Current Date And Time In Makurdi, Nigeria
Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:27:36 WAT
State: Benue State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 390,000
District: Markurdi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Makurdi, a city in Benue State, 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 Makurdi — 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 Makurdi.
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) | 7.7338° N | 8.5214° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.7338 | 8.5214 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 44' 1" N | 8° 31' 17" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 44.025' N | 8° 31.2834' E |
| City | Makurdi |
| State | Benue State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Markurdi |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Founded | 1927-01-01 |
| Population | 390,000 |
| Area (km²) | 820.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 316.60 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 475.61 /km² |
| Elevation | 92 m / 302 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.7338, 8.5214 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Makurdi 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 Benue State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Igbor | Benue State | S | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Gbajimba | Benue State | E | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Naka | Benue State | SW | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Wannune | Benue State | SE | 44 km | 28 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Aliade | Benue State | S | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Obagaji | Benue State | W | 70 km | 43 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 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 Benue State, the home state of Makurdi, along with each city's aerial distance from Makurdi, Benue State'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gboko | 7.3228° N | 9.0011° E | 226 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katsina-Ala | 7.1694° N | 9.2847° E | 152 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Takum | 7.2667° N | 9.9833° E | 256 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Otukpa | 7.1017° N | 7.6595° E | 417 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Igbor | 7.4512° N | 8.6081° E | 212 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ugbokpo | 7.6532° N | 7.8841° E | 138 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boju | 7.3557° N | 7.893° E | 215 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zaki Biam | 7.5067° N | 9.6104° E | 204 m | 123 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aliade | 7.2963° N | 8.4828° E | 161 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ochobo | 7.1805° N | 7.9824° E | 127 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
Makurdi Airport IATA: MDI 11 km (7 mi) from Makurdi |
The exact GPS location of Makurdi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Benue State. 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 Benue State 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 Makurdi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Makurdi 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
Makurdi sits within Benue State, 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 Makurdi 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 Benue State. › Browse every city in Benue State
Coordinates for Makurdi 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 Makurdi are latitude 7.7338° and longitude 8.5214°. In directional format: 7.7338° N, 8.5214° E. These coordinates mark the center of Makurdi in Benue State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Makurdi is a city in Benue State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Markurdi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Makurdi sits at: Latitude 7° 44' 1" N and Longitude 8° 31' 17" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Makurdi has a population of approximately 390,000 people. This is roughly 5.200% of Benue State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Benue State.
The interactive satellite map of Makurdi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.7338, 8.5214 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Makurdi in Benue State. For broader context, explore the Benue State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Makurdi is Makurdi Airport (MDI), roughly 11 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Makurdi sits at an elevation of approximately 92 meters (302 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Benue State.
The closest cities to Makurdi include Igbor, Gbajimba, Naka. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Makurdi, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:48 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Makurdi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Makurdi is approximately 861 km (535 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 940 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Makurdi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu, Tokelau, roughly 143 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.
Makurdi is approximately 186 km (115 mi) NW of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
