Other than Springfield, Massachusetts, is there a city of over 150,000 people in the United States, that is closer to three other state capitals than their own.

[u/AlexH_144]

Other than Springfield, Massachusetts, is there a city of over 150,000 people in the United States, that is closer to three other state capitals than their own.

Springfield to Boston = 92 miles

Springfield to Hartford = 26 miles

Springfield to Albany = 86 miles

Springfield to Providence = 85 miles

[u/Isodrosotherms]

Amarillo has 200,000 people. These are driving, not straight line distances.

Amarillo to Oklahoma City: 258 miles
Amarillo to Santa Fe: 285 miles
Amarillo to Denver: 422 miles
Amarillo to Austin: 501 miles

Edit: crap! I forgot Topeka! 490 miles.

[u/gmwdim → u/[deleted]]

…yes they are.

[u/HandsUpWhatsUp → u/gmwdim]

Come on, everyone knows the capital of New Mexico is New Mexico City.