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Outdoor Activities ...

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

When in Davis Corner, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Davis Corner 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 Davis Corner:
    • 36.854315, -76.176603
    • 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 Davis Corner
  • 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 Davis Corner ...

We found four communities that share the name Davis Corner.

There are two communities within Virginia that are also named Davis Corner.

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

  • Communities Located In Virginia ...
    • Caroline County
      • This Davis Corner is located in Caroline County and lies 112 miles [180.2 km]<1> to the northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Caroline County community of Davis Corner.
    • Stafford County
      • This Davis Corner is located in Stafford County and lies 136 miles [218.9 km]<1> to the north northwest.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Stafford County community of Davis Corner.
  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Delaware
      • Kent County
      • This Davis Corner is located in Kent County and lies 161 miles [259.1 km]<1> to the north.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kent County community of Davis Corner.
    • Maine
      • Lincoln County
      • This Davis Corner is located in Lincoln County and lies 616 miles [991.4 km]<1> to the north northeast.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lincoln County community of Davis Corner.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Davis Corner ...

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.

  • Arrowhead
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Arrowhead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Arrowhead
    • Arrowhead is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Chinese Corner
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chinese Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chinese Corner
    • Chinese Corner is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Elizabeth Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth Park
    • Elizabeth Park is located in Norfolk City
  • Elizabeth River Shores
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elizabeth River Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elizabeth River Shores
    • Elizabeth River Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Euclid
    (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Euclid have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Euclid
    • Euclid is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Fair Meadows
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Meadows
    • Fair Meadows is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Fox Hall Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Hall Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Hall Park
    • Fox Hall Park is located in Norfolk City
  • Garden Wood Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Wood Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Wood Park
    • Garden Wood Park is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Greenwich
    (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwich have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwich
    • Greenwich is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Greenwood
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenwood
    • Greenwood is located in Norfolk City
  • Haven Heights
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Haven Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Haven Heights
    • Haven Heights is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Homestead
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homestead have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homestead
    • Homestead is located in Virginia Beach City
  • Continue List   (17 more) ...
    • Indian River Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Indian River Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Indian River Park
      • Indian River Park is located in Chesapeake City
    • Knob Hill
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Knob Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Knob Hill
      • Knob Hill is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Lake Shores
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Shores
      • Lake Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Lakeview Park
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Park
      • Lakeview Park is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Lakeview Shores
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lakeview Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeview Shores
      • Lakeview Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Larkspur
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Larkspur have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Larkspur
      • Larkspur is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Level Green
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Level Green have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Level Green
      • Level Green is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Lynn Shores
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lynn Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lynn Shores
      • Lynn Shores is located in Virginia Beach City
    • New Light
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Light have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Light
      • New Light is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Pennsytown
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pennsytown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pennsytown
      • Pennsytown is located in Norfolk City
    • Pleasant Point
      (Less than 2 miles to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Point
      • Pleasant Point is located in Norfolk City
    • Pocahontas Village
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pocahontas Village
      • Pocahontas Village is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Poplar Halls
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Poplar Halls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Poplar Halls
      • Poplar Halls is located in Norfolk City
    • Reedtown
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reedtown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reedtown
      • Reedtown is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Robbins Corner
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Robbins Corner have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Robbins Corner
      • Robbins Corner is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Sherry Park
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sherry Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sherry Park
      • Sherry Park is located in Virginia Beach City
    • Tanglewood
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • 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 Chesapeake City

How Far From Davis Corner to ...

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

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

  • Richmond, which is the State Capital of Virginia, lies 83 miles [133.6 km]<1> to the northwest (NW). If you could drive a straight line from Davis Corner to Richmond, with an average speed<3>of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, it would take less than two hours to make the trip. A comfortable walk of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour would take 5 days. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take most of three days.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 148 miles [238.2 km] to the north northwest (NNW). Driving would take less than three hours, a buggy would take 6 days and walking would take 9 days.
  • The shortest distance<4> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,947 miles [9,570.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<5>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,640 miles [10,686 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<6>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,522 miles [7,277.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>

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

The official website for State of Virginia: https://www.virginia.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Davis Corner) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Davis Corner. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8543, Longitude: -76.1766       In this case, the coordinates for Davis Corner 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 Davis Corner 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 307.511 degrees.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 302.695 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 305.14 degrees.









 

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