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Headcorn, England, United Kingdom – United Kingdom Flag

Current Date And Time In Headcorn, United Kingdom

Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:05:23 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 2,505
District: Kent

📍 Cities Near To Headcorn


Find cities, states and countries closest to Headcorn 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 Headcorn.

📍 Headcorn 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 Headcorn from our regional database:

State / RegionEngland
DistrictKent
Total Population2,505
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude51.1697° N
Center Longitude0.6243° E
Elevation23 m (75 ft)
UTC Time Zone+00:00
Population Rank in England#2102 of 4214
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Addington Addington14 23 13
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Aldington Aldington15 24 13
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Allhallows Allhallows21 33 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Ashford Ashford11 18 9
East (E)
National Flag Of Aveley Aveley28 45 24
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Aylesford Aylesford11 18 10
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Basildon Basildon28 46 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Battle Battle18 30 16
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Benenden Benenden7 12 6
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bethersden Bethersden6 10 5
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bexhill-on-Sea Bexhill-on-Sea23 37 20
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Biddenden Biddenden4 6 3
South (S)
National Flag Of Bodle Street Bodle Street22 35 19
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Borden Borden12 19 10
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Borough Green Borough Green16 26 14
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Headcorn


States and regions closest to England (home state of Headcorn), 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 Headcorn


Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from Headcorn'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 Headcorn. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in England, United Kingdom.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Headcorn (You)England2,505
UlcombeEngland5754.8NNE
SmardenEngland6145.0ESE
StaplehurstEngland5,0515.1W
BiddendenEngland1,3036.2S
SissinghurstEngland1,0688.1SSW
HarrietshamEngland1,4428.7NNE
MardenEngland2,4669.5W
High HaldenEngland1,1599.7SE
LenhamEngland2,19710.0NE
BethersdenEngland87610.0ESE

🏆 England City Rankings

How does Headcorn 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 Headcorn 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
45 km (28 mi) from Headcorn
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
Headcorn ranks #2102 of 4214 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Headcorn Sits on the Map

Headcorn sits inside England, United Kingdom and ranks #2102 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 Headcorn 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 Headcorn 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 Headcorn and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Headcorn against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and England city rankings

🌎 Beyond Headcorn: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Headcorn and the countries closest to Headcorn 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 Headcorn, 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 Headcorn at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Headcorn

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Headcorn MapView the Headcorn map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Headcorn 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 Headcorn

Which cities are closest to Headcorn?

See the Cities Near To Headcorn 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 Headcorn to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Headcorn. 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 Headcorn compare in size to the cities near it?

Headcorn ranks #2102 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 Headcorn?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Headcorn is London Southend Airport (SEN), about 45 km (28 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.