Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates
4° 19' 39.3" S, 15° 18' 48.9" E
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 16,000,000 |
| Timezone | Africa/Kinshasa |
| UTC offset | UTC+1 |
Located in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa lies along the Congo River, directly across from Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of the Congo. This inland city is the largest in the country and serves as a significant cultural and economic hub in Central Africa.
The coordinates -4.3276, 15.3136 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations through drop-pins, or geotagging photos. These coordinates help pinpoint exact locations within Kinshasa for navigation and exploration purposes.
Geographic Facts About Kinshasa
- Sunrise
- 06:06
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:04
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 57m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+1
- Africa/Kinshasa
- Antipode
- 4.327580, -164.686430
- 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.
Kinshasa Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -4.327580, 15.313570
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 4°19'39.3"S 15°18'48.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 4°19.655'S 15°18.814'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 33S 534794E 9521656N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kr4zkkpn0
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6F7QM8C7+XC8
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-4.327580,15.313570
Distances from Kinshasa
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo | 8 km | 5 mi | NNW (334°) |
| Masina | 11 km | 7 mi | SE (126°) |
| Inkisi | 94 km | 58 mi | SSW (198°) |
| Mbanza-Ngungu | 115 km | 72 mi | SSW (206°) |
| Nkayi, Republic of the Congo | 225 km | 140 mi | W (274°) |
| Mbanza Kongo, Angola | 246 km | 153 mi | SSW (209°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Kinshasa?
Kinshasa is located at -4.3276 latitude and 15.3136 longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that the negative sign indicates south latitude.
What time zone is Kinshasa in and what does the UTC offset imply?
Kinshasa is in the Africa/Kinshasa time zone, which has a UTC offset of +1. This means it is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Kinshasa in a maps application?
To use the coordinates in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -4.3276, 15.3136 into the search bar. This will display the exact location in Kinshasa.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.