Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates
5° 53' 46.5" S, 22° 24' 59.7" E
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,247,168 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kananga is positioned inland, approximately 800 kilometers southeast of the capital, Kinshasa. It serves as a significant urban center in the Kasai region, characterized by its cultural diversity and economic activities related to agriculture and trade.
The coordinates -5.8962, 22.4166 can be used for various practical applications, including obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the area. By entering these coordinates into GPS devices or mapping applications, users can easily navigate to Kananga or explore its surroundings.
Geographic Facts About Kananga
- Sunrise
- 06:40
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:33
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 54m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Antipode
- 5.896240, -157.583410
- 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.
Kananga Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -5.896240, 22.416590
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 5°53'46.5"S 22°24'59.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 5°53.774'S 22°24.995'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 34S 656818E 9348066N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kqzyqne7b
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6G644C38+GJ4
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-5.896240,22.416590
Distances from Kananga
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mbuji-Mayi | 132 km | 82 mi | ESE (102°) |
| Mwene-Ditu | 169 km | 105 mi | SE (137°) |
| Tshikapa | 188 km | 117 mi | WSW (252°) |
| Gandajika | 194 km | 121 mi | ESE (119°) |
| Kabinda | 230 km | 143 mi | E (97°) |
| Dundo, Angola | 241 km | 150 mi | SW (227°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Kananga?
The precise coordinates of Kananga are -5.8962 latitude and 22.4166 longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that the latitude indicates the position north or south of the equator, while the longitude indicates the position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
In which time zone is Kananga located?
Kananga is located in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours. This means that Kananga is 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Kananga with a maps application?
To use the coordinates of Kananga with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -5.8962, 22.4166 into the search bar. The application will then pinpoint the location on the map, allowing you to get directions or explore the area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.