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Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Fort Atkinson, United States

Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:02:22 PDT
State: Wisconsin
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 12,426
District: Jefferson County

📍 Cities Near To Fort Atkinson


Find cities, states and countries closest to Fort Atkinson in Wisconsin, 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 Fort Atkinson.

📍 Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson from our regional database:

State / RegionWisconsin
DistrictJefferson County
Total Population12,426
Land Area15.08 km²
Population Density824.01 / km²
Center Latitude42.9289° N
Center Longitude-88.8371° E
Elevation239 m (784 ft)
UTC Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Population Rank in Wisconsin#69 of 579
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aztalan Aztalan10 16 9
North (N)
National Flag Of Cambridge Cambridge10 17 9
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Clinton Clinton26 41 22
South (S)
National Flag Of Como Como28 46 25
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Concord Concord15 25 13
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Cottage Grove Cottage Grove21 34 18
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Darien Darien24 38 20
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Deerfield Deerfield15 24 13
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Delavan Delavan23 36 20
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Delavan Lake Delavan Lake26 42 23
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Dousman Dousman19 31 17
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Eagle Eagle19 30 16
East (E)
National Flag Of Edgerton Edgerton13 21 12
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Elkhorn Elkhorn23 37 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Fontana Fontana29 47 25
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Fort Atkinson


States and regions closest to Wisconsin (home state of Fort Atkinson), 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 Arkansas Arkansas615 989 534
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Illinois Illinois220 354 191
South (S)
National Flag Of Indiana Indiana277 445 240
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Iowa Iowa255 410 221
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kansas Kansas600 966 521
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Kentucky Kentucky474 762 411
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Michigan Michigan162 261 141
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Minnesota Minnesota352 566 305
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Missouri Missouri432 696 375
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of North Carolina North Carolina758 1,220 658
Southeast (SE)

🌎 Countries Near To Fort Atkinson


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Fort Atkinson (You)Wisconsin12,426
Lake KoshkonongWisconsin1,2047.0WSW
JeffersonWisconsin7,9418.9NNE
WhitewaterWisconsin14,69213.6SE
Lake RipleyWisconsin1,77914.8NW
AztalanWisconsin1,48516.1N
CambridgeWisconsin1,49416.8WNW
Johnson CreekWisconsin2,91317.1NNE
RomeWisconsin68917.7ENE
Lake MillsWisconsin5,79818.0NNW
MilfordWisconsin1,11619.1N

🏆 Wisconsin City Rankings

How does Fort Atkinson rank within Wisconsin? 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 Fort Atkinson appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Milwaukee563,531
Madison280,305
Green Bay105,207
Kenosha99,858
Racine77,742
Appleton74,139
Waukesha71,970
Eau Claire67,778
Oshkosh66,555
Janesville64,123

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Madison261.50
Milwaukee250.85
Oneida157.60
Suamico153.89
Green Bay144.91
Superior144.14
Kronenwetter134.85
Mequon126.31
Caledonia126.19
New Berlin95.49

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Prairie du Sac4,091.35
Shorewood3,223.00
Whitefish Bay2,579.52
Milwaukee2,246.49
West Allis2,052.13
South Milwaukee1,705.46
Racine1,606.90
Somers1,484.14
Cudahy1,481.28
West Milwaukee1,457.44
✈️ Nearest Airport
Dane County Regional Truax Field
IATA: MSN
47 km (29 mi) from Fort Atkinson
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 Wisconsin Cities
Fort Atkinson ranks #69 of 579 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Fort Atkinson? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Fort Atkinson Sits on the Map

Fort Atkinson sits inside Wisconsin, United States and ranks #69 of 579 cities in Wisconsin 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 Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Fort Atkinson against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Wisconsin city rankings

🌎 Beyond Fort Atkinson: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Fort Atkinson

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Fort Atkinson?

See the Cities Near To Fort Atkinson 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 Wisconsin by population and density.

How is the distance from Fort Atkinson to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Fort Atkinson. 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 Wisconsin city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Fort Atkinson compare in size to the cities near it?

Fort Atkinson ranks #69 of 579 cities in Wisconsin 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 Fort Atkinson?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Fort Atkinson is Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN), about 47 km (29 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.