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Ware Shoals, South Carolina, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Ware Shoals, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
15:43:11 PDT
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,175
District: Greenwood County

📍 Cities Near To Ware Shoals


Find cities, states and countries closest to Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals.

📍 Ware Shoals Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Ware Shoals from our regional database:

State / RegionSouth Carolina
DistrictGreenwood County
Total Population2,175
Land Area10.36 km²
Population Density209.94 / km²
Center Latitude34.3985° N
Center Longitude-82.2468° E
Elevation192 m (630 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in South Carolina#182 of 306
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abbeville Abbeville17 27 15
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Belton Belton17 27 14
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Calhoun Falls Calhoun Falls29 47 25
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Clinton Clinton21 35 19
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Due West Due West9 15 8
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Enoree Enoree24 39 21
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Fountain Inn Fountain Inn20 33 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Golden Grove Golden Grove26 41 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gray Court Gray Court16 26 14
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Greenwood Greenwood15 24 13
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Honea Path Honea Path9 14 8
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Lake Secession Lake Secession21 34 19
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Laurens Laurens15 24 13
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Mauldin Mauldin27 43 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Ninety Six Ninety Six20 32 17
Southeast (SE)

🏳️ States Near To Ware Shoals


States and regions closest to South Carolina (home state of Ware Shoals), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alabama Alabama348 561 302
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Central Abaco Central Abaco570 917 495
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Delaware Delaware470 757 408
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia419 674 364
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of East Grand Bahama East Grand Bahama526 846 457
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Florida Florida427 687 371
South (S)
National Flag Of Freeport Freeport526 847 457
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia154 248 134
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Grand Cay Grand Cay488 785 423
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Hope Town Hope Town564 908 490
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Ware Shoals


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ware Shoals's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bahamas Bahamas1,363 2,193 1,183
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Canada Canada1,405 2,261 1,220
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Cayman Islands Cayman Islands1,507 2,425 1,309
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Cuba Cuba1,519 2,445 1,319
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Jamaica Jamaica1,723 2,772 1,496
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mexico Mexico1,014 1,632 881
South-southwest (SSW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Ware Shoals. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in South Carolina, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Ware Shoals (You)South Carolina2,175
Honea PathSouth Carolina3,70714.3WNW
Due WestSouth Carolina1,23914.8WSW
GreenwoodSouth Carolina23,26023.9SSE
LaurensSouth Carolina9,16624.1ENE
Gray CourtSouth Carolina79126.3NNE
BeltonSouth Carolina4,33626.6WNW
Watts MillsSouth Carolina1,63527.3ENE
AbbevilleSouth Carolina5,19127.3SSW
Promised LandSouth Carolina51130.0S
Ninety SixSouth Carolina2,04832.2SE

🏆 South Carolina City Rankings

How does Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Columbia142,416
Charleston132,609
North Charleston108,304
Mount Pleasant81,317
Rock Hill71,548
Greenville64,579
Summerville48,848
Sumter40,816
Goose Creek40,633
Hilton Head Island40,512

📏 Largest Cities by Area

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Sangaree1,562.74
Woodfield1,292.08
City View1,067.46
Judson1,000.00
Mauldin976.88
Summerville973.84
Tega Cay958.88
Simpsonville908.68
Sans Souci904.48
Wade Hampton888.88
✈️ Nearest Airport
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport
IATA: GSP
55 km (34 mi) from Ware Shoals
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare South Carolina Cities
Ware Shoals ranks #182 of 306 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Ware Shoals? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Ware Shoals Sits on the Map

Ware Shoals sits inside South Carolina, United States and ranks #182 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Ware Shoals to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Ware Shoals outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Ware Shoals and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Ware Shoals against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and South Carolina city rankings

🌎 Beyond Ware Shoals: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Ware Shoals and the countries closest to Ware Shoals 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.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Ware Shoals, 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 Ware Shoals at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Ware Shoals

If you're stringing together stops in South Carolina, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ware Shoals — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Ware Shoals MapView the Ware Shoals map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Ware Shoals Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ South Carolina OverviewExplore the South Carolina state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ United States Country DataGet complete United States data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Ware Shoals

Which cities are closest to Ware Shoals?

See the Cities Near To Ware Shoals 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.

How is the distance from Ware Shoals to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Ware Shoals 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 Ware Shoals map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Ware Shoals 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Ware Shoals 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Ware Shoals?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Ware Shoals. 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.

How does Ware Shoals compare in size to the cities near it?

Ware Shoals ranks #182 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.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Ware Shoals?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Ware Shoals is Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport (GSP), about 55 km (34 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.