Current Date And Time In Alabama, United States
Saturday, 27 June 2026
22:28:04 PDT
Capital: Montgomery
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,157,699
Area: 131,365.00 km²
State Code: AL
Find states and regions closest to Alabama in 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, freight operators and travel planners working across United States 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 United States
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 Alabama from our regional database:
| Capital City | Montgomery |
| Total Population | 5,157,699 |
| Land Area | 131,365 km² |
| Population Density | 24.26 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 32.3182° N |
| Center Longitude | -86.9023° E |
| Average Elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mississippi | 146 mi | 235 km | 127 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Tennessee | 222 mi | 357 km | 193 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Georgia | 234 mi | 376 km | 203 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Louisiana | 299 mi | 482 km | 260 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Arkansas | 346 mi | 557 km | 301 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| South Carolina | 348 mi | 561 km | 302 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
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| Kentucky | 409 mi | 659 km | 356 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Florida | 455 mi | 732 km | 395 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Missouri | 479 mi | 771 km | 416 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| North Carolina | 510 mi | 821 km | 443 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Alabama by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Alabama supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across North America.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Mexico | 1,014 mi | 1,632 km | 881 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Bahamas | 1,363 mi | 2,193 km | 1,183 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Canada | 1,405 mi | 2,261 km | 1,220 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
| Belize | 1,443 mi | 2,323 km | 1,253 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Cayman Islands | 1,507 mi | 2,425 km | 1,309 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Alabama. 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) |
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| Alabama (You) | United States | 5,157,699 | 131,365 | 24.26 |
| Mississippi | United States | 2,943,045 | 125,443 | 13.89 |
| Tennessee | United States | 7,227,750 | 109,247 | 39.94 |
| Georgia | United States | 11,180,878 | 153,909 | 40.99 |
| Louisiana | United States | 4,515,939 | 135,382 | 16.85 |
| Arkansas | United States | 3,088,354 | 137,733 | 14.42 |
| South Carolina | United States | 5,478,831 | 82,931 | 29.10 |
| Kentucky | United States | 4,206,074 | 104,659 | 16.93 |
| Florida | United States | 17,671,452 | 170,304 | 29.11 |
| Missouri | United States | 6,245,466 | 180,533 | 16.44 |
| North Carolina | United States | 11,046,024 | 139,390 | 36.83 |
How does Alabama rank within United States? 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 Alabama appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| California | 39,431,263 |
| Texas | 22,875,689 |
| New York | 19,867,248 |
| Florida | 17,671,452 |
| Pennsylvania | 13,078,751 |
| Illinois | 12,710,158 |
| Ohio | 11,883,304 |
| Georgia | 11,180,878 |
| North Carolina | 11,046,024 |
| Michigan | 9,883,360 |
| State | Area (km²) |
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| Alaska | 1,717,856 |
| Texas | 696,241 |
| California | 423,970 |
| Montana | 381,154 |
| New Mexico | 315,194 |
| Arizona | 295,234 |
| Nevada | 286,380 |
| Colorado | 269,837 |
| Oregon | 255,026 |
| Wyoming | 253,348 |
| State | Density/km² |
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| District of Columbia | 1,328.76 |
| New Jersey | 175.57 |
| Connecticut | 143.63 |
| Rhode Island | 135.11 |
| Massachusetts | 98.18 |
| Delaware | 83.07 |
| Pennsylvania | 71.41 |
| Ohio | 62.68 |
| Maryland | 62.47 |
| Illinois | 46.36 |
Alabama is a state or region within United States in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Alabama 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 Alabama by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near United States 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 Alabama 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 Alabama.
Knowing the distance from Alabama to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across United States. 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 Alabama map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Alabama 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 Alabama 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 Alabama below the states table, or compare all United States 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 United States state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.