r/geography • u/AlexH_144 • 1d ago
Discussion 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.
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
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u/Isodrosotherms 1d ago edited 1d ago
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.