Current Date And Time In Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Sunday, 28 June 2026
04:09:28 GMT
Capital: Bissau
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 395,954
Area: 77.50 km²
State Code: BS
Find states and regions closest to Bissau in Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau
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 Bissau from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Quinara | 6 mi | 9 km | 5 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Oio | 34 mi | 54 km | 29 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Biombo | 38 mi | 61 km | 33 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
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| Tombali | 38 mi | 61 km | 33 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Bafatá | 44 mi | 70 km | 38 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Bolama | 57 mi | 91 km | 49 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Cacheu | 62 mi | 100 km | 54 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| GabĂş | 73 mi | 117 km | 63 nm | East-northeast (ENE) | ⬆ |
| Kolda | 77 mi | 125 km | 67 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| SĂ©dhiou | 80 mi | 128 km | 69 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Bissau by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Bissau 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 | ||
| Gambia | 114 mi | 183 km | 99 nm | North (N) | ⬆ |
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| Senegal | 192 mi | 310 km | 167 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Sierra Leone | 327 mi | 526 km | 284 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Guinea | 394 mi | 633 km | 342 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Liberia | 540 mi | 869 km | 469 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Bissau. 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) |
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| Bissau (You) | Guinea-Bissau | 395,954 | 78 | 1,396.81 |
| Quinara | Guinea-Bissau | 62,261 | 3,138 | 12.29 |
| Oio | Guinea-Bissau | 196,057 | 5,403 | 22.17 |
| Biombo | Guinea-Bissau | 69,751 | 839 | 55.40 |
| Tombali | Guinea-Bissau | 105,485 | 3,737 | 11.09 |
| Bafatá | Guinea-Bissau | 194,591 | 5,981 | 19.78 |
| Bolama | Guinea-Bissau | 30,145 | 2,624 | 3.38 |
| Cacheu | Guinea-Bissau | 179,739 | 5,175 | 13.84 |
| GabĂş | Guinea-Bissau | 192,903 | 9,150 | 15.68 |
| Kolda | Senegal | — | 21,011 | — |
| SĂ©dhiou | Senegal | — | 7,350 | — |
How does Bissau rank within Guinea-Bissau? 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 Bissau appears are highlighted with ⭐.
Bissau is a state or region within Guinea-Bissau in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Bissau 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 Bissau by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Guinea-Bissau 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 Bissau 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 Bissau.
Knowing the distance from Bissau to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Guinea-Bissau. 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 Bissau map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Bissau 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 Bissau 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 Bissau below the states table, or compare all Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.