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 ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for West Hills
- 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:
- 40.647169, -112.026051
- 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
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Salt Lake County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Salt Lake County
- Since West Hills is near Tooele County and also Utah County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Tooele County
- eBird sighting report for Utah County
- 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 is one other community in Utah which is also named West Hills.
Beyond Utah, we know of another sixteen communities that are located throughout in the United States.
- Communities Located In Utah ...
- Weber County
- This West Hills is located in Weber County and lies 39 miles [62.8 km]<1> to the north of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of West Hills.
- Weber County
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- California
- Los Angeles County
- This West Hills is located in Los Angeles County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the southwest of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 2,018 miles [3,247.7 km]<1> to the east northeast of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,824 miles [2,935.4 km]<1> to the east southeast of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,713 miles [2,756.8 km]<1> to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,858 miles [2,990.2 km]<1> to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,818 miles [2,925.8 km] to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,414 miles [2,275.6 km]<1> to the east southeast of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 2,002 miles [3,221.9 km]<1> to the east northeast of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,806 miles [2,906.5 km]<1> to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,884 miles [3,032 km] to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,689 miles [2,718.2 km]<1> to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Armstrong County community of West Hills.
- Tennessee
- Blount County
- This West Hills is located in Blount County and lies 1,551 miles [2,496.1 km]<1> to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,573 miles [2,531.5 km] to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,543 miles [2,483.2 km] to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake 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 1,517 miles [2,441.4 km] to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roane County community of West Hills.
- Washington County
- This West Hills is located in Washington County and lies 1,622 miles [2,610.4 km] to the east of the West Hills that is located in Salt Lake County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Washington County community of West Hills.
- California
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.
- Cherrywood Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherrywood Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherrywood Village
- Cherrywood Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Cobblestone
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobblestone have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobblestone
- Cobblestone is located in Salt Lake County
- Copper City
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Copper City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Copper City
- Copper City is located in Salt Lake County
- Creekview
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Crown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Dial Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dial Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dial Heights
- Dial Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Dixie Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixie Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixie Valley
- Dixie Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Fox Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Georgetown ‑ Historic
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Salt Lake County
- Hector Village
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hector Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector Village
- Hector Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Horizon
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Hunter Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Heights
- Hunter Heights is located in Salt Lake County
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- Hunter Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Hills
- Hunter Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Hunter Stake
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Stake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Stake
- Hunter Stake is located in Salt Lake County
- Indian Village
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian Village
- Indian Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Jensen Circle
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jensen Circle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jensen Circle
- Jensen Circle is located in Salt Lake County
- King Valley
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King Valley
- King Valley is located in Salt Lake County
- Kingsgate
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Martin Village
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Martin Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Martin Village
- Martin Village is located in Salt Lake County
- Meadow View
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow View have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow View
- Meadow View is located in Salt Lake County
- Park Heights
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Heights
- Park Heights is located in Salt Lake County
- Polaris Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polaris Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polaris Gardens
- Polaris Gardens is located in Salt Lake County
- Skyview
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east) - Springbrook
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Springbrook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Springbrook
- Springbrook is located in Salt Lake County
- Sundown
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast) - Sunset Downs
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Downs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Downs
- Sunset Downs is located in Salt Lake County
- Sunset Hills
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
- Sunset Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Walnut Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walnut Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walnut Hills
- Walnut Hills is located in Salt Lake County
- Willow Bay
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Bay
- Willow Bay is located in Salt Lake County
- Willow Run Park
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Willow Run Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willow Run Park
- Willow Run Park is located in Salt Lake County
- Woodledge
(2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
- Hunter Hills
How Far From West Hills 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 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:
- Salt Lake City, which is the Seat of Salt Lake County, lies 10 miles [16.1 km]<1> to the northeast. If you could walk a straight line from West Hills to Salt Lake City, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take four to five hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take a little over three hours.
- Salt Lake City, which is the State Capital of Utah, lies 10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast (NE). The buggy would take a little over three hours and walking would take four to five hours.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 1,848 miles [2,974.1 km] to the east (E). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take most of three days, a buggy would take 73 days and walking would take 105 days.
- The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 7,009 miles [11,279.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<5>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,777 miles [12,515.9 km] and it lies to the north northeast (NNE).<6>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,757 miles [9,265 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for West Hills. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Salt Lake County: www.slco.org/
The official website for State of Utah: https://www.utah.gov/
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- 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: 40.6472, Longitude: -112.0261 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 332.02 degrees. |
| <6> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 331.588 degrees. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 321.855 degrees. |