Current Date And Time In Fort Walton Beach, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:11:49 PDT
State: Florida
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 21,817
District: Okaloosa County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Fort Walton Beach in Florida, 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 Fort Walton Beach.
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 Fort Walton Beach from our regional database:
| State / Region | Florida |
| District | Okaloosa County |
| Total Population | 21,817 |
| Land Area | 21.43 km² |
| Population Density | 1,018.06 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 30.4206° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.6171° E |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Florida | #188 of 868 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Crestview | 24 | 38 | 21 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Destin | 7 | 12 | 6 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Eglin Air Force Base | 5 | 8 | 4 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Eglin Village | 5 | 9 | 5 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Harold | 23 | 37 | 20 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Holley | 17 | 28 | 15 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Lake Lorraine | 3 | 5 | 3 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Mary Esther | 3 | 5 | 3 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Midway | 23 | 37 | 20 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Miramar Beach | 16 | 25 | 14 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Navarre | 15 | 24 | 13 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Niceville | 10 | 17 | 9 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ocean City | 1 | 2 | 1 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Roeville | 29 | 46 | 25 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Santa Rosa Beach | 23 | 37 | 20 | East (E) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Florida (home state of Fort Walton Beach), 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 | ||
| Berry Islands | 264 | 425 | 229 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Bimini | 191 | 308 | 166 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Central Andros | 312 | 501 | 271 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| East Grand Bahama | 214 | 344 | 186 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Freeport | 193 | 311 | 168 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Grand Cay | 198 | 319 | 172 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Mangrove Cay | 337 | 542 | 292 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Moore’s Island | 261 | 420 | 227 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| North Andros | 292 | 469 | 253 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| South Andros | 352 | 567 | 306 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Fort Walton Beach'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 | ||
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| 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 Fort Walton Beach. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Florida, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Fort Walton Beach (You) | Florida | 21,817 | — | — |
| Ocean City | Florida | 5,550 | 2.3 | N |
| Wright | Florida | 23,127 | 4.4 | NNW |
| Shalimar | Florida | 796 | 4.6 | NE |
| Mary Esther | Florida | 4,238 | 4.7 | WSW |
| Lake Lorraine | Florida | 7,010 | 5.5 | ENE |
| Eglin Air Force Base | Florida | 2,274 | 7.7 | NE |
| Eglin Village | Florida | 7,000 | 8.8 | ENE |
| Destin | Florida | 13,523 | 12.0 | ESE |
| Valparaiso | Florida | 5,023 | 14.7 | NE |
| Niceville | Florida | 14,714 | 16.8 | NE |
How does Fort Walton Beach rank within Florida? 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 Fort Walton Beach appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 1,009,833 |
| Miami | 487,014 |
| Tampa | 414,547 |
| Orlando | 334,854 |
| St. Petersburg | 257,083 |
| Hialeah | 237,069 |
| Tallahassee | 201,731 |
| Fort Lauderdale | 183,146 |
| Cape Coral | 175,229 |
| Pembroke Pines | 166,611 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 2,265.30 |
| Tampa | 453.81 |
| Bunnell | 358.91 |
| St. Petersburg | 356.50 |
| Cape Coral | 312.41 |
| Orlando | 308.41 |
| Port Saint Lucie | 298.50 |
| Tallahassee | 270.39 |
| North Port | 269.77 |
| Lehigh Acres | 243.62 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Sunny Isles Beach | 6,094.49 |
| Fountainebleau | 5,664.83 |
| Kendall West | 4,635.13 |
| Bay Harbor Islands | 4,373.91 |
| Franklin Park | 4,300.00 |
| Aventura | 4,146.37 |
| Country Club | 4,099.65 |
| Hialeah | 4,011.32 |
| North Bay Village | 3,934.60 |
| North Lauderdale | 3,651.04 |
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport IATA: VPS 12 km (7 mi) from Fort Walton Beach |
Fort Walton Beach sits inside Florida, United States and ranks #188 of 868 cities in Florida 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 Fort Walton Beach and the countries closest to Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach, 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 Fort Walton Beach at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Florida, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Fort Walton Beach — 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 Florida by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach. 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 Florida city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Fort Walton Beach ranks #188 of 868 cities in Florida 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 Fort Walton Beach is Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS), about 12 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.