Current Date And Time In Gatehouse of Fleet, United Kingdom
Friday, 14 August 2026
20:29:51 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 950
District: Dumfries and Galloway
Find cities, states and countries closest to Gatehouse of Fleet in Scotland, 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 Gatehouse of Fleet.
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 Gatehouse of Fleet from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Aberdour | 88 | 142 | 76 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Aberfoyle | 90 | 145 | 78 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Abergele | 113 | 182 | 98 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Aberlady | 94 | 151 | 81 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Abernethy | 106 | 170 | 92 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Abram | 115 | 184 | 100 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Addiebrownhill | 70 | 113 | 61 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Adlington | 108 | 174 | 94 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Aigburth | 117 | 188 | 101 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Airdrie | 68 | 110 | 59 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Airth | 84 | 135 | 73 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Alexandria | 78 | 126 | 68 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Allanton | 65 | 104 | 56 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Allerton | 117 | 188 | 102 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Alloa | 87 | 139 | 75 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Scotland (home state of Gatehouse of Fleet), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Bride | 170 | 274 | 148 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Castletown | 254 | 408 | 220 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Douglas | 248 | 400 | 216 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Forest | 261 | 419 | 226 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Laxey | 243 | 391 | 211 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Northern Ireland | 216 | 347 | 187 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Onchan | 247 | 397 | 214 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Peel | 243 | 392 | 211 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Port Erin | 253 | 407 | 220 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Port Saint Mary | 254 | 408 | 220 | South (S) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United Kingdom, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gatehouse of Fleet's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Andorra | 917 | 1,475 | 796 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Belgium | 470 | 757 | 408 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Denmark | 505 | 813 | 439 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
| Faroe Islands | 467 | 751 | 406 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| France | 678 | 1,091 | 589 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Germany | 642 | 1,033 | 557 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Guernsey | 411 | 662 | 357 | South (S) | ↑ |
| Ireland | 190 | 306 | 165 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Isle Of Man | 90 | 146 | 79 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
| Jersey | 429 | 691 | 373 | South (S) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Gatehouse of Fleet. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Scotland, United Kingdom.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Gatehouse of Fleet (You) | Scotland | 950 | — | — |
| Kirkcudbright | Scotland | 3,350 | 9.9 | ESE |
| Creetown | Scotland | 650 | 12.7 | W |
| Wigtown | Scotland | 900 | 16.7 | W |
| Castle Douglas | Scotland | 4,070 | 17.7 | ENE |
| Newton Stewart | Scotland | 4,010 | 20.9 | WNW |
| Whithorn | Scotland | 790 | 22.3 | SW |
| Dalbeattie | Scotland | 4,260 | 23.8 | ENE |
| Cargenbridge | Scotland | 610 | 39.7 | ENE |
| Glenluce | Scotland | 600 | 40.0 | W |
| Dumfries | Scotland | 46,500 | 42.1 | ENE |
How does Gatehouse of Fleet rank within Scotland? 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 Gatehouse of Fleet appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Glasgow | 626,410 |
| Edinburgh | 514,990 |
| Aberdeen | 198,590 |
| Dundee | 148,210 |
| Paisley | 77,270 |
| East Kilbride | 75,310 |
| Livingston | 56,840 |
| Dunfermline | 54,990 |
| Hamilton | 54,480 |
| Meikle Earnock | 54,480 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Glasgow | 3,298.00 |
| Edinburgh | 259.00 |
| Dundee | 67.34 |
| Aberdeen | 65.10 |
| Strathblane | 44.03 |
| Glenrothes | 20.72 |
| Inverness | 20.70 |
| Dunfermline | 18.31 |
| Kirkcaldy | 18.00 |
| Ayr | 17.90 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Airth | 5,677.42 |
| Whitecross | 4,875.00 |
| Neilston | 4,538.46 |
| Musselburgh | 4,357.93 |
| Coalsnaughton | 4,250.00 |
| Dunipace | 4,161.29 |
| Shieldhill | 3,983.87 |
| Newarthill | 3,767.44 |
| Menstrie | 3,337.21 |
| Clackmannan | 3,317.31 |
Glasgow Prestwick Airport IATA: PIK 73 km (46 mi) from Gatehouse of Fleet |
Gatehouse of Fleet sits inside Scotland, United Kingdom and ranks #525 of 674 cities in Scotland 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Gatehouse of Fleet and the countries closest to Gatehouse of Fleet 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Gatehouse of Fleet, 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 Gatehouse of Fleet at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Scotland, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Gatehouse of Fleet — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Gatehouse of Fleet 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 Scotland by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Gatehouse of Fleet 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 Gatehouse of Fleet map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 Gatehouse of Fleet 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.
It's the bearing from Gatehouse of Fleet 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Gatehouse of Fleet. 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 Scotland city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Gatehouse of Fleet ranks #525 of 674 cities in Scotland by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Gatehouse of Fleet is Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), about 73 km (46 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.