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

When in Panorama Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Panorama Heights 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 Panorama Heights:
    • 37.287914, -80.000317
    • 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 Panorama Heights
  • 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 Panorama Heights ...

We found seven communities that share the name Panorama Heights.

Within Virginia, the name Panorama Heights is unique.

Beyond Virginia, we know of another seven communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these seven communities, six are located in the United States and one is in Canada.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alberta
      • This Panorama Heights lies 1,964 miles [3,160.8 km]<1> to the northwest.
    • California
      • Orange County
      • This Panorama Heights is located in Orange County and lies 2,123 miles [3,416.6 km]<1> to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Panorama Heights.
      • San Bernardino County
      • This Panorama Heights is located in San Bernardino County and lies 2,030 miles [3,267 km] to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the San Bernardino County community of Panorama Heights.
      • Tulare County
      • This Panorama Heights is located in Tulare County and lies 2,130 miles [3,427.9 km] to the west.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tulare County community of Panorama Heights.
    • Colorado
      • Jefferson County
      • This Panorama Heights is located in Jefferson County and lies 1,369 miles [2,203.2 km]<1> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Panorama Heights.
    • New Mexico
      • Sandoval County
      • We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the New Mexico community of Panorama Heights [Sandoval County].
    • Utah
      • Weber County
      • This Panorama Heights is located in Weber County and lies 1,720 miles [2,768.1 km]<1> to the west northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Weber County community of Panorama Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Panorama Heights ...

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.

  • Cherry Hill
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cherry Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cherry Hill
    • Cherry Hill is located in Roanoke City
  • Cliffview
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cliffview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cliffview
    • Cliffview is located in Salem City
  • Covehaven Court
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Covehaven Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Covehaven Court
    • Covehaven Court is located in Roanoke City
  • Dale Court
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dale Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dale Court
    • Dale Court is located in Salem City
  • Dawnwood Forest
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dawnwood Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dawnwood Forest
    • Dawnwood Forest is located in Roanoke City
  • Eden Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Park
    • Eden Park is located in Roanoke City
  • Edgelawn
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgelawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgelawn
    • Edgelawn is located in Roanoke City
  • Evans Hill
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evans Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evans Hill
    • Evans Hill is located in Salem City
  • Forest Lawn
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Lawn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Lawn
    • Forest Lawn is located in Salem City
  • Forest Park
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forest Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forest Park
    • Forest Park is located in Roanoke City
  • Foxwood
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Foxwood have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Foxwood
    • Foxwood is located in Roanoke City
  • Glen Cove
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Cove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Cove
    • Glen Cove is located in Roanoke County
  • Continue List   (23 more) ...
    • Grandview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grandview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
      • Grandview is located in Salem City
    • Grove Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove Park
      • Grove Park is located in Roanoke City
    • Hemlock Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hemlock Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hemlock Hills
      • Hemlock Hills is located in Roanoke City
    • Heritage Acres
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Acres
      • Heritage Acres is located in Roanoke City
    • Lemon Dell
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lemon Dell have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lemon Dell
      • Lemon Dell is located in Roanoke City
    • Locust Grove Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Locust Grove Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Locust Grove Park
      • Locust Grove Park is located in Salem City
    • Lone Oak
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lone Oak have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lone Oak
      • Lone Oak is located in Roanoke City
    • Meadowland
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowland
      • Meadowland is located in Roanoke City
    • Meadowview
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadowview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadowview
      • Meadowview is located in Salem City
    • Medley
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Medley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Medley
      • Medley is located in Roanoke City
    • Mountain View
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain View have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain View
      • Mountain View is located in Roanoke City
    • Orchard Court
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orchard Court have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orchard Court
      • Orchard Court is located in Salem City
    • Plainview
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainview have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainview
      • Plainview is located in Roanoke County
    • Rolling Woods
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Woods
      • Rolling Woods is located in Roanoke City
    • Round Hill Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Hill Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Hill Park
      • Round Hill Park is located in Roanoke City
    • Rugby
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rugby have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rugby
      • Rugby is located in Roanoke City
    • Shadeland
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadeland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadeland
      • Shadeland is located in Roanoke City
    • Spring Garden
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Garden have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Garden
      • Spring Garden is located in Salem City
    • Spring Valley
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Valley
      • Spring Valley is located in Roanoke County
    • Summit Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Summit Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Summit Hills
      • Summit Hills is located in Roanoke City
    • Sunset Hills
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Hills
      • Sunset Hills is located in Roanoke City
    • Virginia Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Virginia Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Virginia Heights
      • Virginia Heights is located in Roanoke City
    • Woodside Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Park
      • Woodside Park is located in Salem City

How Far From Panorama Heights 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 Panorama Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 141 miles [226.9 km]<1> to the east (E). If you could drive a straight line from Panorama Heights to Richmond, with an average speed<4>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than three hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 8 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take 6 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 195 miles [313.8 km] to the northeast (NE). Driving would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 8 days and walking would take 11 days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,093 miles [9,805.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,798 miles [10,940.3 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,675 miles [7,523.7 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Panorama Heights. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

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- Panorama Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Panorama Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 37.2879, Longitude: -80.0003       In this case, the coordinates for Panorama Heights have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer.

Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Rock Creek to see Pete ... Rock Creek is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name.

Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time.

Also keep in mind that Panorama Heights could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong . Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out.
<3>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.
<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 Panorama Heights 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 309.707 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.266 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 306.521 degrees.









 

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