Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates
1° 40' 26.7" S, 29° 13' 42.4" E
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 432,587 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo are -1.674090, 29.228450 in decimal degrees, which is 1° 40' 26.7" S, 29° 13' 42.4" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Goma lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 432,587. 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 Goma
- Sunrise
- 06:08
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:11
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 03m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Antipode
- 1.674090, -150.771550
- 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.
Goma Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -1.674090, 29.228450
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 1°40'26.7"S 29°13'42.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 1°40.445'S 29°13.707'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 747928E 9814821N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kxsy3p5x8
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GCF86GH+998
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-1.674090,29.228450
Distances from Goma
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gisenyi, Rwanda | 4 km | 3 mi | SE (136°) |
| Musanze, Rwanda | 49 km | 31 mi | ENE (67°) |
| Kigali, Rwanda | 97 km | 60 mi | ESE (108°) |
| Bukavu | 100 km | 62 mi | SSW (205°) |
| Nyagatare, Rwanda | 129 km | 80 mi | ENE (71°) |
| Bujumbura, Burundi | 190 km | 118 mi | S (176°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Goma is located at latitude -1.674090 and longitude 29.228450 (1° 40' 26.7" S, 29° 13' 42.4" E).
What is the population of Goma?
Goma has an approximate population of 432,587.
What country is Goma in?
Goma is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa.
What time zone is Goma in?
Goma uses the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Goma?
The nearest major city is Gisenyi, Rwanda, about 4 km (3 miles) to the SE of Goma.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.