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Communities Also Named Stoner ...
We found two communities that share the name Stoner.
Within British Columbia, the name Stoner is unique.
Beyond British Columbia, we know of another two communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Colorado
- Montezuma County
- This Stoner is located in Montezuma County and lies 1,301 miles [2,093.8 km]<1> to the southeast.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Montezuma County community of Stoner.
- Pennsylvania
- York County
- This Stoner is located in York County and lies 2,321 miles [3,735.3 km]<1> to the east.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the York County community of Stoner.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Stoner ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Bonnet Hill
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)
- Bridge
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bridge came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bridge
- Foreman
(22 miles [35.4 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foreman came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foreman
- Island Cache
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Island Cache came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Island Cache
- Mud River
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mud River came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mud River
- Prince George
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
- Red Rock
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Red Rock came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Red Rock
- Shady Valley
(23 miles [37 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Valley came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Valley
- Woodpecker
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodpecker came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodpecker
How Far From Stoner to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers & Almanacs that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Stoner to various places of note, such as Parliament Hill.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Stoner and extending to:
- Victoria, which is the Provincial Capital of British Columbia, lies 360 miles [579.4 km]<1> to the south (S). If you could drive a straight line from Stoner to Victoria, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take 6 hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 21 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 14 days.
- The National Capital at Parliament Hill (Ottawa, ON) is 2,137 miles [3,439.2 km] to the east (E). Driving would take 5 days, a buggy would take 84 days and walking would take 122 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,384 miles [10,274.1 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,142 miles [11,493.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,316 miles [8,555.3 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Stoner. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page. The official website for Province of British Columbia: https://www.gov.bc.ca/
Footnotes ...
<1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Stoner) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Stoner. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 53.6312, Longitude: -122.6638 |
<2> | If we found a location and have questions about the accuracy of our information, we will simply say that the marker is 'in the vicinity'. We are not confident about the location and the position of our marker is only a rough guide. If we have too many doubts about the location, we will not include it in our database. |
<3> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
<4> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
<5> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Stoner to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
<6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 341.329 degrees. |
<7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 343.264 degrees. |
<8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 327.382 degrees. |
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