
Find cities, states and countries closest to Williston 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 Williston.
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 Williston from our regional database:
| State / Region | Florida |
| District | Levy County |
| Total Population | 2,746 |
| Land Area | 17.51 km² |
| Population Density | 156.82 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 29.3875° N |
| Center Longitude | -82.4468° E |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Florida | #633 of 868 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Alachua | 25 | 41 | 22 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Archer | 11 | 17 | 9 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Belleview | 33 | 53 | 28 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bronson | 12 | 20 | 11 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Citra | 20 | 33 | 18 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Citrus Springs | 27 | 43 | 23 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Dunnellon | 23 | 38 | 20 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| East Bronson | 10 | 16 | 9 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| East Williston | 2 | 3 | 2 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Gainesville | 20 | 32 | 17 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Hawthorne | 26 | 42 | 22 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Inglis | 28 | 45 | 24 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Marion Oaks | 31 | 49 | 27 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Micanopy | 13 | 21 | 11 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Newberry | 20 | 33 | 18 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Florida (home state of Williston), 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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| 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 Williston'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) | ↑ |
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| Canada | 1,405 | 2,261 | 1,220 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Cayman Islands | 1,507 | 2,425 | 1,309 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cuba | 1,519 | 2,445 | 1,319 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Jamaica | 1,723 | 2,772 | 1,496 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Mexico | 1,014 | 1,632 | 881 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Williston. 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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| Williston (You) | Florida | 2,746 | — | — |
| East Williston | Florida | 694 | 2.9 | E |
| Williston Highlands | Florida | 2,275 | 10.6 | WSW |
| East Bronson | Florida | 1,945 | 16.0 | WNW |
| Archer | Florida | 1,173 | 17.3 | NNW |
| Bronson | Florida | 1,110 | 20.1 | WNW |
| Micanopy | Florida | 630 | 20.8 | NE |
| Reddick | Florida | 518 | 24.3 | E |
| Gainesville | Florida | 145,214 | 31.7 | NNE |
| Newberry | Florida | 5,564 | 32.7 | NNW |
| Citra | Florida | 5,732 | 32.8 | E |
How does Williston 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 Williston appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| 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) |
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| 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 |
Gainesville Regional Airport IATA: GNV 38 km (23 mi) from Williston |
Williston sits inside Florida, United States and ranks #633 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 Williston and the countries closest to Williston 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 Williston, 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 Williston at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Florida, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Williston — 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 Williston 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 Williston 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 Williston 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 Williston 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Williston. 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.
Williston ranks #633 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 Williston is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), about 38 km (23 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.