
Find cities, states and countries closest to Kilwa Kivinje in Lindi, Tanzania 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 Kilwa Kivinje.
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 Kilwa Kivinje 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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| Bungu | 81 | 130 | 70 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ikwiriri | 62 | 100 | 54 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kibiti | 78 | 125 | 68 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Kilindoni | 60 | 97 | 52 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Kilwa Masoko | 14 | 23 | 12 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Lindi | 89 | 143 | 77 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Liwale | 123 | 198 | 107 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Maneromango | 115 | 186 | 100 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Mbekenyera | 91 | 147 | 79 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Mbumi | 60 | 96 | 52 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Mikindani | 116 | 187 | 101 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Mingoyo | 95 | 153 | 82 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mtama | 107 | 173 | 93 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mtwara | 117 | 189 | 102 | South-southeast (SSE) | ↑ |
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| Nyangao | 110 | 177 | 95 | South (S) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Lindi (home state of Kilwa Kivinje), 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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| Cabo Delgado Province | 164 | 263 | 142 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Dar es Salaam Region | 217 | 349 | 188 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Dodoma | 378 | 609 | 328 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Grande Comore | 275 | 443 | 239 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Morogoro | 260 | 418 | 226 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Mtwara | 38 | 62 | 33 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Niassa Province | 285 | 458 | 247 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Pwani | 194 | 313 | 169 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Ruvuma | 239 | 385 | 208 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Zanzibar Central/South | 259 | 416 | 225 | North (N) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to Tanzania, with aerial distance and compass direction from Kilwa Kivinje'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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| Burundi | 400 | 643 | 347 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
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| Central African Republic | 1,315 | 2,116 | 1,142 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
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| Comoros | 682 | 1,097 | 592 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Democratic Republic Of The Congo | 918 | 1,477 | 797 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Kenya | 485 | 781 | 421 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Madagascar | 1,176 | 1,893 | 1,021 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Malawi | 477 | 768 | 415 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Mayotte | 830 | 1,336 | 721 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Mozambique | 851 | 1,369 | 739 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Rwanda | 462 | 743 | 401 | Northwest (NW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Kilwa Kivinje. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Lindi, Tanzania.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Kilwa Kivinje (You) | Lindi | — | — | — |
| Kilwa Masoko | Lindi | 21,519 | 22.7 | SSE |
| Rufiji | Pwani | — | 94.5 | NNW |
| Mbumi | Pwani | 4,305 | 96.2 | NNW |
| Kilindoni | Pwani | 23,426 | 96.6 | NNE |
| Ikwiriri | Pwani | 45,000 | 100.4 | NNW |
| Utete | Pwani | 11,888 | 111.1 | NW |
| Kibiti | Pwani | 30,163 | 125.4 | NNW |
| Bungu | Pwani | 27,873 | 129.8 | NNW |
| Lindi | Lindi | 95,096 | 142.9 | SSE |
| Mbekenyera | Lindi | 11,794 | 147.0 | SSW |
How does Kilwa Kivinje rank within Lindi? 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 Kilwa Kivinje appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Lindi | 95,096 |
| Liwale | 25,000 |
| Kilwa Masoko | 21,519 |
| Nachingwea | 21,000 |
| Ruangwa | 20,000 |
| Nyangao | 16,343 |
| Mtama | 11,928 |
| Mbekenyera | 11,794 |
| Mingoyo | 10,480 |
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Mtwara Airport IATA: MYW 196 km (122 mi) from Kilwa Kivinje |
Kilwa Kivinje sits inside Lindi, Tanzania. 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 Kilwa Kivinje and the countries closest to Kilwa Kivinje by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Tanzania. 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 Kilwa Kivinje, 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 Kilwa Kivinje at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Lindi, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Kilwa Kivinje — 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 Kilwa Kivinje 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 Lindi by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Kilwa Kivinje 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 Kilwa Kivinje 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 Kilwa Kivinje 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 Kilwa Kivinje 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 Kilwa Kivinje. 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 Lindi city rankings above to size up each candidate.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Kilwa Kivinje is Mtwara Airport (MYW), about 196 km (122 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.