Current Date And Time In Shinyanga, Tanzania
Sunday, 28 June 2026
08:46:26 EAT
Capital: Shinyanga
Currency: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 1,534,808
Area: 18,901.00 km²
State Code: SH
Find states and regions closest to Shinyanga in Tanzania 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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania
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 Shinyanga from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Simiyu | 77 mi | 124 km | 67 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| Mwanza | 88 mi | 141 km | 76 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
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| Geita | 99 mi | 160 km | 86 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
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| Tabora | 103 mi | 166 km | 89 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
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| Singida | 121 mi | 195 km | 105 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Mara | 141 mi | 227 km | 122 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Cankuzo | 201 mi | 323 km | 174 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
| Migori County | 202 mi | 324 km | 175 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Kisii County | 219 mi | 353 km | 190 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
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| Ruyigi | 220 mi | 354 km | 191 nm | West (W) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Shinyanga by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Shinyanga 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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| Burundi | 400 mi | 643 km | 347 nm | West-northwest (WNW) | ⬆ |
| Rwanda | 462 mi | 743 km | 401 nm | Northwest (NW) | ⬆ |
| Malawi | 477 mi | 768 km | 415 nm | South (S) | ⬆ |
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| Kenya | 485 mi | 781 km | 421 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
| Uganda | 564 mi | 908 km | 490 nm | North-northwest (NNW) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Shinyanga. 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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| Shinyanga (You) | Tanzania | 1,534,808 | 18,901 | 43.25 |
| Simiyu | Tanzania | 1,584,157 | 25,212 | 37.47 |
| Mwanza | Tanzania | 2,772,509 | 9,467 | 68.53 |
| Geita | Tanzania | 1,739,530 | 20,054 | 38.51 |
| Tabora | Tanzania | 2,291,623 | 76,150 | 18.73 |
| Singida | Tanzania | 1,370,637 | 49,340 | 15.93 |
| Mara | Tanzania | 1,743,830 | 21,760 | 46.61 |
| Cankuzo | Burundi | 323,666 | 1,965 | 164.71 |
| Migori County | Kenya | 1,150,000 | 2,586 | 443.00 |
| Kisii County | Kenya | 1,400,000 | 1,318 | 1,062.30 |
| Ruyigi | Burundi | 478,528 | 2,339 | 204.57 |
How does Shinyanga rank within Tanzania? 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 Shinyanga appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Density/km² |
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| Zanzibar Urban/West | 1,316.15 |
| Dar es Salaam Region | 673.51 |
| Zanzibar North | 217.59 |
| Pemba North | 202.85 |
| Pemba South | 164.49 |
| Mwanza | 68.53 |
| Zanzibar Central/South | 65.99 |
| Kilimanjaro | 49.84 |
| Mara | 46.61 |
| Shinyanga ⭐ | 43.25 |
Shinyanga is a state or region within Tanzania in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Shinyanga 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 Shinyanga by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Tanzania 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 Shinyanga 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 Shinyanga.
Knowing the distance from Shinyanga to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Tanzania. 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 Shinyanga map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Shinyanga 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 Shinyanga 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 Shinyanga below the states table, or compare all Tanzania 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 Tanzania state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.