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Sori, Migori County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Sori, Kenya

Friday, 14 August 2026
06:45:13 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 7,020

📍 Cities Near To Sori


Find cities, states and countries closest to Sori in Migori 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 Sori.

📍 Sori 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 Sori from our regional database:

State / RegionMigori County
Total Population7,020
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-0.8409° N
Center Longitude34.1598° E
Elevation1,151 m (3,776 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Migori County#6 of 7
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Awendo Awendo29 46 25
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Awendo Awendo26 42 23
East (E)
National Flag Of Homa Bay Homa Bay30 48 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay Homa Bay29 47 25
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Isebania Isebania34 54 29
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Migori Migori27 43 23
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Migori Migori27 43 23
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Muhuru Muhuru12 19 10
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ndhiwa Ndhiwa16 26 14
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Nyandiwa Nyandiwa11 17 9
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Rodi Rodi28 45 24
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Shirati Shirati24 38 20
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Sindo Sindo21 33 18
North (N)

🏳️ States Near To Sori


States and regions closest to Migori County (home state of Sori), 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 Baringo169 272 147
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County62 99 54
East (E)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County121 195 105
North (N)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County96 154 83
North (N)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet156 250 135
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County23 36 20
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County89 144 78
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County90 144 78
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kisii County Kisii County26 42 23
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kisumu County Kisumu County64 102 55
Northeast (NE)

🌎 Countries Near To Sori


Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Sori'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 Sori. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Migori County, Kenya.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Sori (You)Migori County7,020
NyandiwaHoma Bay County4,03317.3NW
MuhuruMigori County4,92418.9SSW
NdhiwaHoma Bay County4,76226.1ENE
SindoHoma Bay County10,28633.4N
ShiratiMara18,90438.0SSW
AwendoMigori County16,81541.7E
MigoriMigori County71,66842.7SE
MigoriNyandarua County43.4SE
RodiHoma Bay County8,12245.1ENE
AwendoHoma Bay County16,81546.4NE

🏆 Migori County City Rankings

How does Sori rank within Migori 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 Sori appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Migori71,668
Isebania23,891
Kihancha22,194
Rongo20,688
Awendo16,815
Sori ⭐7,020
Muhuru4,924

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kisumu International Airport
IATA: KIS
105 km (65 mi) from Sori
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 Migori County Cities
Sori ranks #6 of 7 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Sori Sits on the Map

Sori sits inside Migori County, Kenya and ranks #6 of 7 cities in Migori 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 Sori 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 Sori 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 Sori and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Sori against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Migori County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Sori: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Sori and the countries closest to Sori 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 Sori, 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 Sori at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Sori

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Sori MapView the Sori map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Sori Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Migori County OverviewExplore the Migori 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 Sori

Which cities are closest to Sori?

See the Cities Near To Sori 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 Migori County by population and density.

How is the distance from Sori to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Sori ranks #6 of 7 cities in Migori 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 Sori?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Sori is Kisumu International Airport (KIS), about 105 km (65 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.