Kween District is bordered by Nakapiripirit District to the north, Amudat District to the northeast, Bukwo District to the east, the Republic of Kenya to the south, Kapchorwa District to the west and Bulambuli District to the northwest. The town of Binyiny, where the district headquarters are located is approximately 69 kilometres (43 mi), by road, northeast of Mbale, the nearest large city. The coordinates of Kween District are:01 25N, 34 31E.