Current Date And Time In Gwantu, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:52:43 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gwantu, a city in Kaduna 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 Gwantu — 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 Gwantu.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.229° N | 8.4581° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.229 | 8.4581 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 13' 44" N | 8° 27' 29" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 13.7394' N | 8° 27.4842' E |
| City | Gwantu |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Sanga |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Elevation | 549 m / 1,801 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.229, 8.4581 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gwantu 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 Kaduna State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agwam | Kaduna State | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Jemaa | Kaduna State | N | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Kagoro | Kaduna State | N | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Kafanchan | Kaduna State | NW | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Kaura | Kaduna State | N | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Sabongari Kanem | Kaduna State | NW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 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 Kaduna State, the home state of Gwantu, along with each city's aerial distance from Kaduna, Kaduna 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaduna | 10.5264° N | 7.4388° E | 626 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zaria | 11.1113° N | 7.7227° E | 644 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lere | 10.3858° N | 8.5729° E | 753 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kafanchan | 9.5813° N | 8.2926° E | 733 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kagoro | 9.6078° N | 8.3904° E | 816 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kachia | 9.8734° N | 7.9541° E | 718 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sofo-Birnin-Gwari | 11.0154° N | 6.7804° E | 657 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dutsen Wai | 10.8501° N | 8.199° E | 694 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soba | 10.9813° N | 8.0575° E | 683 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anchau | 10.9625° N | 8.3923° E | 691 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
Yakubu Gowon Airport IATA: JOS 64 km (40 mi) from Gwantu |
The exact GPS location of Gwantu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kaduna 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 Kaduna 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 Gwantu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gwantu 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
Gwantu sits within Kaduna 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 Gwantu 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 Kaduna State. › Browse every city in Kaduna State
Coordinates for Gwantu 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 Gwantu are latitude 9.229° and longitude 8.4581°. In directional format: 9.229° N, 8.4581° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gwantu in Kaduna State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gwantu is a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Sanga. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gwantu sits at: Latitude 9° 13' 44" N and Longitude 8° 27' 29" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Gwantu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.229, 8.4581 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gwantu in Kaduna State. For broader context, explore the Kaduna State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gwantu is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), roughly 64 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gwantu is approximately 182 km (113 mi) from Kaduna, the capital of Kaduna State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kaduna State.
Gwantu sits at an elevation of approximately 549 meters (1,801 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kaduna State.
The closest cities to Gwantu include Agwam, Jemaa, Kagoro. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gwantu, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:45 PM, giving a day length of 12h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gwantu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gwantu is approximately 1,027 km (638 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 929 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gwantu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nukunonu, Tokelau, roughly 34 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.
Gwantu is approximately 107 km (67 mi) W of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
