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Chikushino-shi, Fukuoka, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Chikushino-shi, Japan

Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:21:41 JST
State: Fukuoka
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 103,311
District: Chikushino-shi

📍 Cities Near To Chikushino-shi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Chikushino-shi in Fukuoka, Japan with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Chikushino-shi.

📍 Chikushino-shi Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Chikushino-shi from our regional database:

State / RegionFukuoka
DistrictChikushino-shi
Total Population103,311
Land Area87.73 km²
Population Density1,177.60 / km²
Center Latitude33.4963° N
Center Longitude130.5156° E
Elevation37 m (121 ft)
UTC Time Zone+09:00
Population Rank in Fukuoka#7 of 67
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Aka Aka22 35 19
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Akaike Akaike20 32 17
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Amagi Amagi10 16 8
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Asakura Asakura13 21 11
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Ashiya Ashiya27 44 24
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Bojo Bojo13 21 12
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Chikugo Chikugo20 32 17
South (S)
National Flag Of Daigyoji Daigyoji21 33 18
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Dazaifu Dazaifu1 2 1
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Fukuma Fukuma9 15 8
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Fukuoka Fukuoka9 15 8
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Fukutsu Fukutsu20 32 17
North (N)
National Flag Of Hatcho-muta Hatcho-muta20 33 18
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Higashigo Higashigo30 49 26
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Hirokawa Hirokawa18 28 15
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Chikushino-shi


States and regions closest to Fukuoka (home state of Chikushino-shi), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Busan Busan133 214 116
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Chungcheongnam-do Chungcheongnam-do299 481 260
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Daegu Daegu189 304 164
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Daegu Daegu256 412 223
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Daejeon Daejeon256 412 222
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ehime Ehime137 221 119
East (E)
National Flag Of Gwangju Gwangju229 369 199
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Gyeonggi-do Gyeonggi-do311 501 270
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangbuk-do Gyeongsangbuk-do210 338 182
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Gyeongsangnam-do Gyeongsangnam-do178 287 155
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Chikushino-shi


Countries bordering or closest to Japan, with aerial distance and compass direction from Chikushino-shi's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of North Korea North Korea648 1,043 563
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands1,375 2,213 1,194
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of South Korea South Korea586 943 509
West (W)
National Flag Of Taiwan Taiwan1,345 2,164 1,168
Southwest (SW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Chikushino-shi. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Fukuoka, Japan.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Chikushino-shi (You)Fukuoka103,311
DazaifuFukuoka73,1642.0NNE
ŌnojoFukuoka102,0855.6NW
KasugaFukuoka111,0236.0WNW
UmiFukuoka39,7728.0N
SonobeSaga17,2508.2S
NakagawaFukuoka8.7W
KatanawaFukuoka50,1128.9WNW
ShimeFukuoka46,37710.4NNW
SueFukuoka28,62810.6N
YamagumaFukuoka29,59112.3SE

🏆 Fukuoka City Rankings

How does Chikushino-shi rank within Fukuoka? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Chikushino-shi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Fukuoka1,612,392
Kitakyushu940,978
Kurume303,579
Ōmuta131,974
Iizuka126,364
Kasuga111,023
Chikushino-shi ⭐103,311
Ōnojo102,085
Itoshima98,877
Munakata97,095

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kitakyushu487.71
Fukuoka340.03
Kurume229.96
Iizuka213.96
Amagi167.19
Buzen111.17
Maebaru-chuo104.50
Chikushino-shi ⭐87.73
Ōmuta81.45
Yanagawa77.15

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kasuga7,930.21
Fukuoka4,741.91
Ōnojo3,796.39
Nakama2,928.88
Dazaifu2,471.76
Kitakyushu1,929.38
Shingu1,739.41
Ōmuta1,620.31
Koga1,397.34
Kurume1,320.14
✈️ Nearest Airport
Fukuoka Airport
IATA: FUK
12 km (7 mi) from Chikushino-shi
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Fukuoka Cities
Chikushino-shi ranks #7 of 67 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Chikushino-shi? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Chikushino-shi Sits on the Map

Chikushino-shi sits inside Fukuoka, Japan and ranks #7 of 67 cities in Fukuoka by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Chikushino-shi to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Chikushino-shi outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Chikushino-shi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Chikushino-shi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Fukuoka city rankings

🌎 Beyond Chikushino-shi: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Chikushino-shi and the countries closest to Chikushino-shi by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Japan. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Asia.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Chikushino-shi, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Chikushino-shi at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Chikushino-shi

If you're stringing together stops in Fukuoka, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Chikushino-shi — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Chikushino-shi MapView the Chikushino-shi map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Chikushino-shi Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Fukuoka OverviewExplore the Fukuoka state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Japan Country DataGet complete Japan data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Chikushino-shi

Which cities are closest to Chikushino-shi?

See the Cities Near To Chikushino-shi table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Fukuoka by population and density.

How is the distance from Chikushino-shi to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Chikushino-shi and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Chikushino-shi map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Chikushino-shi will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Chikushino-shi to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Chikushino-shi?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Chikushino-shi. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Fukuoka city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Chikushino-shi compare in size to the cities near it?

Chikushino-shi ranks #7 of 67 cities in Fukuoka by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Chikushino-shi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Chikushino-shi is Fukuoka Airport (FUK), about 12 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.