Current Date And Time In Onitsha, Nigeria
Friday, 24 July 2026
10:58:27 WAT
State: Anambra
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 1,553,000
District: Onitsha North
Explore the interactive satellite map of Onitsha, a city in Anambra, Nigeria, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Onitsha — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Onitsha.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Nigeria operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.1498° N | 6.7857° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.1498 | 6.7857 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 8' 59" N | 6° 47' 8" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 8.9868' N | 6° 47.1414' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Onitsha to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Anambra.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okpoko | Anambra | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Nkpor | Anambra | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Obosi | Anambra | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Ogidi | Anambra | E | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Ojoto | Anambra | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Atani | Anambra | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Anambra, the home state of Onitsha, along with each city's aerial distance from Awka, Anambra's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atani | 6.0128° N | 6.7477° E | 25 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nnewi | 6.0196° N | 6.9173° E | 151 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Awka | 6.2127° N | 7.072° E | 99 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nkpor | 6.1504° N | 6.8304° E | 124 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ihiala | 5.8548° N | 6.8594° E | 146 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Agulu | 6.1005° N | 7.061° E | 201 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Igbo-Ukwu | 6.018° N | 7.0203° E | 359 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ozubulu | 5.9575° N | 6.8531° E | 135 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Enugu-Ukwu | 6.1715° N | 7.0053° E | 220 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uga | 5.9358° N | 7.0793° E | 227 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
Asaba International Airport IATA: ABB 15 km (9 mi) from Onitsha |
The exact GPS location of Onitsha gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Anambra. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Anambra state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Onitsha are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Onitsha lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Nigeria map
Onitsha sits within Anambra, Nigeria, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Onitsha for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Anambra. › Browse every city in Anambra
Coordinates for Onitsha in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Nigeria. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Onitsha are latitude 6.1498° and longitude 6.7857°. In directional format: 6.1498° N, 6.7857° E. These coordinates mark the center of Onitsha in Anambra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Onitsha is a city in Anambra, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Onitsha North. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Onitsha sits at: Latitude 6° 8' 59" N and Longitude 6° 47' 8" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Onitsha has a population of approximately 1,553,000 people. This is roughly 32.890% of Anambra's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Anambra.
The interactive satellite map of Onitsha is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.1498, 6.7857 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Onitsha in Anambra. For broader context, explore the Anambra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Onitsha is Asaba International Airport (ABB), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Onitsha is approximately 32 km (20 mi) from Awka, the capital of Anambra, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Anambra.
Onitsha sits at an elevation of approximately 57 meters (187 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Anambra.
The closest cities to Onitsha include Okpoko, Nkpor, Obosi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Onitsha, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 06:52 PM, giving a day length of 12h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Onitsha's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Onitsha is approximately 685 km (425 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 751 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Onitsha — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu Village, Tokelau, roughly 277 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Onitsha is approximately 333 km (207 mi) N of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
