Current Date And Time In Ikom, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:03:03 WAT
State: Cross River State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 79,103
District: Ikom
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ikom, 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 Ikom — 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 Ikom.
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) | 5.9667° N | 8.7063° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.9667 | 8.7063 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 58' 0" N | 8° 42' 23" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 58.0014' N | 8° 42.3792' E |
| City | Ikom |
| State | Cross River State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Ikom |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 79,103 |
| Area (km²) | 1,961.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 757.15 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 40.34 /km² |
| Elevation | 60 m / 197 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.9667, 8.7063 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ikom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effraya | Cross River State | S | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Boje | Cross River State | NE | 43 km | 26 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Obubra | Cross River State | W | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Okpoma | Cross River State | N | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Ugep | Cross River State | W | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Itigidi | Cross River State | W | 76 km | 47 mi | ~1h 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 Cross River State, the home state of Ikom, 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 |
| 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 |
| Gakem | 6.7696° N | 8.9912° E | 162 m | 214 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 |
Margaret Ekpo International Airport IATA: CBQ 117 km (73 mi) from Ikom |
The exact GPS location of Ikom 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 Ikom are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ikom 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
Ikom 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 Ikom 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 Ikom 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 Ikom are latitude 5.9667° and longitude 8.7063°. In directional format: 5.9667° N, 8.7063° E. These coordinates mark the center of Ikom in Cross River State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ikom is a city in Cross River State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Ikom. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ikom sits at: Latitude 5° 58' 0" N and Longitude 8° 42' 23" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ikom has a population of approximately 79,103 people. This is roughly 1.758% 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 Ikom is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.9667, 8.7063 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ikom in Cross River State. For broader context, explore the Cross River State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ikom is Margaret Ekpo International Airport (CBQ), roughly 117 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ikom is approximately 120 km (74 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.
Ikom sits at an elevation of approximately 60 meters (197 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 Ikom include Effraya, Boje, Obubra. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ikom, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ikom's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ikom is approximately 664 km (413 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 964 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ikom — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Atafu, Tokelau, roughly 316 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.
Ikom is approximately 369 km (229 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.
