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Buckatunna, Mississippi, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Buckatunna, United States

Saturday, 15 August 2026
07:16:50 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 516
District: Wayne County

📍 Cities Near To Buckatunna


Find cities, states and countries closest to Buckatunna in Mississippi, 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 Buckatunna.

📍 Buckatunna 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 Buckatunna from our regional database:

State / RegionMississippi
DistrictWayne County
Total Population516
Land Area16.10 km²
Population Density32.05 / km²
Center Latitude31.5391° N
Center Longitude-88.5289° E
Elevation46 m (151 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Mississippi#266 of 277
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abita Springs Abita Springs116 186 100
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Aliceville Aliceville112 180 97
North (N)
National Flag Of Allentown Allentown103 166 89
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Arabi Arabi140 226 122
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Arnold Line Arnold Line52 83 45
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Atmore Atmore71 114 61
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Axis Axis51 83 45
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bagdad Bagdad110 177 95
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bay Minette Bay Minette64 102 55
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bay Saint Louis Bay Saint Louis97 157 85
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bay Springs Bay Springs54 87 47
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bayou La Batre Bayou La Batre80 129 70
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Beaumont Beaumont34 55 30
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bellamy Bellamy67 108 58
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bellefontaine Bellefontaine76 123 66
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Buckatunna


States and regions closest to Mississippi (home state of Buckatunna), 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 Alabama146 235 127
East (E)
National Flag Of Arkansas Arkansas241 388 209
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Artemisa Artemisa774 1,246 672
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Florida Florida572 920 497
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia379 611 330
East (E)
National Flag Of Havana Havana768 1,237 667
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Illinois Illinois572 920 497
North (N)
National Flag Of Indiana Indiana604 972 525
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Iowa Iowa689 1,108 598
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kansas Kansas686 1,104 596
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Buckatunna


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Buckatunna (You)Mississippi516
BelmontMississippi1,9415.4NE
State LineMississippi55612.5SSE
WaynesboroMississippi4,97518.7NW
MillryAlabama52423.0ENE
ChatomAlabama1,23727.3ESE
LeakesvilleMississippi88042.7S
RichtonMississippi1,06644.3WSW
LeroyAlabama91151.7E
SandersvilleMississippi72155.2WNW
BeaumontMississippi94255.4SW

🏆 Mississippi City Rankings

How does Buckatunna rank within Mississippi? 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 Buckatunna appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Jackson153,701
Gulfport71,856
West Gulfport71,329
Southaven52,589
Hattiesburg46,805
Biloxi45,637
Meridian39,661
Olive Branch36,010
Tupelo35,680
Greenville32,156

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Carriere449.91
Jackson293.30
Gulfport165.74
Hattiesburg140.56
Meridian139.19
Biloxi120.92
Vancleave114.28
Clinton109.04
Southaven107.58
Olive Branch95.59

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
McComb84,406.67
Tupelo45,743.59
Vicksburg4,291.47
University2,271.35
Sidon1,590.63
Jonestown1,214.00
Tutwiler1,013.33
Pascagoula935.16
West Hattiesburg914.71
Crenshaw808.49
✈️ Nearest Airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
IATA: PIB
77 km (48 mi) from Buckatunna
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 Mississippi Cities
Buckatunna ranks #266 of 277 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Buckatunna Sits on the Map

Buckatunna sits inside Mississippi, United States and ranks #266 of 277 cities in Mississippi 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 Buckatunna 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 Buckatunna 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 Buckatunna and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Buckatunna against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Mississippi city rankings

🌎 Beyond Buckatunna: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Buckatunna

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Buckatunna?

See the Cities Near To Buckatunna 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 Mississippi by population and density.

How is the distance from Buckatunna to nearby places calculated?

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

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

How does Buckatunna compare in size to the cities near it?

Buckatunna ranks #266 of 277 cities in Mississippi 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 Buckatunna?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Buckatunna is Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB), about 77 km (48 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.