
Find cities, states and countries closest to Tafawa Balewa in Bauchi, 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 Tafawa Balewa.
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 Tafawa Balewa from our regional database:
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Agwam | 87 | 140 | 76 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Akko | 103 | 166 | 90 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Akwanga | 98 | 157 | 85 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Alkaleri | 64 | 102 | 55 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Amper | 30 | 48 | 26 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Anchau | 114 | 184 | 99 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Angware | 34 | 55 | 30 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Baap | 60 | 97 | 52 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bara | 91 | 146 | 79 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Barakin Rafin Gora | 49 | 79 | 43 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Barkin Ladi | 47 | 76 | 41 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bassa | 57 | 91 | 49 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 43 | 69 | 37 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Bogoro | 7 | 12 | 6 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Boi | 14 | 23 | 12 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Bauchi (home state of Tafawa Balewa), 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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| Adamaoua | 310 | 498 | 269 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Adamawa | 187 | 301 | 162 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Benue State | 218 | 352 | 190 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Borno State | 250 | 402 | 217 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Diffa | 280 | 451 | 243 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Edo State | 368 | 593 | 320 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Enugu State | 308 | 496 | 267 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| FCT | 205 | 331 | 178 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Gombe State | 92 | 148 | 80 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Jigawa State | 103 | 166 | 89 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Tafawa Balewa'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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| Benin | 434 | 698 | 377 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Burkina Faso | 728 | 1,172 | 632 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cameroon | 278 | 447 | 241 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Central African Republic | 856 | 1,378 | 744 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Chad | 809 | 1,302 | 702 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 1,278 | 2,057 | 1,110 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Equatorial Guinea | 525 | 845 | 456 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Gabon | 712 | 1,146 | 619 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ghana | 667 | 1,074 | 579 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ivory Coast | 978 | 1,574 | 849 | West (W) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Tafawa Balewa. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Bauchi, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Tafawa Balewa (You) | Bauchi | — | — | — |
| Bogoro | Bauchi | — | 11.7 | SSE |
| Bununu | Bauchi | 6,123 | 19.6 | NE |
| Bununu Dass | Bauchi | — | 19.6 | NE |
| Boi | Bauchi | 6,033 | 22.8 | SSW |
| Lere | Bauchi | 14,620 | 23.8 | WSW |
| Dass | Bauchi | 7,417 | 27.0 | N |
| Kwal | Plateau State | — | 43.9 | S |
| Amper | Plateau State | 12,212 | 47.9 | SSE |
| Yamrat | Bauchi | 7,098 | 49.3 | NE |
| Pankshin | Plateau State | 31,516 | 50.0 | SSW |
How does Tafawa Balewa rank within Bauchi? 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 Tafawa Balewa appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Yakubu Gowon Airport IATA: JOS 76 km (47 mi) from Tafawa Balewa |
Tafawa Balewa sits inside Bauchi, 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Tafawa Balewa and the countries closest to Tafawa Balewa 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.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Tafawa Balewa, 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 Tafawa Balewa at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Bauchi, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Tafawa Balewa — 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 Tafawa Balewa 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 Bauchi by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Tafawa Balewa 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 Tafawa Balewa 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 Tafawa Balewa 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 Tafawa Balewa 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 Tafawa Balewa. 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 Bauchi city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Tafawa Balewa is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), about 76 km (47 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.