Current Date And Time In Makarfi, Nigeria
Sunday, 09 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Makarfi, 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 Makarfi — 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 Makarfi.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.3773° N | 7.881° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.3773 | 7.881 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 22' 38" N | 7° 52' 52" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 22.6404' N | 7° 52.8588' E |
| City | Makarfi |
| State | Kaduna State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Makarfi |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Elevation | 672 m / 2,205 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.3773, 7.881 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Makarfi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ungwan Sauro | Kaduna State | W | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Hunkuyi | Kaduna State | SW | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Zaria | Kaduna State | SW | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Maigana | Kaduna State | S | 39 km | 25 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Ikara | Kaduna State | SE | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Giwa | Kaduna State | W | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 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 Makarfi, 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 |
Kaduna International Airport IATA: KAD 97 km (61 mi) from Makarfi |
The exact GPS location of Makarfi 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 Makarfi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Makarfi 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
Makarfi 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 Makarfi 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 Makarfi 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 Makarfi are latitude 11.3773° and longitude 7.881°. In directional format: 11.3773° N, 7.881° E. These coordinates mark the center of Makarfi in Kaduna State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Makarfi is a city in Kaduna State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Makarfi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Makarfi sits at: Latitude 11° 22' 38" N and Longitude 7° 52' 52" 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 Makarfi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.3773, 7.881 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Makarfi in Kaduna State. For broader context, explore the Kaduna State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Makarfi is Kaduna International Airport (KAD), roughly 97 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Makarfi is approximately 106 km (66 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.
Makarfi sits at an elevation of approximately 672 meters (2,205 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 Makarfi include Ungwan Sauro, Hunkuyi, Zaria. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Makarfi, sunrise is at 06:16 AM and sunset is at 06:51 PM, giving a day length of 12h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Makarfi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Makarfi is approximately 1,267 km (787 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 860 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Makarfi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Taulaga, American Samoa, roughly 118 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.
Makarfi is approximately 261 km (162 mi) S of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
