.34 |
| Colorado | United States | 5,957,493 | 269,837 | 17.18 |
| Chihuahua | Mexico | 3,741,869 | 247,455 | 8.46 |
| California | United States | 39,431,263 | 423,970 | 32.84 |
| Baja California Sur | Mexico | 798,447 | 73,909 | 2.17 |
| Sinaloa | Mexico | 3,026,943 | 57,377 | 13.24 |
How does Arizona rank within United States? 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 Arizona appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| California | 39,431,263 |
| Texas | 22,875,689 |
| New York | 19,867,248 |
| Florida | 17,671,452 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,078,751 |
| Illinois | 12,710,158 |
| Ohio | 11,883,304 |
| Georgia | 11,180,878 |
| North Carolina | 11,046,024 |
| Michigan | 9,883,360 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Alaska | 1,717,856 |
| Texas | 696,241 |
| California | 423,970 |
| Montana | 381,154 |
| New Mexico | 315,194 |
| Arizona ⭐ | 295,234 |
| Nevada | 286,380 |
| Colorado | 269,837 |
| Oregon | 255,026 |
| Wyoming | 253,348 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| District of Columbia | 1,328.76 |
| New Jersey | 175.57 |
| Connecticut | 143.63 |
| Rhode Island | 135.11 |
| Massachusetts | 98.18 |
| Delaware | 83.07 |
| Pennsylvania | 71.41 |
| Ohio | 62.68 |
| Maryland | 62.47 |
| Illinois | 46.36 |
Arizona is a state or region within United States in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Arizona 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 Arizona by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near United States 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.
Knowing the distance from Arizona to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across United States. 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 Arizona map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona below the states table, or compare all United States 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 United States state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.