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Wilton, Alabama, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Wilton, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
02:14:26 PDT
State: Alabama
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 687
District: Shelby County

📍 Cities Near To Wilton


Find cities, states and countries closest to Wilton in Alabama, United States 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 Wilton.

📍 Wilton 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 Wilton from our regional database:

State / RegionAlabama
DistrictShelby County
Total Population687
Land Area2.49 km²
Population Density275.90 / km²
Center Latitude33.0787° N
Center Longitude-86.8817° E
Elevation121 m (397 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Alabama#378 of 425
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alabaster Alabaster12 19 10
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bessemer Bessemer23 37 20
North (N)
National Flag Of Brantleyville Brantleyville9 15 8
North (N)
National Flag Of Brent Brent19 31 17
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Brighton Brighton25 40 22
North (N)
National Flag Of Brook Highland Brook Highland27 44 24
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Cahaba Heights Cahaba Heights28 45 24
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Calera Calera8 12 7
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Centreville Centreville16 26 14
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Chelsea Chelsea23 37 20
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Clanton Clanton22 36 19
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Columbiana Columbiana17 28 15
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Concord Concord28 45 25
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Helena Helena15 24 13
North (N)
National Flag Of Highland Lakes Highland Lakes26 41 22
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Wilton


States and regions closest to Alabama (home state of Wilton), 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 Arkansas Arkansas346 557 301
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bimini Bimini646 1,040 561
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Florida Florida455 732 395
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia234 376 203
East (E)
National Flag Of Kentucky Kentucky409 659 356
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Louisiana Louisiana299 482 260
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mississippi Mississippi146 235 127
West (W)
National Flag Of Missouri Missouri479 771 416
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of North Carolina North Carolina510 821 443
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Carolina South Carolina348 561 302
East-northeast (ENE)

🌎 Countries Near To Wilton


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Wilton'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 Bahamas Bahamas1,363 2,193 1,183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 2,261 1,220
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 2,425 1,309
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba1,519 2,445 1,319
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica1,723 2,772 1,496
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 1,632 881
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Wilton (You)Alabama687
MontevalloAlabama6,6482.9NNE
CaleraAlabama13,21312.2ENE
BrantleyvilleAlabama88415.3N
JemisonAlabama2,61918.3SE
AlabasterAlabama32,70719.4NNE
West BloctonAlabama1,26123.1W
ThorsbyAlabama2,04423.8SE
PelhamAlabama22,88524.0NNE
HelenaAlabama18,26424.4N
CentrevilleAlabama2,70426.4SW

🏆 Alabama City Rankings

How does Wilton rank within Alabama? 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 Wilton appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Huntsville215,006
Birmingham196,357
Montgomery195,287
Mobile183,289
Tuscaloosa111,338
Hoover84,848
Dothan68,567
Auburn62,059
Decatur55,437
Madison46,962

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Huntsville544.92
Mobile466.37
Dauphin Island429.81
Montgomery418.40
Birmingham384.94
Dothan232.38
Eufaula190.30
Tuscaloosa185.64
Decatur158.60
Opelika156.72

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Fairfield1,213.24
Homewood1,177.65
Grayson Valley1,109.48
Center Point1,049.46
Cahaba Heights997.55
Brook Highland912.86
Meadowbrook800.82
Brighton779.84
Midfield760.12
Lipscomb708.88
✈️ Nearest Airport
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA: BHM
55 km (34 mi) from Wilton
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 Alabama Cities
Wilton ranks #378 of 425 by population
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📏 Largest By Area
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to Wilton? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Wilton Sits on the Map

Wilton sits inside Alabama, United States and ranks #378 of 425 cities in Alabama 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 Wilton 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 Wilton 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 Wilton and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Wilton against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Alabama city rankings

🌎 Beyond Wilton: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Wilton

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Wilton

Which cities are closest to Wilton?

See the Cities Near To Wilton 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 Alabama by population and density.

How is the distance from Wilton to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Wilton ranks #378 of 425 cities in Alabama 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 Wilton?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Wilton is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), about 55 km (34 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.