Current Date And Time In Port Royal, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
12:29:22 PDT
State: South Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 12,122
District: Beaufort County
Find cities, states and countries closest to Port Royal 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 Port Royal.
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 Port Royal from our regional database:
| State / Region | South Carolina |
| District | Beaufort County |
| Total Population | 12,122 |
| Land Area | 57.12 km² |
| Population Density | 212.22 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 32.379° N |
| Center Longitude | -80.6927° E |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population Rank in South Carolina | #47 of 306 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Beaufort | 4 | 6 | 3 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bluffton | 14 | 22 | 12 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Burton | 4 | 7 | 4 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Hardeeville | 24 | 38 | 20 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Hilton Head | 12 | 19 | 10 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Hilton Head Island | 13 | 21 | 11 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Isle of Hope | 35 | 56 | 30 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Laurel Bay | 7 | 12 | 6 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ridgeland | 18 | 29 | 16 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Shell Point | 3 | 4 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Thunderbolt | 32 | 51 | 28 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Tybee Island | 28 | 45 | 24 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Whitemarsh Island | 31 | 49 | 27 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Wilmington Island | 31 | 49 | 27 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Yemassee | 23 | 38 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to South Carolina (home state of Port Royal), 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 Port Royal'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 Port Royal. 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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| Port Royal (You) | South Carolina | 12,122 | — | — |
| Shell Point | South Carolina | 2,336 | 4.1 | W |
| Beaufort | South Carolina | 13,306 | 6.2 | NNE |
| Burton | South Carolina | 6,976 | 7.0 | NNW |
| Laurel Bay | South Carolina | 5,891 | 11.7 | NW |
| Hilton Head | South Carolina | 37,099 | 18.9 | SSW |
| Hilton Head Island | South Carolina | 40,512 | 21.0 | SSW |
| Bluffton | South Carolina | 16,728 | 22.3 | SW |
| Ridgeland | South Carolina | 3,999 | 29.3 | WNW |
| Yemassee | South Carolina | 981 | 37.6 | NNW |
| Hardeeville | South Carolina | 5,301 | 37.9 | WSW |
How does Port Royal 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 Port Royal appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
|---|---|
| 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Hilton Head Airport IATA: HHH 17 km (11 mi) from Port Royal |
Port Royal sits inside South Carolina, United States and ranks #47 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 Port Royal and the countries closest to Port Royal 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 Port Royal, 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 Port Royal 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 Port Royal — 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 Port Royal 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 Port Royal 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 Port Royal 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 Port Royal 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 Port Royal 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 Port Royal. 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.
Port Royal ranks #47 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 Port Royal is Hilton Head Airport (HHH), about 17 km (11 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.