Current Date And Time In California, United States
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
22:50:05 PDT
Capital: Sacramento
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 39,431,263
Area: 423,970.00 km²
State Code: CA
Find states and regions closest to California 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 California from our regional database:
| Capital City | Sacramento |
| Total Population | 39,431,263 |
| Land Area | 423,970 km² |
| Population Density | 32.84 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 36.7783° N |
| Center Longitude | -119.4179° E |
| Average Elevation | 145 m (476 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 | ||
| Nevada | 215 mi | 346 km | 187 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Baja California | 474 mi | 763 km | 411 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Oregon | 489 mi | 787 km | 425 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Utah | 490 mi | 788 km | 425 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Arizona | 505 mi | 813 km | 439 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Idaho | 560 mi | 902 km | 487 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Sonora | 737 mi | 1,186 km | 640 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Washington | 761 mi | 1,225 km | 661 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Colorado | 764 mi | 1,230 km | 664 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Wyoming | 775 mi | 1,247 km | 673 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to California by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from California 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 California. 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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| California (You) | United States | 39,431,263 | 423,970 | 32.84 |
| Nevada | United States | 3,267,467 | 286,380 | 6.35 |
| Baja California | Mexico | 3,769,020 | 71,450 | 11.35 |
| Oregon | United States | 4,272,371 | 255,026 | 9.92 |
| Utah | United States | 3,503,613 | 219,653 | 11.34 |
| Arizona | United States | 7,582,384 | 295,234 | 18.80 |
| Idaho | United States | 2,001,619 | 216,699 | 3.74 |
| Sonora | Mexico | 2,944,840 | 179,503 | 5.82 |
| Washington | United States | — | 184,827 | — |
| Colorado | United States | 5,957,493 | 269,837 | 17.18 |
| Wyoming | United States | — | 253,348 | — |
How does California 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 California 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 |
California is a state or region within United States in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to California 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 California 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 California 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 California.
Knowing the distance from California 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 California map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from California 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 California 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 California 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.
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