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Willow Oak, Florida, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Willow Oak, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:04:57 PDT
State: Florida
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 6,732
District: Polk County

📍 Cities Near To Willow Oak


Find cities, states and countries closest to Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak.

📍 Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak from our regional database:

State / RegionFlorida
DistrictPolk County
Total Population6,732
Land Area8.15 km²
Population Density826.01 / km²
Center Latitude27.9161° N
Center Longitude-82.0179° E
Elevation34 m (112 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Florida#420 of 868
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alturas Alturas19 30 16
East (E)
National Flag Of Apollo Beach Apollo Beach26 41 22
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Auburndale Auburndale17 28 15
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Balm Balm18 30 16
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bartow Bartow11 17 9
East (E)
National Flag Of Bloomingdale Bloomingdale14 22 12
West (W)
National Flag Of Bowling Green Bowling Green23 36 20
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Boyette Boyette14 23 12
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bradley Junction Bradley Junction9 14 8
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Brandon Brandon16 26 14
West (W)
National Flag Of Combee Settlement Combee Settlement12 19 10
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Crystal Lake Crystal Lake11 17 9
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Crystal Springs Crystal Springs20 33 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cypress Gardens Cypress Gardens21 33 18
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Del Rio Del Rio24 39 21
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Willow Oak


States and regions closest to Florida (home state of Willow Oak), 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 Berry Islands Berry Islands264 425 229
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Bimini Bimini191 308 166
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Central Andros Central Andros312 501 271
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of East Grand Bahama East Grand Bahama214 344 186
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Freeport Freeport193 311 168
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Grand Cay Grand Cay198 319 172
East (E)
National Flag Of Mangrove Cay Mangrove Cay337 542 292
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Moore’s Island Moore’s Island261 420 227
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of North Andros North Andros292 469 253
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of South Andros South Andros352 567 306
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Willow Oak


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Willow Oak'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 Willow Oak. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Florida, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Willow Oak (You)Florida6,732
Fuller HeightsFlorida8,7582.1ESE
MulberryFlorida3,9764.9ESE
MedullaFlorida8,8927.2NE
Lakeland HighlandsFlorida11,0568.2NE
WinstonFlorida9,05012.9N
Bradley JunctionFlorida68613.9SSE
Highland CityFlorida10,83414.8ENE
Plant CityFlorida37,40614.9NW
LakelandFlorida104,40115.3NNE
Crystal LakeFlorida5,51417.1NE

🏆 Florida City Rankings

How does Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Jacksonville1,009,833
Miami487,014
Tampa414,547
Orlando334,854
St. Petersburg257,083
Hialeah237,069
Tallahassee201,731
Fort Lauderdale183,146
Cape Coral175,229
Pembroke Pines166,611

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Jacksonville2,265.30
Tampa453.81
Bunnell358.91
St. Petersburg356.50
Cape Coral312.41
Orlando308.41
Port Saint Lucie298.50
Tallahassee270.39
North Port269.77
Lehigh Acres243.62

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sunny Isles Beach6,094.49
Fountainebleau5,664.83
Kendall West4,635.13
Bay Harbor Islands4,373.91
Franklin Park4,300.00
Aventura4,146.37
Country Club4,099.65
Hialeah4,011.32
North Bay Village3,934.60
North Lauderdale3,651.04
✈️ Nearest Airport
Lakeland Linder International Airport
IATA: LAL
8 km (5 mi) from Willow Oak
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 Florida Cities
Willow Oak ranks #420 of 868 by population
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📏 Largest By Area
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🧭 How Close Is Everything to Willow Oak? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Willow Oak Sits on the Map

Willow Oak sits inside Florida, United States and ranks #420 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.

📏 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 Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Willow Oak against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Florida city rankings

🌎 Beyond Willow Oak: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Willow Oak and the countries closest to Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak, 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 Willow Oak at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Willow Oak

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Willow Oak MapView the Willow Oak map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Willow Oak Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Florida OverviewExplore the Florida 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 Willow Oak

Which cities are closest to Willow Oak?

See the Cities Near To Willow Oak 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.

How is the distance from Willow Oak to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Willow Oak. 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.

How does Willow Oak compare in size to the cities near it?

Willow Oak ranks #420 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Willow Oak?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Willow Oak is Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL), about 8 km (5 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.