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Brightlingsea, England, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Brightlingsea, United Kingdom

Friday, 14 August 2026
17:30:52 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 8,076
District: Essex

📍 Cities Near To Brightlingsea


Find cities, states and countries closest to Brightlingsea in England, United Kingdom 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 Brightlingsea.

📍 Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea from our regional database:

State / RegionEngland
DistrictEssex
Total Population8,076
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude51.8116° N
Center Longitude1.0234° E
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in England#1200 of 4214
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abberton Abberton5 8 4
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Allhallows Allhallows29 47 25
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Alresford Alresford3 5 3
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Althorne Althorne15 25 13
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Ardleigh Ardleigh8 13 7
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bildeston Bildeston21 34 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Boxford Boxford17 27 14
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Boxted Boxted11 17 9
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bramford Bramford19 30 16
North (N)
National Flag Of Brockley Brockley28 46 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bucklesham Bucklesham18 30 16
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bures Saint Mary Bures Saint Mary15 25 13
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Burnham-on-Crouch Burnham-on-Crouch15 25 13
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Canewdon Canewdon18 29 16
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Capel Saint Mary Capel Saint Mary13 21 12
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Brightlingsea


States and regions closest to England (home state of Brightlingsea), 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 Alderney Alderney216 347 187
South (S)
National Flag Of Alderney Alderney145 234 126
South (S)
National Flag Of Bride Bride181 291 157
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Castel Castel233 376 203
South (S)
National Flag Of Castletown Castletown128 207 111
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Douglas Douglas127 204 110
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Forest Forest236 380 205
South (S)
National Flag Of Forest Forest112 180 97
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Grouville Grouville252 406 219
South (S)
National Flag Of Laxey Laxey129 207 112
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Brightlingsea


Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from Brightlingsea'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 Andorra Andorra917 1,475 796
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Belgium Belgium470 757 408
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Denmark Denmark505 813 439
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Faroe Islands Faroe Islands467 751 406
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of France France678 1,091 589
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Germany Germany642 1,033 557
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Guernsey Guernsey411 662 357
South (S)
National Flag Of Ireland Ireland190 306 165
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Isle Of Man Isle Of Man90 146 79
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Jersey Jersey429 691 373
South (S)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Brightlingsea. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in England, United Kingdom.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Brightlingsea (You)England8,076
Saint OsythEngland2,0934.3ESE
AlresfordEngland2,0094.9NNW
Great BentleyEngland1,5455.4NNE
WivenhoeEngland9,5676.6NW
RowhedgeEngland1,6267.4NW
Elmstead MarketEngland1,6468.1NNW
West MerseaEngland7,0578.1WSW
AbbertonEngland8318.1WNW
Little ClactonEngland4,5908.3E
Clacton-on-SeaEngland50,5489.4ESE

🏆 England City Rankings

How does Brightlingsea rank within England? 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 Brightlingsea appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
London8,961,989
Birmingham1,157,603
Manchester568,996
Sheffield556,500
Leeds536,280
Liverpool496,770
Bristol479,024
Leicester368,600
Bradford366,187
Coventry345,324

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
London1,572.00
Melbourn1,490.00
London Colney1,328.66
Sandwich859.00
Frome832.00
Stafford599.00
Leeds551.70
Sheffield367.93
Peterborough343.00
York271.94

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Hove98,913.16
Saltaire45,000.00
Wimbledon Park41,470.37
Middlesbrough36,780.15
Barbican33,333.33
Kilburn30,879.79
Waterlooville24,467.68
Islington21,476.65
Wokingham17,888.26
Bognor Regis14,486.39
✈️ Nearest Airport
London Southend Airport
IATA: SEN
35 km (22 mi) from Brightlingsea
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 England Cities
Brightlingsea ranks #1200 of 4214 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Brightlingsea Sits on the Map

Brightlingsea sits inside England, United Kingdom and ranks #1200 of 4214 cities in England 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 Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Brightlingsea against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and England city rankings

🌎 Beyond Brightlingsea: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Brightlingsea, 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 Brightlingsea at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Brightlingsea

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Brightlingsea

Which cities are closest to Brightlingsea?

See the Cities Near To Brightlingsea 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 England by population and density.

How is the distance from Brightlingsea to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea 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 Brightlingsea?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Brightlingsea. 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 England city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Brightlingsea ranks #1200 of 4214 cities in England 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 Brightlingsea?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Brightlingsea is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 35 km (22 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.