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Masindi, Western Region, Uganda – Uganda Flag

Current Date And Time In Masindi, Uganda

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
11:14:40 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 110,500
District: Masindi District

📍 Cities Near To Masindi


Find cities, states and countries closest to Masindi in Western Region, Uganda 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 Masindi.

📍 Masindi Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

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 Masindi from our regional database:

State / RegionWestern Region
DistrictMasindi District
Total Population110,500
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude1.6744° N
Center Longitude31.715° E
Elevation1,140 m (3,740 ft)
UTC Time Zone+03:00
Population Rank in Western Region#5 of 65
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Alebtong Alebtong113 182 98
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Amolatar Amolatar78 125 68
East (E)
National Flag Of Amuru Amuru80 129 70
North (N)
National Flag Of Anaka Anaka66 106 57
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Apac Apac61 97 53
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Aru Aru102 164 88
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Arua Arua108 174 94
North-northwest (NNW)
National Flag Of Bombo Bombo94 151 82
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bugembe Bugembe134 215 116
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Buhesi Buhesi129 207 112
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Buhimba Buhimba36 58 31
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Buikwe Buikwe129 207 112
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Bukomero Bukomero71 114 62
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Bukuya Bukuya69 111 60
South (S)
National Flag Of Buliisa Buliisa37 60 32
Northwest (NW)

🏳️ States Near To Masindi


States and regions closest to Western Region (home state of Masindi), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.

FlagState/RegionDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Bubanza Bubanza244 392 212
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Mairie Bujumbura Mairie263 423 228
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Bujumbura Rural Bujumbura Rural272 438 237
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Busia County Busia County257 413 223
East (E)
National Flag Of Cankuzo Cankuzo240 387 209
South (S)
National Flag Of Central Region Central Region101 163 88
East (E)
National Flag Of Cibitoke Cibitoke239 385 208
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Eastern Province Eastern Province141 227 123
South (S)
National Flag Of Eastern Region Eastern Region213 343 185
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Geita Geita247 397 214
South-southeast (SSE)

🌎 Countries Near To Masindi


Countries bordering or closest to Uganda, with aerial distance and compass direction from Masindi's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.

FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Angola Angola1,317 2,120 1,144
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi367 590 318
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Central African Republic Central African Republic862 1,387 748
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Chad Chad1,342 2,159 1,165
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Comoros Comoros1,176 1,893 1,022
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo818 1,316 710
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Djibouti Djibouti1,010 1,625 877
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Eritrea Eritrea1,082 1,741 940
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Ethiopia Ethiopia778 1,253 676
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya400 643 347
East-southeast (ESE)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Masindi. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Western Region, Uganda.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Masindi (You)Western Region110,500
KigumbaWestern Region22,00035.5ENE
Masindi PortWestern Region7,82841.3E
KiryandongoWestern Region44.6ENE
KigorobyaWestern Region5,42045.6W
HoimaWestern Region122,70048.4WSW
BuyaleWestern Region36,70053.1ENE
KyankwanziCentral Region53.5S
BuhimbaWestern Region19,50058.0SW
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region16,60058.2ENE
ButembaCentral Region18,80058.4SSW

🏆 Western Region City Rankings

How does Masindi rank within Western Region? 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 Masindi appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Mbarara221,300
Hoima122,700
Ibanda117,700
Kasese115,400
Masindi ⭐110,500
Rutoma86,100
Bwizibwera79,157
Nakivale Refugee Camp68,400
Fort Portal60,800
Mpondwe58,600

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Gulu Airport
IATA: ULU
140 km (87 mi) from Masindi
States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North
📊 Compare Western Region Cities
Masindi ranks #5 of 65 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

🧭 How Close Is Everything to Masindi? A Distance & Direction Primer

📍 Where Masindi Sits on the Map

Masindi sits inside Western Region, Uganda and ranks #5 of 65 cities in Western Region 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.

📏 Reading the Distance Figures

  • Miles (mi): the everyday unit in the US, UK and most aviation cockpits
  • Kilometers (km): the metric standard used almost everywhere else, including most freight and shipping paperwork
  • Nautical Miles (nm): the unit ships and aircraft actually navigate by
  • Compass Bearing: the 16-point heading from Masindi to each place listed — see the distance tables above

🚚 Putting This Data to Work

  • Route Planning: Build delivery loops or sales-visit circuits starting from Masindi outward to the closest towns first
  • New-Market Scouting: Spot the nearest untapped urban centers before committing to a regional expansion
  • Freight Estimating: Get a fast first read on road, rail or air distances before requesting an actual freight quote
  • Warehouse Placement: Weigh a few candidate hub locations by how close each sits to Masindi and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Masindi against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Western Region city rankings

🌎 Beyond Masindi: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Masindi and the countries closest to Masindi by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Uganda. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Africa.

🧭 Making Sense of the Compass Bearing

Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Masindi, 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 Masindi at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Masindi

If you're stringing together stops in Western Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Masindi — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

🗺 Masindi MapView the Masindi map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
✈️ Masindi Travel GuideCheck the travel standards guide before you head toward any of the places listed above.
🏳️ Western Region OverviewExplore the Western Region state profile and its full list of cities for regional market analysis.
🏳️ Uganda Country DataGet complete Uganda data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Masindi

Which cities are closest to Masindi?

See the Cities Near To Masindi 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 Western Region by population and density.

How is the distance from Masindi to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Masindi 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 Masindi map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.

Is the distance shown a straight line or an actual driving distance?

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 Masindi 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.

What does the compass direction next to each city mean?

It's the bearing from Masindi 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.

How do businesses use this proximity data around Masindi?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Masindi. 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 Western Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.

How does Masindi compare in size to the cities near it?

Masindi ranks #5 of 65 cities in Western Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Masindi?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Masindi is Gulu Airport (ULU), about 140 km (87 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.