Current Date And Time In Lafia, Nigeria
Friday, 24 July 2026
23:16:57 WAT
State: Nasarawa State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 127,236
District: Lafia
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lafia, a city in Nasarawa 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 Lafia — 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 Lafia.
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) | 8.4939° N | 8.5153° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 8.4939 | 8.5153 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 29' 38" N | 8° 30' 55" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 29.634' N | 8° 30.9192' E |
| City | Lafia |
| State | Nasarawa State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Lafia |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Founded | 0017-01-01 |
| Population | 127,236 |
| Elevation | 179 m / 587 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 8.4939, 8.5153 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lafia 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 Nasarawa State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doma | Nasarawa State | SW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Nasarawa Egon | Nasarawa State | N | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Obi | Nasarawa State | SE | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Akwanga | Nasarawa State | N | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Keana | Nasarawa State | SE | 49 km | 31 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Wamba | Nasarawa State | N | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 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 Nasarawa State, the home state of Lafia, along with each city's aerial distance from Lafia, Nasarawa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keffi | 8.8465° N | 7.8735° E | 321 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nasarawa | 8.539° N | 7.7082° E | 185 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wamba | 8.9415° N | 8.6032° E | 388 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akwanga | 8.9108° N | 8.4066° E | 454 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Doma | 8.3931° N | 8.3554° E | 157 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buga | 8.4834° N | 7.3261° E | 304 m | 131 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garaku | 8.8472° N | 8.1302° E | 378 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karu | 9.0094° N | 7.6615° E | 390 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nasarawa Egon | 8.7123° N | 8.5406° E | 272 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Awe | 8.1045° N | 9.1401° E | 120 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
Makurdi Airport IATA: MDI 89 km (55 mi) from Lafia |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Garaku |
| 🗺 Map of Keffi |
| 🗺 Map of Awe |
| 🗺 Map of Nasarawa |
| 🗺 Map of Karu |
| 🗺 Map of Buga |
The exact GPS location of Lafia gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nasarawa 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 Nasarawa 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 Lafia are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lafia 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
Lafia sits within Nasarawa 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 Lafia 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 Nasarawa State. › Browse every city in Nasarawa State
Coordinates for Lafia 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 Lafia are latitude 8.4939° and longitude 8.5153°. In directional format: 8.4939° N, 8.5153° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lafia in Nasarawa State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lafia is a city in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Lafia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lafia sits at: Latitude 8° 29' 38" N and Longitude 8° 30' 55" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lafia has a population of approximately 127,236 people. This is roughly 3.635% of Nasarawa State's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nasarawa State.
The interactive satellite map of Lafia is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 8.4939, 8.5153 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lafia in Nasarawa State. For broader context, explore the Nasarawa State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lafia is Makurdi Airport (MDI), roughly 89 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lafia sits at an elevation of approximately 179 meters (587 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nasarawa State.
The closest cities to Lafia include Doma, Nasarawa Egon, Obi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lafia, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 06:49 PM, giving a day length of 12h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lafia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lafia is approximately 946 km (588 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 938 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lafia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nukunonu, Tokelau, roughly 88 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.
Lafia is approximately 128 km (80 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.
