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Idaho, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Idaho, United States

Wednesday, 17 June 2026
00:15:45 PDT
Capital: Boise
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,001,619
Area: 216,699.00 km²
State Code: ID

States Near To Idaho


Find states and regions closest to Idaho 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

📍 Idaho Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Idaho from our regional database:

Capital CityBoise
Total Population2,001,619
Land Area216,699 km²
Population Density3.74 / km²
Center Latitude44.0682° N
Center Longitude-114.742° E
Average Elevation2,442 m (8,012 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Utah Utah271 mi436 km235 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Montana Montana288 mi463 km250 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Oregon Oregon290 mi466 km252 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Nevada Nevada374 mi602 km325 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Wyoming Wyoming379 mi610 km329 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Washington Washington384 mi619 km334 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Colorado Colorado557 mi896 km483 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of California California560 mi902 km487 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Alberta Alberta687 mi1,105 km596 nm
North (N)
National Flag Of North Dakota North Dakota703 mi1,131 km610 nm
East-northeast (ENE)

Countries Near To Idaho


Explore countries nearest to Idaho by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Idaho supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 mi1,632 km881 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,363 mi2,193 km1,183 nm
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 mi2,261 km1,220 nm
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Belize Belize1,443 mi2,323 km1,253 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 mi2,425 km1,309 nm
Southeast (SE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Idaho. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Idaho (You)United States2,001,619216,6993.74
UtahUnited States3,503,613219,65311.34
MontanaUnited States1,137,233381,1541.66
OregonUnited States4,272,371255,0269.92
NevadaUnited States3,267,467286,3806.35
WyomingUnited States253,348
WashingtonUnited States184,827
ColoradoUnited States5,957,493269,83717.18
CaliforniaUnited States39,431,263423,97032.84
AlbertaCanada4,800,768661,8487.25
North DakotaUnited States796,568183,1082.81

🏆 United States State Rankings

How does Idaho 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 Idaho appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous States

StatePopulation
California39,431,263
Texas22,875,689
New York19,867,248
Florida17,671,452
Pennsylvania13,078,751
Illinois12,710,158
Ohio11,883,304
Georgia11,180,878
North Carolina11,046,024
Michigan9,883,360

📏 Largest States by Area

StateArea (km²)
Alaska1,717,856
Texas696,241
California423,970
Montana381,154
New Mexico315,194
Arizona295,234
Nevada286,380
Colorado269,837
Oregon255,026
Wyoming253,348

🏙 Most Densely Populated

StateDensity/km²
District of Columbia1,328.76
New Jersey175.57
Connecticut143.63
Rhode Island135.11
Massachusetts98.18
Delaware83.07
Pennsylvania71.41
Ohio62.68
Maryland62.47
Illinois46.36
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Idaho, United States

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Idaho is a state or region within United States in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Idaho 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.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Idaho to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Idaho to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of United States — see United States state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Idaho

This page also lists countries nearest to Idaho 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.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Idaho 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 Idaho.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Idaho 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.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Idaho MapView the Idaho satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in IdahoExplore all cities and towns in Idaho for urban market analysis.
🏳️ United States Country DataGet complete United States data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Idaho

How is the distance from Idaho to nearby states calculated?

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 Idaho map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Idaho mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Idaho 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.

Which states are closest to Idaho in United States?

See the States Near To Idaho 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 Idaho below the states table, or compare all United States states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in United States?

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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