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Betsy Layne, Kentucky, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Betsy Layne, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
11:42:14 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 688
District: Floyd County

📍 Cities Near To Betsy Layne


Find cities, states and countries closest to Betsy Layne in Kentucky, 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 Betsy Layne.

📍 Betsy Layne 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 Betsy Layne from our regional database:

State / RegionKentucky
DistrictFloyd County
Total Population688
Land Area4.76 km²
Population Density144.54 / km²
Center Latitude37.5515° N
Center Longitude-82.6335° E
Elevation198 m (650 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Kentucky#322 of 377
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Auxier Auxier15 23 13
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Chattaroy Chattaroy22 35 19
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Coal Run Village Coal Run Village5 8 4
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Elkhorn City Elkhorn City23 37 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Fleming-Neon Fleming-Neon25 40 22
South (S)
National Flag Of Hindman Hindman24 39 21
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Inez Inez22 36 19
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Jenkins Jenkins26 42 23
South (S)
National Flag Of Martin Martin7 11 6
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of McRoberts McRoberts24 38 21
South (S)
National Flag Of Paintsville Paintsville21 33 18
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Pikeville Pikeville8 13 7
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Pippa Passes Pippa Passes20 32 17
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Prestonsburg Prestonsburg11 18 9
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of South Williamson South Williamson21 34 18
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Betsy Layne


States and regions closest to Kentucky (home state of Betsy Layne), 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 Alabama Alabama409 659 356
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia400 644 347
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Illinois Illinois335 540 291
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Indiana Indiana200 323 174
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Mississippi Mississippi477 768 414
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of North Carolina North Carolina324 521 281
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ohio Ohio193 310 167
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of South Carolina South Carolina327 526 284
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Tennessee Tennessee205 330 178
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Virginia Virginia308 496 268
East (E)

🌎 Countries Near To Betsy Layne


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Betsy Layne (You)Kentucky688
Coal Run VillageKentucky1,6027.9ESE
MartinKentucky60210.8WNW
PikevilleKentucky7,01212.9SE
PrestonsburgKentucky3,34717.6NW
AuxierKentucky66923.4NNW
WheelwrightKentucky55125.5SSW
Van LearKentucky1,07926.8NNW
Pippa PassesKentucky64332.1SW
PaintsvilleKentucky4,24933.0NNW
South WilliamsonKentucky60233.6ENE

🏆 Kentucky City Rankings

How does Betsy Layne rank within Kentucky? 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 Betsy Layne appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Louisville624,444
Lexington320,347
Lexington-Fayette314,488
Meads288,649
Bowling Green63,616
Owensboro59,042
Covington40,997
Richmond33,533
Georgetown32,356
Florence32,227

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Louisville3,636.83
Knottsville3,483.33
Parkway Village2,891.30
Strathmoor Village2,455.56
Bellevue2,434.71
Wellington2,412.50
Worthington Hills2,337.50
Westwood2,100.00
Hurstbourne Acres2,082.22
Langdon Place2,018.75
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field
IATA: HTS
91 km (56 mi) from Betsy Layne
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 Kentucky Cities
Betsy Layne ranks #322 of 377 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Betsy Layne? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Betsy Layne Sits on the Map

Betsy Layne sits inside Kentucky, United States and ranks #322 of 377 cities in Kentucky 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 Betsy Layne 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 Betsy Layne 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 Betsy Layne and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Betsy Layne against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kentucky city rankings

🌎 Beyond Betsy Layne: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Betsy Layne

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Betsy Layne?

See the Cities Near To Betsy Layne 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 Kentucky by population and density.

How is the distance from Betsy Layne to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does Betsy Layne compare in size to the cities near it?

Betsy Layne ranks #322 of 377 cities in Kentucky 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 Betsy Layne?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Betsy Layne is Tri-State Airport / Milton J. Ferguson Field (HTS), about 91 km (56 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.