Current Date And Time In Koton-Karfe, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:02:40 WAT
State: Kogi State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 10,709
District: Kogi
Find cities, states and countries closest to Koton-Karfe in Kogi 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 Koton-Karfe.
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 Koton-Karfe from our regional database:
| State / Region | Kogi State |
| District | Kogi |
| Total Population | 10,709 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 8.0883° N |
| Center Longitude | 6.7988° E |
| Elevation | 135 m (443 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Kogi State | #12 of 16 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Abaji | 29 | 46 | 25 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Abejukolo | 51 | 82 | 44 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Abocho | 38 | 61 | 33 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Abuja | 82 | 132 | 71 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Adani | 94 | 152 | 82 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ado | 112 | 180 | 97 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Ado-Ekiti | 113 | 181 | 98 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Adogo | 46 | 73 | 40 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Adoru | 81 | 130 | 70 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Afuze | 93 | 150 | 81 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Agaie | 72 | 115 | 62 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Agenebode | 68 | 110 | 59 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ajaka | 63 | 102 | 55 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Ajaokuta | 38 | 61 | 33 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Akpafa | 62 | 99 | 53 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Kogi State (home state of Koton-Karfe), 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 | 168 | 270 | 146 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Akwa Ibom State | 211 | 340 | 183 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Alibori | 348 | 560 | 302 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Anambra | 106 | 170 | 92 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 279 | 449 | 242 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Bayelsa State | 209 | 336 | 182 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bayelsa State | 136 | 219 | 118 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Benue State | 143 | 230 | 124 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Borgou | 295 | 474 | 256 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Cross River State | 184 | 295 | 159 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Koton-Karfe'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) | ↑ |
| Burkina Faso | 728 | 1,172 | 632 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
| Cameroon | 278 | 447 | 241 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
| Central African Republic | 856 | 1,378 | 744 | East (E) | ↑ |
| Chad | 809 | 1,302 | 702 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 1,278 | 2,057 | 1,110 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Equatorial Guinea | 525 | 845 | 456 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Gabon | 712 | 1,146 | 619 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
| Ghana | 667 | 1,074 | 579 | West (W) | ↑ |
| Ivory Coast | 978 | 1,574 | 849 | West (W) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Koton-Karfe. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Kogi State, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Koton-Karfe (You) | Kogi State | 10,709 | — | — |
| Lokoja | Kogi State | 60,579 | 33.0 | S |
| Oguma | Kogi State | — | 36.0 | SE |
| Icheu | Kogi State | 14,704 | 42.5 | S |
| Toto | Nasarawa State | — | 45.3 | NE |
| Abaji | FCT | — | 45.9 | NNE |
| Dekina | Kogi State | 11,067 | 51.9 | SSE |
| Ajaokuta | Kogi State | 15,144 | 60.6 | SSW |
| Abocho | Kogi State | 6,801 | 61.5 | SSE |
| Baro | Niger State | 26,821 | 72.0 | NW |
| Buga | Nasarawa State | 9,913 | 72.8 | NE |
How does Koton-Karfe rank within Kogi 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 Koton-Karfe appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport IATA: ABV 114 km (71 mi) from Koton-Karfe |
Koton-Karfe sits inside Kogi State, Nigeria and ranks #12 of 16 cities in Kogi 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.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Koton-Karfe and the countries closest to Koton-Karfe 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 Koton-Karfe, 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 Koton-Karfe at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Kogi State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Koton-Karfe — 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 Koton-Karfe 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 Kogi 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 Koton-Karfe 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 Koton-Karfe 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 Koton-Karfe 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 Koton-Karfe 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 Koton-Karfe. 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 Kogi State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Koton-Karfe ranks #12 of 16 cities in Kogi State by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Koton-Karfe is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV), about 114 km (71 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.