Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo — GPS Coordinates
11° 39' 39.2" S, 27° 28' 45.8" E
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,221,925 |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
Located in the southeastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lubumbashi is an inland city situated near the Zambian border. It serves as a significant commercial and industrial center, contributing to the region's economy through mining and trade activities.
The coordinates -11.6609, 27.4794 can be utilized for various practical applications such as driving directions, sharing drop-pins with others, or geotagging photos. Entering these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application will guide you directly to Lubumbashi.
Geographic Facts About Lubumbashi
- Sunrise
- 06:27
- local time, 7 August
- Sunset
- 18:06
- local time, 7 August
- Day length
- 11h 39m
- 7 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Lubumbashi
- Antipode
- 11.660890, -152.520620
- 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.
Lubumbashi Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -11.660890, 27.479380
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 11°39'39.2"S 27°28'45.8"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 11°39.653'S 27°28.763'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 552250E 8710900N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ktgt9m1y7
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5GW98FQH+JQR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-11.660890,27.479380
Distances from Lubumbashi
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipushi | 27 km | 17 mi | WSW (246°) |
| Chililabombwe, Zambia | 87 km | 54 mi | SSE (155°) |
| Chingola, Zambia | 106 km | 66 mi | SSE (156°) |
| Likasi | 110 km | 69 mi | NW (313°) |
| Mufulira, Zambia | 129 km | 80 mi | SE (140°) |
| Solwezi, Zambia | 131 km | 82 mi | WSW (244°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Lubumbashi?
The precise coordinates of Lubumbashi are -11.6609 latitude and 27.4794 longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is indicated first, followed by longitude.
Which time zone is Lubumbashi in?
Lubumbashi is in the Africa/Lubumbashi time zone, which has a UTC offset of +2 hours.
How can I use the coordinates with a maps application?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter -11.6609, 27.4794 in the search bar. This will pinpoint Lubumbashi on the map.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.