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Kisii, Kisii County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Kisii, Kenya

Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:51:38 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 112,417

📍 Cities Near To Kisii


Find cities, states and countries closest to Kisii in Kisii County, Kenya 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 Kisii.

📍 Kisii 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 Kisii from our regional database:

State / RegionKisii County
Total Population112,417
Land Area10.00 km²
Population Density11,241.70 / km²
Center Latitude-0.6817° N
Center Longitude34.7667° E
Elevation1,686 m (5,532 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Kisii County#1 of 9
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Awendo Awendo28 46 25
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Awendo Awendo23 36 20
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Homa Bay Homa Bay24 38 21
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Homa Bay Homa Bay24 38 21
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Jebilat Jebilat21 34 18
East (E)
National Flag Of Kebirigo Kebirigo15 23 13
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kendu Bay Kendu Bay23 38 20
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kenyenya Kenyenya14 23 13
South (S)
National Flag Of Keroka Keroka14 23 12
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kilgoris Kilgoris24 38 21
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kisii Kisii1 2 1
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Magena Marabu Magena Marabu16 26 14
South (S)
National Flag Of Migori Migori33 54 29
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Migori Migori34 54 29
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mogonga Mogonga13 20 11
South (S)

🏳️ States Near To Kisii


States and regions closest to Kisii County (home state of Kisii), 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 Baringo Baringo146 236 127
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County37 59 32
East (E)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County112 181 97
North (N)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County93 150 81
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet137 221 119
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County33 53 29
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County77 124 67
North (N)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County65 105 56
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kisumu County Kisumu County45 72 39
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mara Mara79 128 69
South-southwest (SSW)

🌎 Countries Near To Kisii


Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kisii'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 Burundi Burundi598 963 519
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros885 1,424 769
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti879 1,415 764
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia658 1,059 571
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi947 1,524 822
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mayotte Mayotte1,015 1,633 881
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Rwanda Rwanda570 918 495
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Somalia Somalia675 1,086 586
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of South Sudan South Sudan659 1,060 572
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Sudan Sudan1,034 1,665 898
North-northwest (NNW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Kisii (You)Kisii County112,417
KisiiNyandarua County1.5ENE
NyambunwaKisii County13,4056.6W
Thomas Magena homeKisii County10.0S
MosochoKisii County3,82411.0NNW
TabakaKisii County2,91013.3WSW
OgemboKisii County20,00014.0SSW
OyugisHoma Bay County19,94719.5NNW
MogongaKisii County3,62820.4S
RongoMigori County20,68820.5WSW
KerokaNyamira county10,88122.6ESE

🏆 Kisii County City Rankings

How does Kisii rank within Kisii County? 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 Kisii appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kisii ⭐112,417
Ogembo20,000
Nyambunwa13,405
Mosocho3,824
Mogonga3,628
Nyangusu3,590
Magena Marabu3,505
Tabaka2,910
Kenyenya2,698

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Kisii ⭐10.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Kisii ⭐11,241.70
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kisumu International Airport
IATA: KIS
66 km (41 mi) from Kisii
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 Kisii County Cities
Kisii ranks #1 of 9 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Kisii? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Kisii Sits on the Map

Kisii sits inside Kisii County, Kenya and ranks #1 of 9 cities in Kisii County 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 Kisii 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 Kisii 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 Kisii and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Kisii against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Kisii County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Kisii: States & Countries Nearby

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

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Kisii, 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 Kisii at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Kisii

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Kisii

Which cities are closest to Kisii?

See the Cities Near To Kisii 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 Kisii County by population and density.

How is the distance from Kisii to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kisii 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 Kisii 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 Kisii 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 Kisii 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 Kisii?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Kisii. 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 Kisii County city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Kisii compare in size to the cities near it?

Kisii ranks #1 of 9 cities in Kisii County 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 Kisii?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kisii is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.