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How Far Is It From the Southern Tip of Texas To the Canadian Border?

July 14, 2020 by Karen Hill

From southernmost Texas, the Canadian border is 1,602 miles (2,579 km) due north to the 49th parallel.

The 49th parallel is the 49th degree of latitude that defines part of the U.S.-Canadian border.

The U.S.-Canadian border is the longest undefended border in the world.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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