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Paxton, New South Wales, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In Paxton, Australia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:44:37 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 924
District: Cessnock

📍 Cities Near To Paxton


Find cities, states and countries closest to Paxton in New South Wales, Australia with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Paxton.

📍 Paxton Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Paxton from our regional database:

State / RegionNew South Wales
DistrictCessnock
Total Population924
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-32.9061° N
Center Longitude151.2849° E
Elevation144 m (472 ft)
UTC Time Zone+08:00 to +10:30
Population Rank in New South Wales#1247 of 1529
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aberdare Aberdare7 12 6
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Aberglasslyn Aberglasslyn20 33 18
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Abermain Abermain11 17 9
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Arcadia vale Arcadia vale20 33 18
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Argenton Argenton20 32 17
East (E)
National Flag Of Ashtonfield Ashtonfield21 33 18
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Balcolyn Balcolyn20 33 18
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Barnsley Barnsley17 28 15
East (E)
National Flag Of Bellbird Bellbird4 6 3
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bellbird Heights Bellbird Heights5 7 4
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Belmont Belmont23 38 20
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Belmont North Belmont North24 38 20
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Belmont South Belmont South24 38 21
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Beresfield Beresfield22 36 19
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Black Hill Black Hill20 32 17
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Paxton


States and regions closest to New South Wales (home state of Paxton), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Australian Capital Territory Australian Capital Territory316 508 274
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Christmas Island Christmas Island899 1,447 781
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cocos Islands Cocos Islands899 1,447 781
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Coral Sea Islands Coral Sea Islands745 1,199 647
East (E)
National Flag Of North Province North Province1,321 2,127 1,148
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Northern Territory Northern Territory1,208 1,944 1,049
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Queensland Queensland624 1,005 542
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Rennell and Bellona Province Rennell and Bellona Province1,598 2,571 1,387
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Sanma Sanma1,675 2,696 1,455
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of South Australia South Australia642 1,034 558
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Paxton


Countries bordering or closest to Australia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Paxton's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea1,473 2,370 1,279
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Timor Leste Timor Leste1,251 2,013 1,086
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Paxton. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in New South Wales, Australia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Paxton (You)New South Wales924
EllalongNew South Wales1,0902.7ESE
MillfieldNew South Wales9822.9NW
BellbirdNew South Wales2,0116.0NNE
Bellbird HeightsNew South Wales7687.4NNE
CessnockNew South Wales23,21110.6NE
AberdareNew South Wales2,41911.6NE
PokolbinNew South Wales1,30911.8N
KearsleyNew South Wales83312.1ENE
NulkabaNew South Wales71412.2NNE
LovedaleNew South Wales62616.8NNE

🏆 New South Wales City Rankings

How does Paxton rank within New South Wales? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Paxton appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Sydney5,557,233
Newcastle508,437
Central Coast346,596
Wollongong280,153
Maitland89,597
Coffs Harbour78,759
Blue Mountains78,121
Pittwater63,482
Port Macquarie51,965
Blacktown46,942

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Byron Bay12,406.00
Sydney12,144.60
Blue Mountains1,436.00
Gosford940.00
Wollongong684.00
Orange285.00
Newcastle261.80
Queanbeyan173.00
Broken Hill170.00
Port Macquarie64.80

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Haymarket23,967.50
Elizabeth Bay17,566.67
Potts Point17,382.86
Zetland15,777.50
Darlinghurst15,091.25
Pyrmont13,549.00
Surry Hills13,190.00
Rushcutters Bay12,670.00
Ultimo12,350.00
Chippendale11,147.14
✈️ Nearest Airport
Newcastle Airport
IATA: NTL
53 km (33 mi) from Paxton
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare New South Wales Cities
Paxton ranks #1247 of 1529 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Paxton? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Paxton Sits on the Map

Paxton sits inside New South Wales, Australia and ranks #1247 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Paxton to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Paxton outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Paxton and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Paxton against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and New South Wales city rankings

🌎 Beyond Paxton: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Paxton and the countries closest to Paxton by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Australia. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Paxton, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Paxton at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Paxton

If you're stringing together stops in New South Wales, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Paxton — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Paxton MapView the Paxton map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Paxton Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ New South Wales OverviewExplore the New South Wales state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Australia Country DataGet complete Australia data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Paxton

Which cities are closest to Paxton?

See the Cities Near To Paxton table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in New South Wales by population and density.

How is the distance from Paxton to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Paxton and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Paxton map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Paxton will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Paxton to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Paxton?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Paxton. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and New South Wales city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Paxton compare in size to the cities near it?

Paxton ranks #1247 of 1529 cities in New South Wales by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Paxton?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Paxton is Newcastle Airport (NTL), about 53 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.