
Find cities, states and countries closest to Karkarna in Jigawa 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 Karkarna.
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 Karkarna from our regional database:
| State / Region | Jigawa State |
| District | Yankwashi |
| Total Population | — |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 12.7665° N |
| Center Longitude | 8.5098° E |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,444 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Baure | 17 | 27 | 14 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Dambatta | 23 | 37 | 20 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Daura | 22 | 36 | 19 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Dutsi | 25 | 41 | 22 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Gwiwa | 12 | 19 | 10 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Kazaure | 10 | 17 | 9 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Koguna | 27 | 43 | 23 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Kunchi | 24 | 39 | 21 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Roni | 18 | 29 | 16 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Sandamu | 17 | 27 | 15 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Zango | 20 | 32 | 17 | North (N) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Jigawa State (home state of Karkarna), 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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| Adamawa | 265 | 426 | 230 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 103 | 166 | 89 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Borno State | 257 | 413 | 223 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Diffa | 246 | 396 | 213 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| FCT | 245 | 394 | 213 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Gombe State | 156 | 251 | 135 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Kaduna State | 145 | 234 | 126 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Kano State | 56 | 91 | 49 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Katsina State | 125 | 202 | 109 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Kogi State | 330 | 531 | 286 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Karkarna'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 Karkarna. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Karkarna (You) | Jigawa State | — | — | — |
| Kazaure | Jigawa State | 13,169 | 16.9 | SW |
| Gwiwa | Jigawa State | — | 18.8 | W |
| Baure | Katsina State | — | 26.7 | ENE |
| Sandamu | Katsina State | — | 27.1 | NW |
| Roni | Jigawa State | — | 29.1 | WSW |
| Zango | Katsina State | 12,371 | 32.0 | N |
| Daura | Katsina State | 25,289 | 35.9 | NW |
| Dambatta | Kano State | 8,940 | 36.9 | S |
| Kunchi | Kano State | — | 39.2 | SW |
| Dutsi | Katsina State | — | 40.7 | W |
How does Karkarna rank within Jigawa 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 Karkarna appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport IATA: KAN 80 km (50 mi) from Karkarna |
Karkarna sits inside Jigawa 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Karkarna and the countries closest to Karkarna 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 Karkarna, 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 Karkarna at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Jigawa State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Karkarna — 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 Karkarna 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 Jigawa State by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Karkarna 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 Karkarna 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 Karkarna 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.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Karkarna. 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 Jigawa State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Karkarna is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), about 80 km (50 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.