
Find cities, states and countries closest to Gwagwalada in FCT, 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 Gwagwalada.
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 Gwagwalada 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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| Abaji | 34 | 54 | 29 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Abejukolo | 80 | 128 | 69 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Abocho | 95 | 153 | 83 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Abuja | 29 | 47 | 25 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Adogo | 107 | 173 | 93 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Agaie | 52 | 84 | 45 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Agwam | 92 | 148 | 80 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Ajaokuta | 100 | 161 | 87 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Akpafa | 120 | 193 | 104 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Akwanga | 90 | 146 | 79 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Ankpa | 113 | 182 | 98 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Badeggi | 65 | 104 | 56 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Bakin Kasuan Gwari | 94 | 152 | 82 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Baro | 51 | 81 | 44 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bida | 74 | 119 | 64 | West (W) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to FCT (home state of Gwagwalada), 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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| Abia State | 239 | 384 | 207 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Akwa Ibom State | 279 | 450 | 243 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Anambra | 185 | 298 | 161 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 205 | 331 | 178 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Bayelsa State | 190 | 306 | 165 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Benue State | 151 | 243 | 131 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Cross River State | 230 | 371 | 200 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Delta | 237 | 381 | 205 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ebonyi State | 193 | 310 | 167 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Edo State | 178 | 287 | 155 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Gwagwalada'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 Gwagwalada. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in FCT, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Gwagwalada (You) | FCT | — | — | — |
| Kwali | FCT | 6,229 | 9.6 | SW |
| Kuje | FCT | 97,367 | 17.5 | ESE |
| Madala | FCT | 11,771 | 23.0 | NE |
| Suleja | Niger State | 162,135 | 28.5 | NNE |
| Gawu Babangida | Niger State | — | 38.5 | NNW |
| Abuja | FCT | 2,690,000 | 47.2 | ENE |
| Sabon Wuse | Niger State | — | 47.7 | NNE |
| Bwari | FCT | — | 49.8 | NE |
| Abaji | FCT | — | 54.2 | SSW |
| Lapai | Niger State | 16,442 | 57.2 | WNW |
How does Gwagwalada rank within FCT? 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 Gwagwalada appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport IATA: ABV 21 km (13 mi) from Gwagwalada |
Gwagwalada sits inside FCT, 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 Gwagwalada and the countries closest to Gwagwalada 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 Gwagwalada, 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 Gwagwalada at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in FCT, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Gwagwalada — 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 Gwagwalada 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 FCT by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Gwagwalada 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 Gwagwalada 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 Gwagwalada 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 Gwagwalada 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 Gwagwalada. 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 FCT city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Gwagwalada is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), about 21 km (13 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.