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Voi, Taita Taveta, Kenya – Kenya Flag

Current Date And Time In Voi, Kenya

Friday, 14 August 2026
03:53:40 EAT
Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 53,353

📍 Cities Near To Voi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Voi in Taita Taveta, 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 Voi.

📍 Voi 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 Voi from our regional database:

State / RegionTaita Taveta
Total Population53,353
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-3.3961° N
Center Longitude38.5561° E
Elevation580 m (1,903 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Taita Taveta#1 of 5
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bamba Bamba67 108 59
East (E)
National Flag Of Boma la Ngombe Boma la Ngombe97 156 84
West (W)
National Flag Of Emali Emali118 189 102
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Funzi Funzi102 164 88
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Garsen Garsen133 213 115
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Gazi Gazi97 155 84
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Gongoni Gongoni112 180 97
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Hedaru Hedaru89 143 77
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Illasit Illasit74 120 65
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Isineti Isineti86 138 74
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Jomvu Jomvu83 134 72
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kaloleni Kaloleni80 128 69
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Kiboko Kiboko100 161 87
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kibwezi Kibwezi79 128 69
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Kihurio Kihurio81 131 71
South-southwest (SSW)

🏳️ States Near To Voi


States and regions closest to Taita Taveta (home state of Voi), 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 Arusha Arusha124 200 108
West (W)
National Flag Of Kajiado County Kajiado County145 233 126
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Kilifi County Kilifi County94 152 82
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Kilimanjaro Kilimanjaro73 118 64
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Kitui County Kitui County113 183 98
North (N)
National Flag Of Kwale County Kwale County90 145 78
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Machakos County Machakos County154 248 134
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Makueni County Makueni County84 135 73
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Manyara Manyara126 203 110
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Mombasa County Mombasa County96 155 84
East-southeast (ESE)

🌎 Countries Near To Voi


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Voi (You)Taita Taveta53,353
WundanyiTaita Taveta12,50122.1W
MwatateTaita Taveta9,57223.3WSW
MaunguTaita Taveta4,71328.0SE
Mackinnon RoadKwale County3,90164.0SE
Mtito AndeiMakueni County5,62689.6NNW
SamburuKwale County4,45490.2ESE
TavetaTaita Taveta22,01896.9W
KwakoaKilimanjaro7,514101.9WSW
RomboKajiado County3,854103.2WNW
UsangiKilimanjaro21,000104.3WSW

🏆 Taita Taveta City Rankings

How does Voi rank within Taita Taveta? 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 Voi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Voi ⭐53,353
Taveta22,018
Wundanyi12,501
Mwatate9,572
Maungu4,713

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Moi International Airport
IATA: MBA
135 km (84 mi) from Voi
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 Taita Taveta Cities
Voi ranks #1 of 5 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Voi Sits on the Map

Voi sits inside Taita Taveta, Kenya and ranks #1 of 5 cities in Taita Taveta 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 Voi 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 Voi 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 Voi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Voi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Taita Taveta city rankings

🌎 Beyond Voi: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Voi

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Voi?

See the Cities Near To Voi 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 Taita Taveta by population and density.

How is the distance from Voi to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Voi ranks #1 of 5 cities in Taita Taveta 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 Voi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Voi is Moi International Airport (MBA), about 135 km (84 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.