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Luwingu, Northern Province, Zambia – Zambia Flag

Current Date And Time In Luwingu, Zambia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:44:29 CAT
Currency: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 28,436

📍 Cities Near To Luwingu


Find cities, states and countries closest to Luwingu in Northern Province, Zambia 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 Luwingu.

📍 Luwingu 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 Luwingu from our regional database:

State / RegionNorthern Province
Total Population28,436
Land Area
Population Density
Center Latitude-10.2621° N
Center Longitude29.9271° E
Elevation1,381 m (4,531 ft)
UTC Time Zone+02:00
Population Rank in Northern Province#6 of 8
FlagCityDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Chilubi Chilubi59 95 51
South (S)
National Flag Of Kasama Kasama85 137 74
East (E)
National Flag Of Kawambwa Kawambwa66 107 58
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Kiniama Kiniama137 220 119
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Lubwe Lubwe62 100 54
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Mansa Mansa95 154 83
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mbala Mbala139 223 121
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mpika Mpika150 241 130
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mpika Mpika150 241 130
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Mporokoso Mporokoso63 101 55
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Mpulungu Mpulungu131 212 114
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Mungwi Mungwi98 158 85
East (E)
National Flag Of Mununga Mununga103 166 90
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Mwansabombwe Mwansabombwe85 137 74
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Mwense Mwense84 135 73
West (W)

🏳️ States Near To Luwingu


States and regions closest to Northern Province (home state of Luwingu), 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 Central Region Central Region338 545 294
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Copperbelt Copperbelt321 517 279
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Haut-Katanga Haut-Katanga244 393 212
West-southwest (WSW)
National Flag Of Katavi Katavi236 380 205
North (N)
National Flag Of Luapula Province Luapula Province177 284 153
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Mbeya Mbeya185 297 160
East-northeast (ENE)
National Flag Of Muchinga Muchinga153 247 133
South (S)
National Flag Of Njombe Njombe267 430 232
East (E)
National Flag Of Northern Region Northern Region236 380 205
East-southeast (ESE)
National Flag Of Rukwa Rukwa127 204 110
North-northeast (NNE)

🌎 Countries Near To Luwingu


Countries bordering or closest to Zambia, with aerial distance and compass direction from Luwingu'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 Angola687 1,105 596
West (W)
National Flag Of Botswana Botswana668 1,076 580
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Burundi Burundi689 1,109 598
North-northeast (NNE)
National Flag Of Democratic Republic Of The Congo Democratic Republic Of The Congo753 1,213 654
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Eswatini Eswatini954 1,536 829
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Kenya Kenya1,138 1,831 988
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of Malawi Malawi434 699 377
East (E)
National Flag Of Mozambique Mozambique637 1,026 553
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Namibia Namibia915 1,473 795
Southwest (SW)
National Flag Of Republic Of The Congo Republic Of The Congo1,213 1,953 1,054
Northwest (NW)

📊 Nearby Cities – Population & Distance Comparison

Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Luwingu. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Northern Province, Zambia.

CityStatePopulationDistance (km)Direction
Luwingu (You)Northern Province28,436
ChilubiNorthern Province9,96294.8S
LubweLuapula Province12,64399.8SSW
MporokosoNorthern Province30,381101.2NNE
KawambwaLuapula Province31,161106.6WNW
SamfyaLuapula Province51,309129.1SSW
MwenseLuapula Province4,378135.1W
MwansabombweLuapula Province16,077136.8WNW
KasamaNorthern Province179,636137.3E
MansaLuapula Province170,965153.6SW
MungwiNorthern Province12,536158.1E

🏆 Northern Province City Rankings

How does Luwingu rank within Northern Province? 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 Luwingu appears are highlighted with ⭐.

👥 Most Populous Cities

CityPopulation
Kasama179,636
Mpulungu55,405
Mbala42,424
Kaputa35,663
Mporokoso30,381
Luwingu ⭐28,436
Mungwi12,536
Chilubi9,962

📏 Largest Cities by Area

CityArea (km²)

🏙 Most Densely Populated

CityDensity/km²
✈️ Nearest Airport
Lubumbashi International Airport
IATA: FBM
300 km (187 mi) from Luwingu
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 Northern Province Cities
Luwingu ranks #6 of 8 by population
👥 Most Populous
📏 Largest By Area
⚡ Highest Density

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

📍 Where Luwingu Sits on the Map

Luwingu sits inside Northern Province, Zambia and ranks #6 of 8 cities in Northern Province 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 Luwingu 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 Luwingu 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 Luwingu and its neighbors
  • Side-by-Side Comparison: Stack Luwingu against nearby cities on population and land area — see population & area comparison and Northern Province city rankings

🌎 Beyond Luwingu: States & Countries Nearby

Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Luwingu and the countries closest to Luwingu by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near Zambia. 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 Luwingu, 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 Luwingu at a glance.

🎯 For Travelers Passing Through Luwingu

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

🔎 Related City & Country Tools

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

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Distances From Luwingu

Which cities are closest to Luwingu?

See the Cities Near To Luwingu 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 Northern Province by population and density.

How is the distance from Luwingu to nearby places calculated?

Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Luwingu 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 Luwingu 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 Luwingu 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 Luwingu 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 Luwingu?

Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Luwingu. 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 Northern Province city rankings above to size up each candidate.

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

Luwingu ranks #6 of 8 cities in Northern Province 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 Luwingu?

The nearest airport with scheduled service to Luwingu is Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM), about 300 km (187 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.