Current Date And Time In Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:16:01 WAT
State: Osun State
Currency: Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 560,000
District: Ife Central
Find cities, states and countries closest to Ile-Ife in Osun 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 Ile-Ife.
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 Ile-Ife from our regional database:
| State / Region | Osun State |
| District | Ife Central |
| Total Population | 560,000 |
| Land Area | 1,791.00 km² |
| Population Density | 312.67 / km² |
| Center Latitude | 7.4824° N |
| Center Longitude | 4.5603° E |
| Elevation | 295 m (968 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Osun State | #2 of 19 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Apomu | 27 | 44 | 24 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Awo | 23 | 37 | 20 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Bode Osi | 29 | 47 | 25 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Ede | 20 | 31 | 17 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Efon-Alaaye | 28 | 44 | 24 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Gbongan | 14 | 23 | 12 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ibokun | 24 | 39 | 21 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Ifetedo | 23 | 37 | 20 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Ifon | 27 | 43 | 23 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ijebu-Jesa | 22 | 36 | 19 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ikire | 27 | 43 | 23 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Ile-Ogbo | 24 | 38 | 21 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Ile-Oluji | 28 | 45 | 24 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Ilesa | 16 | 26 | 14 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Ilobu | 25 | 40 | 22 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Osun State (home state of Ile-Ife), 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 | 253 | 406 | 219 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Akwa Ibom State | 293 | 472 | 255 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
| Alibori | 264 | 424 | 229 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Anambra | 190 | 306 | 165 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Atakora | 296 | 476 | 257 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Atlantique | 169 | 273 | 147 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Bayelsa State | 220 | 354 | 191 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bayelsa State | 256 | 412 | 222 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Borgou | 181 | 291 | 157 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
| Centrale | 249 | 400 | 216 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Ile-Ife'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 Ile-Ife. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Osun State, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Ile-Ife (You) | Osun State | 560,000 | — | — |
| Osu | Osun State | — | 13.4 | NNE |
| Ipetumodu | Osun State | — | 13.5 | WNW |
| Gbongan | Osun State | 139,485 | 22.8 | W |
| Ilesa | Osun State | 325,000 | 25.7 | NE |
| Iperindo | Osun State | — | 29.4 | E |
| Ede | Osun State | 159,866 | 31.4 | NNW |
| Osogbo | Osun State | 645,000 | 32.1 | N |
| Modakeke | Osun State | 119,529 | 34.9 | WSW |
| Ijebu-Jesa | Osun State | 51,730 | 36.1 | NE |
| Awo | Osun State | — | 36.6 | NNW |
How does Ile-Ife rank within Osun 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 Ile-Ife appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Ibadan Airport IATA: IBA 66 km (41 mi) from Ile-Ife |
Ile-Ife sits inside Osun State, Nigeria and ranks #2 of 19 cities in Osun 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 Ile-Ife and the countries closest to Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ife, 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 Ile-Ife at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Osun State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Ile-Ife — 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 Ile-Ife 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 Osun 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 Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ife 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 Ile-Ife. 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 Osun State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Ile-Ife ranks #2 of 19 cities in Osun 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 Ile-Ife is Ibadan Airport (IBA), about 66 km (41 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.