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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in West Hills, we use the following websites to find information relevant to West Hills and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for West Hills:
    • 36.317884, -82.375141
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on West Hills
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named West Hills ...

We found seventeen communities that share the name West Hills.

There are four communities within Tennessee that are also named West Hills.

Beyond Tennessee, we know of another thirteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Located In Tennessee ...
    • Blount County
      • This West Hills is located in Blount County and lies 101 miles [162.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of West Hills.
    • Hamblen County
      • This West Hills is located in Hamblen County and lies 55 miles [88.5 km]<1> to the west of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Hamblen County community of West Hills.
    • Knox County
      • This West Hills is located in Knox County and lies 96 miles [154.5 km]<1> to the west southwest of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of West Hills.
    • Roane County
      • This West Hills is located in Roane County and lies 125 miles [201.2 km]<1> to the west of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of West Hills.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • California
      • Los Angeles County
      • This West Hills is located in Los Angeles County and lies 2,037 miles [3,278.2 km]<1> to the west of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Los Angeles County community of West Hills.
    • Connecticut
      • New Haven County
      • This West Hills is located in New Haven County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km]<1> to the northeast of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the New Haven County community of West Hills.
    • Florida
      • Alachua County
      • This West Hills is located in Alachua County and lies 459 miles [738.7 km]<1> to the south of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Alachua County community of West Hills.
    • Georgia
      • Richmond County
      • This West Hills is located in Richmond County and lies 193 miles [310.6 km]<1> to the south of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Richmond County community of West Hills.
    • Maryland
      • Baltimore County
      • This West Hills is located in Baltimore County and lies 370 miles [595.5 km]<1> to the northeast of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baltimore County community of West Hills.
      • Frederick County
      • This West Hills is located in Frederick County and lies 345 miles [555.2 km] to the northeast of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Frederick County community of West Hills.
    • Mississippi
      • Lamar County
      • This West Hills is located in Lamar County and lies 527 miles [848.1 km]<1> to the southwest of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lamar County community of West Hills.
    • New York
      • Suffolk County
      • This West Hills is located in Suffolk County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the northeast of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Suffolk County community of West Hills.
    • North Carolina
      • Durham County
      • This West Hills is located in Durham County and lies 190 miles [305.8 km]<1> to the east of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Durham County community of West Hills.
      • Edgecombe County
      • This West Hills is located in Edgecombe County and lies 270 miles [434.5 km] to the east of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Edgecombe County community of West Hills.
    • Pennsylvania
      • Armstrong County
      • This West Hills is located in Armstrong County and lies 346 miles [556.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of West Hills.
    • Utah
      • Salt Lake County
      • This West Hills is located in Salt Lake County and lies 1,622 miles [2,610.4 km]<1> to the west northwest of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Salt Lake County community of West Hills.
      • Weber County
      • This West Hills is located in Weber County and lies 1,622 miles [2,610.4 km] to the west northwest of the West Hills that is located in Washington County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of West Hills.

Curious and Interesting Names Near West Hills ...

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.

  • Breezy Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Hills
    • Breezy Hills is located in Washington County
  • Camelot
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camelot have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camelot
    • Camelot is located in Washington County
  • Carter Sell
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carter Sell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carter Sell
    • Carter Sell is located in Washington County
  • Cherokee Hills
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherokee Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherokee Hills
    • Cherokee Hills is located in Washington County
  • Colony Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colony Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colony Park
    • Colony Park is located in Washington County
  • Fairlawn
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fairlawn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fairlawn
    • Fairlawn is located in Washington County
  • Forest View
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest View
    • Forest View is located in Washington County
  • Georgia Terrace
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgia Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgia Terrace
    • Georgia Terrace is located in Washington County
  • Grandview
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
    • Grandview is located in Washington County
  • Greenacres
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenacres have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenacres
    • Greenacres is located in Washington County
  • Greenfields
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfields
    • Greenfields is located in Washington County
  • Hickory Lake
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lake
    • Hickory Lake is located in Washington County
  • Continue List   (14 more) ...
    • Hill-N-Dale
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill-N-Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill-N-Dale
      • Hill-N-Dale is located in Washington County
    • Hillrise
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hillrise have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hillrise
      • Hillrise is located in Washington County
    • Holly Hill
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holly Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holly Hill
      • Holly Hill is located in Washington County
    • Keystone
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Keystone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Keystone
      • Keystone is located in Washington County
    • Knob Creek Mill
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob Creek Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Creek Mill
      • Knob Creek Mill is located in Washington County
    • Meadowview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
      • Meadowview is located in Washington County
    • Mountain Home
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Home have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Home
      • Mountain Home is located in Washington County
    • Ramblewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ramblewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ramblewood
      • Ramblewood is located in Washington County
    • Rolling Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Hills
      • Rolling Hills is located in Washington County
    • Rural Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rural Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rural Ridge
      • Rural Ridge is located in Washington County
    • Skyline Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skyline Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skyline Heights
      • Skyline Heights is located in Washington County
    • Stoney Brook
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stoney Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stoney Brook
      • Stoney Brook is located in Washington County
    • Strawberry Fields
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Fields have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Fields
      • Strawberry Fields is located in Washington County
    • Tanglewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Washington County

How Far From West Hills to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as West Hills to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in West Hills and extending to:

  • Jonesborough, which is the Seat of Washington County, lies just to the West Southwest.
  • Nashville, which is the State Capital of Tennessee, lies 245 miles [394.3 km]<1> to the west (W). If you could drive a straight line from West Hills to Nashville, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take nearly four hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 14 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 10 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 341 miles [548.8 km] to the east northeast (ENE). Driving would take five to six hours, a buggy would take 14 days and walking would take 20 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,236 miles [10,035.9 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,944 miles [11,175.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,820 miles [7,757 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

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 obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- West Hills) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in West Hills. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.3179, Longitude: -82.3751       In this case, the coordinates for West Hills have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>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.
<4>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 West Hills to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 311.123 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 306.745 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 307.798 degrees.