Current Date And Time In Kankan Region, Guinea
Monday, 27 July 2026
16:35:20 GMT
Capital: Kankan
Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 1,972,537
Area: 72,145.00 km²
State Code: K
Find states and regions closest to Kankan Region in Guinea 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 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
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 Kankan Region from our regional database:
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Faranah | 86 mi | 138 km | 75 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Lofa County | 134 mi | 215 km | 116 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
| Northern Province | 150 mi | 241 km | 130 nm | West-southwest (WSW) | ⬆ |
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| Nzérékoré Region | 152 mi | 244 km | 132 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Denguélé District | 159 mi | 255 km | 138 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Mamou Region | 162 mi | 261 km | 141 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Gbarpolu County | 185 mi | 298 km | 161 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Labé Region | 191 mi | 307 km | 166 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Eastern Province | 194 mi | 312 km | 168 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Bamako | 203 mi | 327 km | 176 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Kankan Region by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Kankan Region 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 | ||
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| Sierra Leone | 175 mi | 282 km | 152 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
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| Liberia | 244 mi | 392 km | 212 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Ivory Coast | 328 mi | 529 km | 285 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
| Guinea-Bissau | 394 mi | 633 km | 342 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Senegal | 449 mi | 723 km | 390 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Kankan Region. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankan Region (You) | Guinea | 1,972,537 | 72,145 | 14.91 |
| Faranah | Guinea | 941,554 | 35,581 | 9.40 |
| Lofa County | Liberia | — | 9,978 | — |
| Northern Province | Sierra Leone | — | 22,605 | — |
| Nzérékoré Region | Guinea | 1,578,030 | 37,658 | 18.88 |
| Denguélé District | Ivory Coast | — | 21,600 | — |
| Mamou Region | Guinea | 731,188 | 17,074 | 23.84 |
| Gbarpolu County | Liberia | — | 9,689 | — |
| Labé Region | Guinea | 994,458 | 22,869 | 28.85 |
| Eastern Province | Sierra Leone | — | 15,553 | — |
| Bamako | Mali | 2,918,000 | 245 | 11,579.40 |
How does Kankan Region rank within Guinea? 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 Kankan Region appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
|---|---|
| Kankan Region ⭐ | 1,972,537 |
| Conakry | 1,660,973 |
| Nzérékoré Region | 1,578,030 |
| Kindia | 1,561,374 |
| Boké Region | 1,083,147 |
| Labé Region | 994,458 |
| Faranah | 941,554 |
| Mamou Region | 731,188 |
| State | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Kankan Region ⭐ | 72,145 |
| Nzérékoré Region | 37,658 |
| Faranah | 35,581 |
| Boké Region | 31,186 |
| Kindia | 28,873 |
| Labé Region | 22,869 |
| Mamou Region | 17,074 |
| Conakry | 519 |
| State | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Conakry | 3,199.41 |
| Labé Region | 28.85 |
| Kindia | 25.95 |
| Mamou Region | 23.84 |
| Nzérékoré Region | 18.88 |
| Kankan Region ⭐ | 14.91 |
| Boké Region | 12.41 |
| Faranah | 9.40 |
Kankan Region is a state or region within Guinea in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Kankan Region 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 Kankan Region by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Guinea 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 Kankan Region 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°–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 Kankan Region.
Knowing the distance from Kankan Region to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Guinea. 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 Kankan Region map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Kankan Region to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–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 Kankan Region 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 Kankan Region below the states table, or compare all Guinea 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 state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.