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Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria – Nigeria Flag

Current Date And Time In Nsukka, Nigeria

Saturday, 25 July 2026
18:19:16 WAT
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 111,017
District: Nsukka

📍 Cities Near To Nsukka


Find cities, states and countries closest to Nsukka in Enugu 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 Nsukka.

📍 Nsukka 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 Nsukka from our regional database:

State / RegionEnugu State
DistrictNsukka
Total Population111,017
Land Area45.00 km²
Population Density2,467.04 / km²
Center Latitude6.8578° N
Center Longitude7.3958° E
Elevation423 m (1,388 ft)
UTC Time Zone+01:00
Population Rank in Enugu State#2 of 15
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Adani Adani28 44 24
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Adoru Adoru18 29 16
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Agwa Agwa29 47 26
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Aku Aku12 19 10
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eha Amufu Eha Amufu28 46 25
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Enugu-Ezike Enugu-Ezike10 15 8
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ete Ete16 27 14
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ibagwa-Aka Ibagwa-Aka4 7 4
North (N)
National Flag Of Ikem Ikem23 36 20
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Nkwo Nike Nkwo Nike25 41 22
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Obollo-Afor Obollo-Afor9 15 8
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Obolo-Eke (1) Obolo-Eke (1)16 26 14
East (E)
National Flag Of Ogbede Ogbede13 21 11
South (S)
National Flag Of Okpo Okpo27 44 24
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Opi Opi6 9 5
South-southeast (SSE)

🏳️ States Near To Nsukka


States and regions closest to Enugu State (home state of Nsukka), 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 State75 121 65
South (S)
National Flag Of Akwa Ibom State Akwa Ibom State116 187 101
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Anambra Anambra41 65 35
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State154 248 134
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Bayelsa State Bayelsa State44 71 38
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Benue State Benue State105 169 91
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Cross River State Cross River State92 148 80
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Delta Delta118 190 103
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Ebonyi State Ebonyi State49 78 42
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Edo State Edo State104 167 90
West (W)

🌎 Countries Near To Nsukka


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

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Nsukka (You)Enugu State111,017
Ibagwa-AkaEnugu State6.8N
OpiEnugu State11,2379.4SSE
Obollo-AforEnugu State15.0ENE
Enugu-EzikeEnugu State18,98915.4NNE
AkuEnugu State73,74218.6SSW
OgbedeEnugu State20.7S
Obolo-Eke (1)Enugu State5,84226.4E
EteEnugu State9,80526.5NNE
AdoruKogi State8,20328.9WNW
IkemEnugu State7,28236.3ESE

🏆 Enugu State City Rankings

How does Nsukka rank within Enugu 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 Nsukka appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Enugu950,000
Nsukka ⭐111,017
Aku73,742
Eha Amufu70,779
Awgu23,175
Enugu-Ezike18,989
Udi14,998
Opi11,237
Ete9,805
Amagunze9,598

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)
Udi897.00
Enugu557.00
Nsukka ⭐45.00

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
Nsukka ⭐2,467.04
Enugu1,705.57
Udi16.72
✈️ Nearest Airport
Akanu Ibiam International Airport
IATA: ENU
46 km (29 mi) from Nsukka
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 Enugu State Cities
Nsukka ranks #2 of 15 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Nsukka Sits on the Map

Nsukka sits inside Enugu State, Nigeria and ranks #2 of 15 cities in Enugu State 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 Nsukka 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 Nsukka 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 Nsukka and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Nsukka against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Enugu State city rankings

🌎 Beyond Nsukka: States & Countries Nearby

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

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Nsukka

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

Which cities are closest to Nsukka?

See the Cities Near To Nsukka 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 Enugu State by population and density.

How is the distance from Nsukka to nearby places calculated?

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

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

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

Nsukka ranks #2 of 15 cities in Enugu State 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 Nsukka?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Nsukka is Akanu Ibiam International Airport (ENU), about 46 km (29 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.