
Find states and regions closest to Georgia 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 Georgia from our regional database:
| Capital City | Atlanta |
| Total Population | 11,180,878 |
| Land Area | 153,909 km² |
| Population Density | 40.99 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 32.1574° N |
| Center Longitude | -82.9071° E |
| Average Elevation | 75 m (245 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| South Carolina | 154 mi | 248 km | 134 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Alabama | 234 mi | 376 km | 203 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Tennessee | 314 mi | 505 km | 272 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
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| Florida | 321 mi | 517 km | 279 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| North Carolina | 334 mi | 537 km | 290 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Mississippi | 379 mi | 611 km | 330 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Kentucky | 400 mi | 644 km | 347 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Virginia | 437 mi | 703 km | 379 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Grand Cay | 438 mi | 705 km | 381 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| West Grand Bahama | 462 mi | 744 km | 402 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Georgia by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Georgia 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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| Mexico | 1,014 mi | 1,632 km | 881 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bahamas | 1,363 mi | 2,193 km | 1,183 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Canada | 1,405 mi | 2,261 km | 1,220 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Belize | 1,443 mi | 2,323 km | 1,253 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| 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 Georgia. 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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| Georgia (You) | United States | 11,180,878 | 153,909 | 40.99 |
| South Carolina | United States | 5,478,831 | 82,931 | 29.10 |
| Alabama | United States | 5,157,699 | 131,365 | 24.26 |
| Tennessee | United States | 7,227,750 | 109,247 | 39.94 |
| Florida | United States | 17,671,452 | 170,304 | 29.11 |
| North Carolina | United States | 11,046,024 | 139,390 | 36.83 |
| Mississippi | United States | 2,943,045 | 125,443 | 13.89 |
| Kentucky | United States | 4,206,074 | 104,659 | 16.93 |
| Virginia | United States | — | 110,862 | — |
| Grand Cay | Bahamas | 383 | 3 | 132.07 |
| West Grand Bahama | Bahamas | — | 2,303 | — |
How does Georgia 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 Georgia 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 |
Georgia is a state or region within United States in North America. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.
Knowing the distance from Georgia 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 Georgia map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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.