
Find cities, states and countries closest to Goniri in Yobe 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 Goniri.
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 Goniri from our regional database:
| State / Region | Yobe State |
| District | Gujba |
| Total Population | 11,673 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | 11.4845° N |
| Center Longitude | 12.3126° E |
| Elevation | 405 m (1,329 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population Rank in Yobe State | #11 of 15 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Akko | 123 | 198 | 107 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Askira | 70 | 113 | 61 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Azare | 66 | 107 | 58 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Babban Gida | 59 | 95 | 51 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Bajoga | 74 | 119 | 64 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bama | 93 | 150 | 81 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Bara | 57 | 92 | 50 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Bara | 132 | 212 | 115 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Benisheikh | 25 | 41 | 22 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Billiri | 133 | 214 | 115 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Biu | 61 | 98 | 53 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Bornu Yassu | 57 | 92 | 50 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Briyel | 92 | 148 | 80 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Buni Yadi | 25 | 41 | 22 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Chibok | 56 | 90 | 48 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Yobe State (home state of Goniri), 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 | 215 | 346 | 187 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Bauchi | 175 | 281 | 152 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Borno State | 119 | 192 | 103 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Diffa | 106 | 171 | 92 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Far North | 246 | 397 | 214 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Gombe State | 134 | 216 | 117 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Jigawa State | 146 | 235 | 127 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kaduna State | 285 | 459 | 248 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Kanem | 321 | 516 | 279 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Kano State | 201 | 323 | 174 | West (W) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Nigeria, with aerial distance and compass direction from Goniri'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 Goniri. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Yobe State, Nigeria.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Goniri (You) | Yobe State | 11,673 | — | — |
| Dankalwa | Yobe State | 5,730 | 32.1 | NNW |
| Buni Yadi | Yobe State | — | 40.6 | SW |
| Benisheikh | Borno State | 9,825 | 41.0 | NNE |
| Gujba | Yobe State | 11,359 | 41.3 | W |
| Yajiwa | Borno State | 6,880 | 45.7 | ESE |
| Damaturu | Yobe State | 46,000 | 48.2 | NW |
| Damboa | Borno State | 21,571 | 60.7 | SE |
| Miringa | Borno State | 12,117 | 85.7 | SSW |
| Magumeri | Borno State | 19,363 | 89.6 | NE |
| Chibok | Borno State | — | 89.8 | SE |
How does Goniri rank within Yobe 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 Goniri appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Maiduguri International Airport IATA: MIU 93 km (58 mi) from Goniri |
Goniri sits inside Yobe State, Nigeria and ranks #11 of 15 cities in Yobe 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 Goniri and the countries closest to Goniri 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 Goniri, 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 Goniri at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Yobe State, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Goniri — 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 Goniri 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 Yobe 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 Goniri 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 Goniri 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 Goniri 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 Goniri. 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 Yobe State city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Goniri ranks #11 of 15 cities in Yobe 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 Goniri is Maiduguri International Airport (MIU), about 93 km (58 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.