Current Date And Time In Folly Beach, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
12:49:29 PDT
State: South Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,774
District: Charleston County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Folly Beach in South 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 Folly Beach.
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 Folly Beach from our regional database:
| State / Region | South Carolina |
| District | Charleston County |
| Total Population | 2,774 |
| Land Area | 48.87 km² |
| Population Density | 56.76 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 32.6552° N |
| Center Longitude | -79.9404° E |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in South Carolina | #150 of 306 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Awendaw | 33 | 52 | 28 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Centerville | 27 | 44 | 23 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Charleston | 8 | 13 | 7 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Goose Creek | 23 | 37 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Hanahan | 19 | 30 | 16 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Hollywood | 18 | 30 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Isle of Palms | 12 | 20 | 11 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| James Island | 5 | 8 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kiawah Island | 9 | 14 | 8 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Ladson | 25 | 40 | 22 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Lincolnville | 27 | 44 | 24 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Meggett | 18 | 29 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Mount Pleasant | 11 | 17 | 9 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| North Charleston | 14 | 22 | 12 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Ravenel | 19 | 31 | 17 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to South Carolina (home state of Folly Beach), 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 | 348 | 561 | 302 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
| Central Abaco | 570 | 917 | 495 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Delaware | 470 | 757 | 408 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| District of Columbia | 419 | 674 | 364 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| East Grand Bahama | 526 | 846 | 457 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Florida | 427 | 687 | 371 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Freeport | 526 | 847 | 457 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Georgia | 154 | 248 | 134 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Grand Cay | 488 | 785 | 423 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Hope Town | 564 | 908 | 490 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Folly Beach'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) | ↑ |
| 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 Folly Beach. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in South Carolina, United States.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Folly Beach (You) | South Carolina | 2,774 | — | — |
| James Island | South Carolina | 6,000 | 7.9 | NNW |
| Charleston | South Carolina | 132,609 | 13.5 | N |
| Kiawah Island | South Carolina | 1,749 | 14.5 | WSW |
| Sullivans Island | South Carolina | 1,791 | 15.4 | NE |
| Mount Pleasant | South Carolina | 81,317 | 17.1 | NNE |
| Isle of Palms | South Carolina | 4,133 | 20.0 | NE |
| Shell Point | South Carolina | 2,817 | 21.5 | NW |
| North Charleston | South Carolina | 108,304 | 22.4 | N |
| Seabrook Island | South Carolina | 1,844 | 23.2 | WSW |
| Meggett | South Carolina | 1,315 | 28.8 | WNW |
How does Folly Beach rank within South 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 Folly Beach appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Columbia | 142,416 |
| Charleston | 132,609 |
| North Charleston | 108,304 |
| Mount Pleasant | 81,317 |
| Rock Hill | 71,548 |
| Greenville | 64,579 |
| Summerville | 48,848 |
| Sumter | 40,816 |
| Goose Creek | 40,633 |
| Hilton Head Island | 40,512 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| Columbia | 349.39 |
| Charleston | 282.25 |
| Wedgefield | 189.66 |
| North Charleston | 189.56 |
| Mount Pleasant | 136.20 |
| Bluffton | 132.87 |
| Hardeeville | 116.97 |
| Ridgeland | 115.13 |
| Goose Creek | 109.00 |
| Hilton Head Island | 107.13 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| Sangaree | 1,562.74 |
| Woodfield | 1,292.08 |
| City View | 1,067.46 |
| Judson | 1,000.00 |
| Mauldin | 976.88 |
| Summerville | 973.84 |
| Tega Cay | 958.88 |
| Simpsonville | 908.68 |
| Sans Souci | 904.48 |
| Wade Hampton | 888.88 |
Charleston International Airport IATA: CHS 28 km (18 mi) from Folly Beach |
Folly Beach sits inside South Carolina, United States and ranks #150 of 306 cities in South 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 Folly Beach and the countries closest to Folly Beach 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 Folly Beach, 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 Folly Beach at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in South Carolina, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Folly Beach — 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 Folly Beach 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 South 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 Folly Beach 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 Folly Beach 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 Folly Beach 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 Folly Beach 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 Folly Beach. 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 South Carolina city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Folly Beach ranks #150 of 306 cities in South 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 Folly Beach is Charleston International Airport (CHS), about 28 km (18 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.