Bishoftu, Ethiopia — GPS Coordinates
8° 45' 8.1" N, 38° 58' 42.5" E
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 207,400 |
| Timezone | Africa/Addis_Ababa |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
The GPS coordinates of Bishoftu, Ethiopia are 8.752250, 38.978460 in decimal degrees, which is 8° 45' 8.1" N, 38° 58' 42.5" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Bishoftu lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 207,400. 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 Bishoftu
- Sunrise
- 06:17
- local time, 5 August
- Sunset
- 18:45
- local time, 5 August
- Day length
- 12h 29m
- 5 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Antipode
- -8.752250, -141.021540
- 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.
Bishoftu Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 8.752250, 38.978460
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 8°45'8.1"N 38°58'42.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 8°45.135'N 38°58.708'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37N 497631E 967462N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sce9ycr1x
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GWWQX2H+W94
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:8.752250,38.978460
Distances from Bishoftu
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazrēt | 39 km | 24 mi | SE (125°) |
| Addis Ababa | 40 km | 25 mi | NW (320°) |
| Sebeta | 44 km | 27 mi | WNW (295°) |
| Burayu | 47 km | 29 mi | NW (312°) |
| Āsela | 91 km | 56 mi | S (169°) |
| Debre Birhan | 120 km | 74 mi | NNE (30°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Bishoftu, Ethiopia?
Bishoftu is located at latitude 8.752250 and longitude 38.978460 (8° 45' 8.1" N, 38° 58' 42.5" E).
What is the population of Bishoftu?
Bishoftu has an approximate population of 207,400.
What country is Bishoftu in?
Bishoftu is located in Ethiopia, Africa.
What time zone is Bishoftu in?
Bishoftu uses the Africa/Addis_Ababa time zone (UTC+3 all year).
Which major city is closest to Bishoftu?
The nearest major city is Nazrēt, about 39 km (24 miles) to the SE of Bishoftu.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.