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Idu, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Idu, Nigeria

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:58:59 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
District: Uruan

📍 Cities Near To Idu


Find cities, states and countries closest to Idu in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 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 Idu.

📍 Idu 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 Idu from our regional database:

State / RegionAkwa Ibom State
DistrictUruan
Total Population
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude5.0301° N
Center Longitude8.0172° E
Elevation72 m (236 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Abak Abak16 26 14
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Afaha Ikot Ebak Afaha Ikot Ebak26 41 22
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Afaha Offiong Afaha Offiong14 22 12
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Akamkpa Akamkpa30 49 26
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Akankpa Akankpa14 22 12
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Arochukwu Arochukwu26 42 22
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Calabar Calabar22 35 19
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Eket Eket28 44 24
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Enwang Enwang30 49 26
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Esuk Oron Esuk Oron23 36 20
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Etinan Etinan17 28 15
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Eyofin Eyofin24 39 21
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Ibiaku Ntok Okpo Ibiaku Ntok Okpo29 46 25
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Ikot Edibon Ikot Edibon19 30 16
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Ikot Ekpene Ikot Ekpene23 38 20
West-northwest (WNW)

🏳️ States Near To Idu


States and regions closest to Akwa Ibom State (home state of Idu), 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 Abia State Abia State44 71 38
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Anambra Anambra111 178 96
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State95 152 82
North (N)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State123 198 107
West (W)
National Flag Of Bioko Norte Bioko Norte108 173 94
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bioko Sur Bioko Sur115 185 100
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Cross River State Cross River State84 135 73
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Delta Delta143 230 124
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Ebonyi State Ebonyi State94 152 82
North (N)
National Flag Of Edo State Edo State178 287 155
Northwest (NW)

🌎 Countries Near To Idu


Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Idu'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 Benin Benin434 698 377
West (W)
National Flag Of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso728 1,172 632
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Cameroon Cameroon278 447 241
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic856 1,378 744
East (E)
National Flag Of Chad Chad809 1,302 702
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo1,278 2,057 1,110
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea525 845 456
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Gabon Gabon712 1,146 619
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Ghana Ghana667 1,074 579
West (W)
National Flag Of Ivory Coast Ivory Coast978 1,574 849
West (W)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Idu. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Idu (You)Akwa Ibom State
UyoAkwa Ibom State436,6069.6WNW
Nung UdoeAkwa Ibom State14.0SSW
ItuAkwa Ibom State36,35819.4N
AkankpaCross River State7,00021.9ENE
OdotAkwa Ibom State22.3S
Afaha OffiongAkwa Ibom State22.3SSW
Oko ItaAkwa Ibom State22.5NW
OkopediAkwa Ibom State23.4SSE
AbakAkwa Ibom State12,56225.8WSW
EtinanAkwa Ibom State10,31827.7SW

🏆 Akwa Ibom State City Rankings

How does Idu rank within Akwa Ibom State? 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 Idu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Uyo436,606
Ikot Ekpene254,806
Esuk Oron112,033
Itu36,358
Eket25,569
Abak12,562
Etinan10,318

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Uyo362.00
Eket214.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Uyo1,206.09
Eket119.48
✈️ Nearest Airport
Akwa Ibom International Airport
IATA: QUO
19 km (12 mi) from Idu
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

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

📍 Where Idu Sits on the Map

Idu sits inside Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 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 Idu 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 Idu 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 Idu and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Idu against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Akwa Ibom State city rankings

🌎 Beyond Idu: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Idu and the countries closest to Idu by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Nigeria. 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 Idu, 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 Idu at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Idu

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Idu MapView the Idu map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Idu Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Akwa Ibom State OverviewExplore the Akwa Ibom State state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Nigeria Country DataGet complete Nigeria data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Idu

Which cities are closest to Idu?

See the Cities Near To Idu 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 Akwa Ibom State by population and density.

How is the distance from Idu to nearby places calculated?

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

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Idu. 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 Akwa Ibom State city rankings above to size up each candidate.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Idu?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Idu is Akwa Ibom International Airport (QUO), about 19 km (12 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.