Current Date And Time In Winston-Salem, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:56:27 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 241,218
District: Forsyth County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem.
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 Winston-Salem from our regional database:
| State / Region | North Carolina |
| District | Forsyth County |
| Total Population | 241,218 |
| Land Area | 346.35 km² |
| Population Density | 696.46 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 36.0999° N |
| Center Longitude | -80.2442° E |
| Elevation | 293 m (961 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in North Carolina | #6 of 592 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Advance | 14 | 23 | 12 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Archdale | 20 | 32 | 17 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bermuda Run | 12 | 19 | 10 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Clemmons | 9 | 15 | 8 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Cooleemee | 27 | 43 | 23 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Danbury | 21 | 35 | 19 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| East Bend | 17 | 27 | 15 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Franklin | 30 | 48 | 26 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Germanton | 11 | 18 | 10 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| High Point | 17 | 27 | 14 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Hillsdale | 13 | 20 | 11 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Jamestown | 19 | 30 | 16 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kernersville | 10 | 15 | 8 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| King | 14 | 23 | 12 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Lewisville | 10 | 16 | 8 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to North Carolina (home state of Winston-Salem), 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 Winston-Salem'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 Winston-Salem. 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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| Winston-Salem (You) | North Carolina | 241,218 | — | — |
| Walkertown | North Carolina | 4,969 | 11.7 | NE |
| Wallburg | North Carolina | 3,078 | 13.7 | SE |
| Clemmons | North Carolina | 19,844 | 15.1 | SW |
| Kernersville | North Carolina | 23,811 | 15.5 | E |
| Lewisville | North Carolina | 13,567 | 15.7 | W |
| Rural Hall | North Carolina | 3,126 | 16.2 | NNW |
| Midway | North Carolina | 4,742 | 16.4 | S |
| Germanton | North Carolina | 827 | 18.2 | N |
| Tobaccoville | North Carolina | 2,584 | 19.2 | NW |
| Bermuda Run | North Carolina | 2,561 | 19.2 | WSW |
How does Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Piedmont Triad International Airport IATA: GSO 28 km (17 mi) from Winston-Salem |
Winston-Salem sits inside North Carolina, United States and ranks #6 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 Winston-Salem and the countries closest to Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem, 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem — 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem. 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.
Winston-Salem ranks #6 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 Winston-Salem is Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO), about 28 km (17 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.