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Communities Also Named Dunvegan ...
We found two communities that share the name Dunvegan.
Within Nova Scotia, the name Dunvegan is unique.
Beyond Nova Scotia, we know of another two communities that are located throughout in Canada.
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alberta
- This Dunvegan lies 2,495 miles [4,015.3 km]<1> to the northwest.
- Ontario
- This Dunvegan lies 656 miles [1,055.7 km]<1> to the west.
Curious and Interesting Names Near Dunvegan ...
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.
- Big Brook
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Brook came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Brook
- Chimney Corner
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Chimney Corner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chimney Corner
- Deepdale
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deepdale came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deepdale
- Emerald
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerald came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerald
- Fordview
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fordview came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fordview
- Glenville
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
- Marsh Brook
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marsh Brook came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marsh Brook
- Mason Point
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mason Point came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mason Point
- Mount Young
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Young came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Young
- Pipers Glen
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pipers Glen came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pipers Glen
- Rear Dunvegan
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rear Dunvegan came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rear Dunvegan
- Sight Point
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
- Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sight Point. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<3>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sight Point
- Twin Rock Valley
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Rock Valley came from an uncertain source and they still need to be verified:<2>
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Rock Valley
How Far From Dunvegan to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Dunvegan to various places of note, such as Parliament Hill.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Dunvegan and extending to:
- The National Capital at Parliament Hill (Ottawa, ON) is 697 miles [1,121.7 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from Dunvegan to Parliament Hill, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take just about two full days to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 40 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 28 days.
- The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 4,948 miles [7,963 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 5,655 miles [9,100.8 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 3,531 miles [5,682.6 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<8>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Dunvegan. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page. The official website for Province of Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Dunvegan) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Dunvegan. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 46.2981, Longitude: -61.2294 |
| <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> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <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 Dunvegan 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 297.143 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 292.658 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 293.477 degrees. |
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