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Molo, Nakuru County, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Molo, Kenya

Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:38:27 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 48,356

📍 Cities Near To Molo


Find cities, states and countries closest to Molo in Nakuru 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 Molo.

📍 Molo 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 Molo from our regional database:

State / RegionNakuru County
Total Population48,356
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-0.2485° N
Center Longitude35.7319° E
Elevation2,451 m (8,042 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Nakuru County#4 of 19
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Elburgon Elburgon6 10 6
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Eldama Ravine Eldama Ravine21 33 18
North (N)
National Flag Of Kampi Ya Moto Kampi Ya Moto17 27 15
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Keringet Keringet16 25 13
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Kipkelion Kipkelion19 30 16
West (W)
National Flag Of Londiani Londiani11 18 10
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Maji Mazuri Maji Mazuri16 26 14
North (N)
National Flag Of Mau Narok Mau Narok31 50 27
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mogotio Mogotio22 36 19
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Muchorwi Muchorwi6 10 6
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Nakuru Nakuru24 38 21
East (E)
National Flag Of Njoro Njoro16 25 14
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Olenguruone Olenguruone24 38 20
South (S)
National Flag Of Rongai Rongai10 17 9
East-northeast (ENE)

🏳️ States Near To Molo


States and regions closest to Nakuru County (home state of Molo), 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 Baringo89 143 77
North (N)
National Flag Of Bomet County Bomet County55 88 48
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bungoma County Bungoma County129 208 112
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County135 218 118
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Elegeyo-Marakwet Elegeyo-Marakwet108 174 94
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Embu County Embu County120 193 104
East (E)
National Flag Of Homa Bay County Homa Bay County116 187 101
West (W)
National Flag Of Kajiado County Kajiado County127 205 111
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kakamega County Kakamega County99 159 86
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kericho County Kericho County40 64 35
West-northwest (WNW)

🌎 Countries Near To Molo


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Molo (You)Nakuru County48,356
MuchorwiNakuru County2,16210.3SSW
ElburgonNakuru County28,35910.4SE
RongaiNakuru County30,47116.8ENE
LondianiKericho County4,75817.9WNW
KeringetNakuru County4,77425.0SSW
NjoroNakuru County42,17325.3ESE
Maji MazuriBaringo5,13825.8N
Kampi Ya MotoNakuru County2,77526.9ENE
KipkelionKericho County2,95229.9W
Eldama RavineBaringo21,38533.4N

🏆 Nakuru County City Rankings

How does Molo rank within Nakuru 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 Molo appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Nakuru570,674
Naivasha198,444
Gilgil60,711
Molo ⭐48,356
Njoro42,173
Rongai30,471
Elburgon28,359
Mai20,823
Maai Mahiu20,823
Mau Narok11,806

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Eldoret International Airport
IATA: EDL
91 km (57 mi) from Molo
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 Nakuru County Cities
Molo ranks #4 of 19 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Molo Sits on the Map

Molo sits inside Nakuru County, Kenya and ranks #4 of 19 cities in Nakuru 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 Molo 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 Molo 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 Molo and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Molo against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Nakuru County city rankings

🌎 Beyond Molo: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Molo

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Molo?

See the Cities Near To Molo 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 Nakuru County by population and density.

How is the distance from Molo to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Molo ranks #4 of 19 cities in Nakuru 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 Molo?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Molo is Eldoret International Airport (EDL), about 91 km (57 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.