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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Burlington Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Burlington Heights and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Burlington Heights:
    • 27.903900, -82.271400
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Burlington Heights
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Burlington Heights ...

We found three communities that share the name Burlington Heights.

Within Florida, the name Burlington Heights is unique.

Beyond Florida, we know of another three communities that are located throughout in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • New Jersey
      • Monmouth County
      • This Burlington Heights is located in Monmouth County and lies 968 miles [1,557.8 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Burlington Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Monmouth County community of Burlington Heights.
    • Tennessee
      • Bradley County
      • This Burlington Heights is located in Bradley County and lies 526 miles [846.5 km]<1> to the north northwest of the Burlington Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Bradley County community of Burlington Heights.
    • Virginia
      • Roanoke County
      • This Burlington Heights is located in Roanoke County and lies 665 miles [1,070.2 km]<1> to the north of the Burlington Heights that is located in Hillsborough County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Roanoke County community of Burlington Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Burlington Heights ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Breezy Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Meadows
    • Breezy Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Canter
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Canter have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Canter
    • Canter is located in Hillsborough County
  • Chickasaw Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Meadows
    • Chickasaw Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
  • Eden Wood
    (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eden Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eden Wood
    • Eden Wood is located in Hillsborough County
  • Gallery Gardens
    (Less than 2 miles to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallery Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
    • Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
  • Garden Oaks
    (Less than 2 miles to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Oaks
    • Garden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
  • Greenhills
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenhills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenhills
    • Greenhills is located in Hillsborough County
  • Harvest Field
    (Less than 2 miles to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Field have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Field
    • Harvest Field is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Hammock
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hammock
    • Hickory Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Highlands
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Highlands have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Highlands
    • Hickory Highlands is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Lakes
    (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lakes
    • Hickory Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
  • Hickory Woods
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Woods
    • Hickory Woods is located in Hillsborough County
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Hidden Forest
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hidden Forest have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hidden Forest
      • Hidden Forest is located in Hillsborough County
    • Holiday Hills
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
      • Holiday Hills is located in Hillsborough County
    • Hunter Place
      (Less than 2 miles to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Place have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Place
      • Hunter Place is located in Hillsborough County
    • Kingswood Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
      • Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Legends Pass
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legends Pass have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legends Pass
      • Legends Pass is located in Hillsborough County
    • Oak Landing
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
      • Oak Landing is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ponderosa
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ponderosa have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ponderosa
      • Ponderosa is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ridge Court
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Court have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
      • Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
    • Ridge Dale
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Dale
      • Ridge Dale is located in Hillsborough County
    • Rolling Meadows
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
      • Rolling Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
    • Royal Oaks
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
      • Royal Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
    • Scenic Heights
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scenic Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scenic Heights
      • Scenic Heights is located in Hillsborough County
    • Shady Oaks Park
      (Less than 2 miles to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks Park
      • Shady Oaks Park is located in Hillsborough County
    • Tanglewood
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
      • Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
    • Timber Knoll
      (Less than 2 miles to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Knoll
      • Timber Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
    • Vineyards
      (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vineyards have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vineyards
      • Vineyards is located in Hillsborough County
    • Wildwood Hollow
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Hollow
      • Wildwood Hollow is located in Hillsborough County

How Far From Burlington Heights to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers, Almanacs & Directories that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Burlington Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Burlington Heights and extending to:

  • Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Burlington Heights to Tampa, with an average speed<3> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
  • Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 816 miles [1,313.2 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,612 miles [10,641 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,280 miles [11,716 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,180 miles [8,336.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Burlington Heights. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/

The official website for State of Florida: www.myflorida.com/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Burlington Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Burlington Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9039, Longitude: -82.2714       In this case, the coordinates for Burlington Heights have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<4>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Burlington Heights to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<5>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.726 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.101 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.841 degrees.









 

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