
Find cities, states and countries closest to South Kinangop in Nyandarua 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 South Kinangop.
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 South Kinangop from our regional database:
| State / Region | Nyandarua County |
| Total Population | 3,929 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -0.7264° N |
| Center Longitude | 36.6526° E |
| Elevation | 2,536 m (8,321 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population Rank in Nyandarua County | #7 of 9 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Chaka | 35 | 56 | 30 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Engineer | 10 | 16 | 9 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Gatundu | 28 | 45 | 24 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Gilgil | 28 | 45 | 24 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Githiga A | 26 | 41 | 22 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Githunguri | 24 | 39 | 21 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ikinu | 28 | 45 | 24 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Juja | 36 | 58 | 31 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kandara | 27 | 43 | 23 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kangare | 17 | 27 | 14 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Kangema | 22 | 35 | 19 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Kiganjo | 33 | 53 | 29 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kijabe | 16 | 25 | 14 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Kimende | 18 | 29 | 15 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Kinungi | 10 | 16 | 9 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Nyandarua County (home state of South Kinangop), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Baringo | 78 | 125 | 67 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bomet County | 95 | 152 | 82 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bungoma County | 150 | 241 | 130 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Elegeyo-Marakwet | 112 | 179 | 97 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Embu County | 89 | 144 | 77 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Isiolo County | 140 | 226 | 122 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Kajiado County | 134 | 215 | 116 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Kakamega County | 125 | 202 | 109 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kericho County | 72 | 116 | 63 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Kiambu County | 63 | 102 | 55 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from South Kinangop's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Burundi | 598 | 963 | 519 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Comoros | 885 | 1,424 | 769 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Djibouti | 879 | 1,415 | 764 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ethiopia | 658 | 1,059 | 571 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Malawi | 947 | 1,524 | 822 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Mayotte | 1,015 | 1,633 | 881 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Rwanda | 570 | 918 | 495 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Somalia | 675 | 1,086 | 586 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| South Sudan | 659 | 1,060 | 572 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Sudan | 1,034 | 1,665 | 898 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to South Kinangop. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Nyandarua County, Kenya.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| South Kinangop (You) | Nyandarua County | 3,929 | — | — |
| Engineer | Nyandarua County | 5,324 | 15.9 | NNW |
| Kinungi | Nakuru County | 2,573 | 16.0 | WSW |
| Ndunyu Njeru | Nyandarua County | 4,354 | 22.5 | NNW |
| Naivasha | Nakuru County | 198,444 | 24.5 | W |
| Kijabe | Nakuru County | 4,679 | 25.4 | SSW |
| Kangare | Murang'A | 4,096 | 26.6 | ESE |
| Kimende | Kiambu County | 4,356 | 28.6 | S |
| Mai | Nakuru County | 20,823 | 29.3 | SSW |
| Maai Mahiu | Nakuru County | 20,823 | 30.1 | SSW |
| Kiriaini | Murang'A | 3,779 | 31.1 | ESE |
How does South Kinangop rank within Nyandarua 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 South Kinangop appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Upper Gilgil | 60,711 |
| Ol Kalou | 47,795 |
| Mairo Inya | 30,527 |
| Ol Kalau South Settlement | 13,234 |
| Engineer | 5,324 |
| Ndunyu Njeru | 4,354 |
| South Kinangop ⭐ | 3,929 |
| Kasuku | 2,209 |
| Ol Joro Orok | 2,116 |
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Nairobi Wilson Airport IATA: WIL 69 km (43 mi) from South Kinangop |
South Kinangop sits inside Nyandarua County, Kenya and ranks #7 of 9 cities in Nyandarua 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to South Kinangop and the countries closest to South Kinangop 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from South Kinangop, 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 South Kinangop at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Nyandarua County, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from South Kinangop — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To South Kinangop 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 Nyandarua County by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of South Kinangop 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 South Kinangop map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
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 South Kinangop 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.
It's the bearing from South Kinangop 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of South Kinangop. 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 Nyandarua County city rankings above to size up each candidate.
South Kinangop ranks #7 of 9 cities in Nyandarua County by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to South Kinangop is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), about 69 km (43 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.