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Southern Gateway, Virginia, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Southern Gateway, United States

Friday, 14 August 2026
14:39:35 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,805
District: Stafford County

📍 Cities Near To Southern Gateway


Find cities, states and countries closest to Southern Gateway in Virginia, 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 Southern Gateway.

📍 Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway from our regional database:

State / RegionVirginia
DistrictStafford County
Total Population2,805
Land Area8.34 km²
Population Density336.33 / km²
Center Latitude38.3451° N
Center Longitude-77.5035° E
Elevation76 m (249 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Virginia#218 of 454
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aquia Harbour Aquia Harbour10 16 9
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bealeton Bealeton21 34 18
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Boswell's Corner Boswell's Corner13 21 11
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bowling Green Bowling Green22 36 19
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bristow Bristow26 42 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Buckhall Buckhall27 43 23
North (N)
National Flag Of Cherry Hill Cherry Hill20 32 17
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Dale City Dale City23 37 20
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Dumfries Dumfries18 29 16
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Falmouth Falmouth2 4 2
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Fort Belvoir Fort Belvoir32 51 28
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Fredericksburg Fredericksburg4 6 3
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Independent Hill Independent Hill20 33 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Indian Head Indian Head26 41 22
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Jefferson Jefferson26 42 22
North-northeast (NNE)

🏳️ States Near To Southern Gateway


States and regions closest to Virginia (home state of Southern Gateway), 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 Connecticut Connecticut414 666 359
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Delaware Delaware198 319 172
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of District of Columbia District of Columbia135 217 117
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Georgia Georgia437 703 379
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kentucky Kentucky308 496 268
West (W)
National Flag Of Maryland Maryland156 251 136
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New Jersey New Jersey292 470 254
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New York New York337 542 293
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of North Carolina North Carolina117 189 102
South (S)
National Flag Of Ohio Ohio308 495 267
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Southern Gateway


Countries bordering or closest to United States, with aerial distance and compass direction from Southern Gateway'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 Southern Gateway. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Virginia, United States.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Southern Gateway (You)Virginia2,805
FalmouthVirginia4,2743.9SE
FredericksburgVirginia28,1186.0SE
StaffordVirginia4,32011.9NE
Aquia HarbourVirginia6,72716.5NE
PassapatanzyVirginia1,28317.4ESE
SpotsylvaniaVirginia17.7SSW
Spotsylvania CourthouseVirginia4,23917.9SSW
Boswell's CornerVirginia1,37521.2NNE
Lake of the WoodsVirginia7,17722.4W
TriangleVirginia8,18826.7NNE

🏆 Virginia City Rankings

How does Southern Gateway rank within Virginia? 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 Southern Gateway appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Virginia Beach454,808
Norfolk238,005
Chesapeake235,429
Richmond226,610
Arlington207,627
Newport News186,247
Alexandria159,467
East Hampton147,993
Hampton137,148
Roanoke100,011

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Virginia Beach1,288.10
Suffolk1,110.86
Chesapeake908.90
Hampton353.01
Newport News309.82
Norfolk249.55
Poquoson203.12
Richmond161.82
Lynchburg128.58
Portsmouth121.04

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Roanoke116,291.86
Seven Corners5,199.44
Baileys Crossroads4,452.54
Alexandria3,976.73
Huntington3,858.56
Woodlawn3,478.93
Arlington3,075.04
Hybla Valley2,970.11
Falls Church2,681.85
West Gate2,587.14
✈️ Nearest Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
IATA: IAD
67 km (41 mi) from Southern Gateway
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 Virginia Cities
Southern Gateway ranks #218 of 454 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Southern Gateway? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Southern Gateway Sits on the Map

Southern Gateway sits inside Virginia, United States and ranks #218 of 454 cities in Virginia 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 Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Southern Gateway against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Virginia city rankings

🌎 Beyond Southern Gateway: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Southern Gateway and the countries closest to Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway, 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 Southern Gateway at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Southern Gateway

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Southern Gateway MapView the Southern Gateway map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Southern Gateway Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Virginia OverviewExplore the Virginia 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 Southern Gateway

Which cities are closest to Southern Gateway?

See the Cities Near To Southern Gateway 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 Virginia by population and density.

How is the distance from Southern Gateway to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway 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 Southern Gateway?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Southern Gateway. 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 Virginia city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Southern Gateway compare in size to the cities near it?

Southern Gateway ranks #218 of 454 cities in Virginia 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 Southern Gateway?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Southern Gateway is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), about 67 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.