Current Date And Time In Gakem, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:11:06 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gakem, a city in Cross River 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 Gakem — 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 Gakem.
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) | 6.7696° N | 8.9912° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.7696 | 8.9912 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 46' 11" N | 8° 59' 28" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 46.1778' N | 8° 59.472' E |
| City | Gakem |
| State | Cross River State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 5,865 |
| Elevation | 162 m / 532 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 6.7696, 8.9912 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gakem 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 Cross River State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuochiche | Cross River State | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Obudu | Cross River State | SE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Ogoja | Cross River State | SW | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Sankwala | Cross River State | SE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Okpoma | Cross River State | SW | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Boje | Cross River State | S | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 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 Cross River State, the home state of Gakem, along with each city's aerial distance from Calabar, Cross River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabar | 4.9589° N | 8.327° E | 37 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ugep | 5.8087° N | 8.081° E | 101 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ikom | 5.9667° N | 8.7063° E | 60 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ogoja | 6.6584° N | 8.7992° E | 96 m | 196 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Obudu | 6.6682° N | 9.1645° E | 224 m | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ikang | 4.7898° N | 8.5316° E | 9 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Obubra | 6.0767° N | 8.3324° E | 91 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akankpa | 5.1264° N | 8.1898° E | 80 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Abuochiche | 6.6913° N | 8.9434° E | 139 m | 204 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akamkpa | 5.3125° N | 8.3552° E | 104 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
Makurdi Airport IATA: MDI 112 km (70 mi) from Gakem |
The exact GPS location of Gakem gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Cross River 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 Cross River 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 Gakem are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gakem 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
Gakem sits within Cross River 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 Gakem 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 Cross River State. › Browse every city in Cross River State
Coordinates for Gakem 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 Gakem are latitude 6.7696° and longitude 8.9912°. In directional format: 6.7696° N, 8.9912° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gakem in Cross River State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gakem is a city in Cross River State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gakem sits at: Latitude 6° 46' 11" N and Longitude 8° 59' 28" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gakem has a population of approximately 5,865 people. This is roughly 0.130% of Cross River State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Cross River State.
The interactive satellite map of Gakem is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.7696, 8.9912 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gakem in Cross River State. For broader context, explore the Cross River State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gakem is Makurdi Airport (MDI), roughly 112 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gakem is approximately 214 km (133 mi) from Calabar, the capital of Cross River State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Cross River State.
Gakem sits at an elevation of approximately 162 meters (532 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Cross River State.
The closest cities to Gakem include Abuochiche, Obudu, Ogoja. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gakem, sunrise is at 06:17 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM, giving a day length of 12h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gakem's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gakem is approximately 754 km (468 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 994 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gakem — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu, Tokelau, roughly 256 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.
Gakem is approximately 303 km (188 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.
