
Find cities, states and countries closest to Lokichokio in Turkana 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 Lokichokio.
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 Lokichokio from our regional database:
| State / Region | Turkana County |
| Total Population | 11,626 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 4.2077° N |
| Center Longitude | 34.3538° E |
| Elevation | 641 m (2,103 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population Rank in Turkana County | #4 of 5 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Abim | 114 | 184 | 99 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Agago | 118 | 190 | 103 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kaabong | 52 | 84 | 45 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Kakuma | 49 | 78 | 42 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kapoeta | 65 | 105 | 57 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Kitgum | 120 | 193 | 104 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kotido | 86 | 139 | 75 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Lamwo | 117 | 188 | 101 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Lodwar | 114 | 183 | 99 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Pader | 112 | 180 | 97 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pader | 127 | 204 | 110 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pader Palwo | 129 | 207 | 112 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Turkana County (home state of Lokichokio), 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 | 174 | 279 | 151 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bungoma County | 185 | 298 | 161 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Busia County | 219 | 352 | 190 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Central Region | 325 | 523 | 282 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Equatoria | 190 | 306 | 165 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Eastern Region | 204 | 328 | 177 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Elegeyo-Marakwet | 156 | 252 | 136 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Embu County | 312 | 502 | 271 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Homa Bay County | 285 | 458 | 247 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Isiolo County | 287 | 462 | 249 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Kenya, with aerial distance and compass direction from Lokichokio'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 Lokichokio. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Turkana County, Kenya.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Lokichokio (You) | Turkana County | 11,626 | — | — |
| Kakuma | Turkana County | 22,984 | 78.3 | SE |
| Kaabong | Northern Region | — | 83.7 | SSW |
| Kapoeta | Eastern Equatoria | 7,042 | 105.3 | NW |
| Kotido | Northern Region | 75,700 | 138.6 | S |
| Pader | Northern Region | 11,600 | 180.3 | SW |
| Lodwar | Turkana County | 82,970 | 183.4 | SE |
| Abim | Northern Region | 24,400 | 183.6 | SSW |
| Lamwo | Northern Region | — | 188.0 | WSW |
| Agago | Northern Region | — | 190.1 | SW |
| Kitgum | Northern Region | 56,891 | 192.8 | WSW |
How does Lokichokio rank within Turkana 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 Lokichokio appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Lodwar | 82,970 |
| Kakuma | 22,984 |
| Lokichar | 12,676 |
| Lokichokio ⭐ | 11,626 |
| Kainuk | 10,535 |
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Gulu Airport IATA: ULU 279 km (173 mi) from Lokichokio |
Lokichokio sits inside Turkana County, Kenya and ranks #4 of 5 cities in Turkana 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 Lokichokio and the countries closest to Lokichokio 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 Lokichokio, 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 Lokichokio at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Turkana County, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Lokichokio — 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 Lokichokio 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 Turkana 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 Lokichokio 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 Lokichokio 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 Lokichokio 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 Lokichokio 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 Lokichokio. 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 Turkana County city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Lokichokio ranks #4 of 5 cities in Turkana 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 Lokichokio is Gulu Airport (ULU), about 279 km (173 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.