Current Date And Time In Bull Shoals, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:51:37 PDT
State: Arkansas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,933
District: Marion County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Bull Shoals in Arkansas, 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 Bull Shoals.
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 Bull Shoals from our regional database:
| State / Region | Arkansas |
| District | Marion County |
| Total Population | 1,933 |
| Land Area | 12.97 km² |
| Population Density | 149.04 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 36.384° N |
| Center Longitude | -92.5816° E |
| Elevation | 244 m (801 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Arkansas | #154 of 307 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cotter | 8 | 13 | 7 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Diamond City | 20 | 32 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Dora | 34 | 54 | 29 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Flippin | 7 | 12 | 6 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Gainesville | 17 | 28 | 15 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Gassville | 9 | 14 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Lakeview | 2 | 4 | 2 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Midway | 7 | 11 | 6 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Mountain Home | 11 | 18 | 10 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Norfork | 20 | 33 | 18 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Summit | 11 | 18 | 10 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Yellville | 12 | 20 | 11 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Arkansas (home state of Bull Shoals), 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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| Alabama | 346 | 557 | 301 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 398 | 641 | 346 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 502 | 808 | 436 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 466 | 750 | 405 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 451 | 726 | 392 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 458 | 736 | 397 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Louisiana | 324 | 521 | 281 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mississippi | 241 | 388 | 209 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Missouri | 191 | 307 | 166 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Oklahoma | 298 | 479 | 258 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Bull Shoals'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 | ||
| Bahamas | 1,363 | 2,193 | 1,183 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Bull Shoals. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Arkansas, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Bull Shoals (You) | Arkansas | 1,933 | — | — |
| Lakeview | Arkansas | 726 | 3.7 | ESE |
| Midway | Arkansas | 1,084 | 10.7 | E |
| Flippin | Arkansas | 1,335 | 11.8 | S |
| Cotter | Arkansas | 951 | 13.2 | SSE |
| Gassville | Arkansas | 2,133 | 13.7 | SE |
| Summit | Arkansas | 579 | 17.6 | SW |
| Mountain Home | Arkansas | 12,330 | 18.4 | ESE |
| Yellville | Arkansas | 1,169 | 19.8 | SSW |
| Gainesville | Missouri | 760 | 28.0 | NNE |
| Diamond City | Arkansas | 781 | 31.6 | WNW |
How does Bull Shoals rank within Arkansas? 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 Bull Shoals appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 202,591 |
| Fort Smith | 88,194 |
| Fayetteville | 82,830 |
| Springdale | 77,859 |
| Jonesboro | 73,907 |
| North Little Rock | 66,504 |
| Conway | 64,980 |
| Rogers | 63,159 |
| Pine Bluff | 44,772 |
| Bentonville | 44,499 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Little Rock | 314.16 |
| Jonesboro | 209.62 |
| Fort Smith | 176.45 |
| Hot Springs Village | 155.35 |
| Fayetteville | 143.09 |
| North Little Rock | 142.06 |
| Pine Bluff | 120.69 |
| Bella Vista | 118.87 |
| Conway | 118.07 |
| Springdale | 108.94 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Cammack Village | 1,024.66 |
| Keiser | 748.94 |
| Springdale | 714.70 |
| West Helena | 667.74 |
| Shannon Hills | 652.76 |
| Little Rock | 644.87 |
| Rogers | 640.04 |
| Gosnell | 612.53 |
| Bono | 601.08 |
| Gravel Ridge | 589.84 |
Boone County Airport IATA: HRO 53 km (33 mi) from Bull Shoals |
Bull Shoals sits inside Arkansas, United States and ranks #154 of 307 cities in Arkansas 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 Bull Shoals and the countries closest to Bull Shoals 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Bull Shoals, 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 Bull Shoals at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Arkansas, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Bull Shoals — 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 Bull Shoals 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 Arkansas by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals. 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 Arkansas city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Bull Shoals ranks #154 of 307 cities in Arkansas 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 Bull Shoals is Boone County Airport (HRO), about 53 km (33 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.