
Find cities, states and countries closest to Carolina Shores in North Carolina, 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 Carolina Shores.
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 Carolina Shores from our regional database:
| State / Region | North Carolina |
| District | Brunswick County |
| Total Population | 3,767 |
| Land Area | 6.93 km² |
| Population Density | 543.58 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 33.901° N |
| Center Longitude | -78.5806° E |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #209 of 592 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Briarcliffe Acres | 12 | 20 | 11 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Brunswick | 28 | 44 | 24 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Calabash | 1 | 2 | 1 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Forestbrook | 25 | 40 | 22 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Holden Beach | 16 | 26 | 14 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Little River | 3 | 4 | 2 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Loris | 21 | 33 | 18 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Myrtle Beach | 23 | 37 | 20 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| North Myrtle Beach | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Ocean Isle Beach | 9 | 14 | 8 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Shallotte | 12 | 20 | 11 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Sunset Beach | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Surfside Beach | 30 | 49 | 26 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Tabor City | 24 | 39 | 21 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Varnamtown | 19 | 31 | 17 | East (E) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to North Carolina (home state of Carolina Shores), 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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| Connecticut | 515 | 829 | 447 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 290 | 467 | 252 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 243 | 391 | 211 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Georgia | 334 | 537 | 290 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kentucky | 324 | 521 | 281 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Maryland | 262 | 421 | 227 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| New Jersey | 389 | 626 | 338 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| New York | 437 | 703 | 380 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ohio | 385 | 619 | 334 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Pennsylvania | 389 | 626 | 338 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Carolina Shores'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 Carolina Shores. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in North Carolina, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Carolina Shores (You) | North Carolina | 3,767 | — | — |
| Calabash | North Carolina | 2,119 | 1.6 | SE |
| Little River | South Carolina | 8,960 | 4.4 | SW |
| Sunset Beach | North Carolina | 3,801 | 6.7 | ESE |
| North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | 15,579 | 13.2 | SW |
| Ocean Isle Beach | North Carolina | 597 | 14.2 | E |
| Shallotte | North Carolina | 3,991 | 19.7 | ENE |
| Briarcliffe Acres | South Carolina | 529 | 19.8 | SW |
| Holden Beach | North Carolina | 631 | 25.6 | E |
| Varnamtown | North Carolina | 572 | 30.9 | E |
| Loris | South Carolina | 2,591 | 33.4 | WNW |
How does Carolina Shores rank within North Carolina? 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 Carolina Shores appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Charlotte | 911,311 |
| Raleigh | 482,295 |
| West Raleigh | 338,759 |
| Greensboro | 285,342 |
| Durham | 257,636 |
| Winston-Salem | 241,218 |
| Fayetteville | 201,963 |
| Cary | 159,769 |
| Wilmington | 115,933 |
| High Point | 110,268 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Charlotte | 796.14 |
| Fort Bragg | 650.09 |
| Fayetteville | 387.43 |
| Raleigh | 378.62 |
| Winston-Salem | 346.35 |
| Greensboro | 341.36 |
| Durham | 280.44 |
| Swanquarter | 203.10 |
| Concord | 159.98 |
| Cary | 149.14 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Lake Park | 1,812.92 |
| Raleigh | 1,273.82 |
| Carrboro | 1,247.41 |
| Charlotte | 1,144.66 |
| Boone | 1,126.30 |
| Morrisville | 1,106.88 |
| Chapel Hill | 1,078.15 |
| Cary | 1,071.27 |
| Brunswick | 1,037.61 |
| Apex | 1,014.13 |
Myrtle Beach International Airport IATA: MYR 40 km (25 mi) from Carolina Shores |
Carolina Shores sits inside North Carolina, United States and ranks #209 of 592 cities in North Carolina 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 Carolina Shores and the countries closest to Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores, 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 Carolina Shores at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in North Carolina, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Carolina Shores — 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 Carolina Shores 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 North Carolina by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores 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 Carolina Shores. 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 North Carolina city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Carolina Shores ranks #209 of 592 cities in North Carolina 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 Carolina Shores is Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR), about 40 km (25 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.