Current Date And Time In Pilot Knob, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
11:23:29 PDT
State: Missouri
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 713
District: Iron County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Pilot Knob in Missouri, 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 Pilot Knob.
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 Pilot Knob from our regional database:
| State / Region | Missouri |
| District | Iron County |
| Total Population | 713 |
| Land Area | 2.33 km² |
| Population Density | 306.01 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 37.6212° N |
| Center Longitude | -90.6404° E |
| Elevation | 293 m (961 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in Missouri | #440 of 523 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Annapolis | 18 | 29 | 16 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Arcadia | 2 | 4 | 2 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bismarck | 10 | 17 | 9 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bonne Terre | 21 | 34 | 19 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Centerville | 22 | 35 | 19 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Desloge | 18 | 29 | 16 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Doe Run | 11 | 18 | 10 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ellington | 32 | 51 | 28 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Elvins | 16 | 26 | 14 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Esther | 18 | 28 | 15 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Farmington | 16 | 26 | 14 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Flat River | 17 | 28 | 15 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Fredericktown | 19 | 31 | 17 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Iron Mountain Lake | 5 | 8 | 4 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ironton | 2 | 3 | 2 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Missouri (home state of Pilot Knob), 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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| Alabama | 479 | 771 | 416 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Arkansas | 191 | 307 | 166 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Illinois | 226 | 363 | 196 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Indiana | 378 | 608 | 328 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Iowa | 279 | 448 | 242 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kansas | 367 | 590 | 319 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 412 | 663 | 358 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Louisiana | 515 | 828 | 447 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Michigan | 545 | 877 | 473 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Mississippi | 411 | 662 | 357 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Pilot Knob'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 | ||
| 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 Pilot Knob. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Missouri, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Pilot Knob (You) | Missouri | 713 | — | — |
| Ironton | Missouri | 1,392 | 2.9 | SSE |
| Arcadia | Missouri | 575 | 3.8 | SSE |
| Iron Mountain Lake | Missouri | 717 | 8.2 | N |
| Bismarck | Missouri | 1,500 | 16.5 | N |
| Doe Run | Missouri | 915 | 18.5 | NE |
| Elvins | Missouri | 1,480 | 25.8 | NNE |
| Farmington | Missouri | 18,181 | 26.2 | NE |
| Flat River | Missouri | 5,157 | 27.7 | NNE |
| Leadwood | Missouri | 1,236 | 27.7 | N |
| Park Hills | Missouri | 8,692 | 28.1 | NNE |
How does Pilot Knob rank within Missouri? 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 Pilot Knob appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | 475,378 |
| St. Louis | 279,695 |
| Springfield | 170,188 |
| Columbia | 129,330 |
| Independence | 117,255 |
| East Independence | 110,675 |
| Lee's Summit | 95,094 |
| O'Fallon | 85,040 |
| Saint Joseph | 76,780 |
| Saint Charles | 65,794 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Kansas City | 826.15 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | 250.54 |
| Springfield | 213.18 |
| Wildwood | 173.74 |
| St. Louis | 171.13 |
| Lee's Summit | 169.36 |
| Columbia | 164.20 |
| Jefferson City | 97.31 |
| West Alton | 95.97 |
| Joplin | 95.56 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Independence | 100,217.95 |
| Saint Joseph | 37,637.25 |
| Sweet Springs | 36,675.00 |
| Marlborough | 3,591.80 |
| Velda Village Hills | 3,403.23 |
| Velda Village | 3,380.95 |
| Norwood Court | 2,906.06 |
| Flordell Hills | 2,806.90 |
| Saint George | 2,728.57 |
| Country Club Hills | 2,706.38 |
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport IATA: CGI 104 km (65 mi) from Pilot Knob |
Pilot Knob sits inside Missouri, United States and ranks #440 of 523 cities in Missouri 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 Pilot Knob and the countries closest to Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob, 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 Pilot Knob at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Missouri, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Pilot Knob — 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 Pilot Knob 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 Missouri by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob 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 Pilot Knob. 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 Missouri city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Pilot Knob ranks #440 of 523 cities in Missouri 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 Pilot Knob is Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI), about 104 km (65 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.