Current Date And Time In Kanem, Chad
Sunday, 05 July 2026
23:33:07 WAT
Capital: Mao
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Area: 114,520.00 km²
State Code: KA
Find states and regions closest to Kanem in Chad 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, freight operators and travel planners working across Chad and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Chad
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 Kanem from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Barh el Gazel | 101 mi | 162 km | 88 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Lac | 138 mi | 222 km | 120 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Hadjer-Lamis | 189 mi | 304 km | 164 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| N’DjamĂ©na | 192 mi | 309 km | 167 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Batha | 212 mi | 342 km | 184 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Diffa | 216 mi | 348 km | 188 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Chari-Baguirmi | 247 mi | 398 km | 215 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
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| Borkou | 250 mi | 402 km | 217 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Borno State | 256 mi | 413 km | 223 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| GuĂ©ra | 293 mi | 472 km | 255 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kanem by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kanem supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Central African Republic | 629 mi | 1,012 km | 546 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Cameroon | 706 mi | 1,136 km | 613 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Niger | 721 mi | 1,160 km | 626 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Libya | 758 mi | 1,220 km | 658 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
| Sudan | 790 mi | 1,271 km | 686 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kanem. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanem (You) | Chad | — | 114,520 | — |
| Barh el Gazel | Chad | — | 51,000 | — |
| Lac | Chad | — | 21,500 | — |
| Hadjer-Lamis | Chad | — | 31,426 | — |
| N’Djaména | Chad | 1,092,066 | 796 | 1,372.65 |
| Batha | Chad | — | 91,500 | — |
| Diffa | Niger | 489,531 | 156,906 | 1.62 |
| Chari-Baguirmi | Chad | — | 45,432 | — |
| Borkou | Chad | — | 150,000 | — |
| Borno State | Nigeria | 7,200,000 | 70,898 | 101.60 |
| GuĂ©ra | Chad | — | 61,000 | — |
How does Kanem rank within Chad? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Kanem appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Mayo-Kebbi Est | 1,120,612 |
| N’Djaména | 1,092,066 |
| Moyen-Chari | 1,003,054 |
| OuadaĂŻ | 738,647 |
| Mandoul | 637,086 |
| Tandjilé | 616,362 |
| Mayo-Kebbi Ouest | 569,087 |
| Sila | 289,776 |
| Wadi Fira | 250,978 |
| Salamat | 250,430 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Tibesti | 217,000 |
| Borkou | 150,000 |
| Kanem ⭐ | 114,520 |
| Batha | 91,500 |
| Salamat | 69,000 |
| Guéra | 61,000 |
| Wadi Fira | 54,310 |
| Barh el Gazel | 51,000 |
| Chari-Baguirmi | 45,432 |
| Moyen-Chari | 40,300 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| N’Djaména | 1,372.65 |
| Mayo-Kebbi Est | 29.43 |
| Mandoul | 24.07 |
| Mayo-Kebbi Ouest | 21.53 |
| Tandjilé | 18.56 |
| OuadaĂŻ | 15.07 |
| Moyen-Chari | 12.69 |
| Sila | 3.57 |
| Wadi Fira | 3.31 |
| Salamat | 1.87 |
Kanem is a state or region within Chad in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kanem is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Kanem by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Chad page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Kanem using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°â€“360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Kanem.
Knowing the distance from Kanem to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Chad. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Kanem map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kanem to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°â€“360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Kanem table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Kanem below the states table, or compare all Chad states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Chad state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.