Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates
2° 29' 26.8" S, 28° 50' 34.1" E
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 816,811 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo are -2.490770, 28.842810 in decimal degrees, which is 2° 29' 26.8" S, 28° 50' 34.1" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Bukavu lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 816,811. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Bukavu
- Sunrise
- 06:11
- local time, 6 August
- Sunset
- 18:12
- local time, 6 August
- Day length
- 12h 01m
- 6 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Antipode
- 2.490770, -151.157190
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Bukavu Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -2.490770, 28.842810
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 2°29'26.8"S 28°50'34.1"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 2°29.446'S 28°50.569'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 704902E 9724550N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kxs9b6ddn
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6G9CGR5V+M4V
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-2.490770,28.842810
Distances from Bukavu
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi, Rwanda | 99 km | 61 mi | NNE (28°) |
| Goma | 100 km | 62 mi | NNE (25°) |
| Uvira | 106 km | 66 mi | SSE (162°) |
| Bujumbura, Burundi | 115 km | 71 mi | SSE (150°) |
| Musanze, Rwanda | 141 km | 88 mi | NE (39°) |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 148 km | 92 mi | ENE (66°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Bukavu is located at latitude -2.490770 and longitude 28.842810 (2° 29' 26.8" S, 28° 50' 34.1" E).
What is the population of Bukavu?
Bukavu has an approximate population of 816,811.
What country is Bukavu in?
Bukavu is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.
What time zone is Bukavu in?
Bukavu uses the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Bukavu?
The nearest major city is Gisenyi, Rwanda, about 99 km (61 miles) to the NNE of Bukavu.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.