Current Date And Time In Long Island, Bahamas
Sunday, 28 June 2026
01:16:48 EDT
Capital: Clarence Town
Currency: Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 2,979
Area: 596.00 km²
State Code: LI
Find states and regions closest to Long Island in Bahamas 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Bahamas and North America.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Bahamas
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 Long Island from our regional database:
| Capital City | Clarence Town |
| Total Population | 2,979 |
| Land Area | 596 km² |
| Population Density | 0.56 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 23.1764° N |
| Center Longitude | -75.0962° E |
| Average Elevation | 4 m (14 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Rum Cay | 39 mi | 62 km | 34 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Ragged Island | 53 mi | 86 km | 46 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Crooked Island and Long Cay | 62 mi | 99 km | 54 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Exuma | 63 mi | 102 km | 55 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| San Salvador | 74 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Cat Island | 74 mi | 118 km | 64 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Acklins | 87 mi | 140 km | 75 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Black Point | 104 mi | 167 km | 90 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| South Eleuthera | 131 mi | 210 km | 114 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Mayaguana | 140 mi | 225 km | 122 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Long Island by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Long Island supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
Quick Links: Bahamas Info | Countries Near Bahamas | Country Geolocation
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Cuba | 244 mi | 393 km | 212 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Turks And Caicos Islands | 423 mi | 681 km | 368 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Cayman Islands | 466 mi | 750 km | 405 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Jamaica | 478 mi | 770 km | 416 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Haiti | 532 mi | 855 km | 462 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Long Island. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across North America.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island (You) | Bahamas | 2,979 | 596 | 0.56 |
| Rum Cay | Bahamas | 53 | 837 | 0.06 |
| Ragged Island | Bahamas | 70 | 23 | 0.14 |
| Crooked Island and Long Cay | Bahamas | 330 | 148 | 0.07 |
| Exuma | Bahamas | 6,928 | 250 | 3.90 |
| San Salvador | Bahamas | 1,293 | 163 | 4.21 |
| Cat Island | Bahamas | 1,606 | 388 | 0.48 |
| Acklins | Bahamas | 435 | 5,603 | 0.08 |
| Black Point | Bahamas | 414 | 3,396 | 0.12 |
| South Eleuthera | Bahamas | 4,955 | 845 | 5.87 |
| Mayaguana | Bahamas | 251 | 886 | 0.28 |
How does Long Island rank within Bahamas? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Long Island appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| New Providence | 228,334 |
| Freeport | 26,914 |
| South Abaco | 7,646 |
| South Abaco | 7,646 |
| Exuma | 6,928 |
| South Eleuthera | 4,955 |
| South Andros | 3,592 |
| South Andros | 3,592 |
| North Eleuthera | 3,247 |
| Long Island ⭐ | 2,979 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Acklins | 5,603 |
| South Andros | 4,510 |
| South Andros | 4,510 |
| Black Point | 3,396 |
| South Abaco | 3,094 |
| South Abaco | 3,094 |
| Central Andros | 2,806 |
| West Grand Bahama | 2,303 |
| Central Abaco | 2,185 |
| Inagua | 1,679 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| Freeport | 901.94 |
| Grand Cay | 132.07 |
| Moore’s Island | 26.91 |
| South Eleuthera | 5.87 |
| San Salvador | 4.21 |
| Exuma | 3.90 |
| South Abaco | 2.47 |
| South Abaco | 2.47 |
| North Eleuthera | 2.01 |
| Berry Islands | 1.80 |
Long Island is a state or region within Bahamas in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Long Island is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Long Island by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Bahamas page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across North America.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Long Island using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Long Island.
Knowing the distance from Long Island to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Bahamas. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Long Island map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Long Island to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Long Island table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Long Island below the states table, or compare all Bahamas states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in North America. Use the population & area comparison and Bahamas state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.