Kumasi, Ghana — GPS Coordinates
6° 41' 18.5" N, 1° 37' 27.9" W
| Country | Ghana |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 2,544,530 |
| Timezone | Africa/Accra |
| UTC offset | UTC+0 |
Located in the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Kumasi is situated approximately 250 kilometers north of the country's coastal area. It lies inland and serves as a major cultural and economic hub, known for its rich history and vibrant markets.
The coordinates 6.6885, -1.6244 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a pin location with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These coordinates help pinpoint specific locations within Kumasi for navigation or exploration purposes.
Geographic Facts About Kumasi
- Sunrise
- 06:02
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:24
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 22m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+0
- Africa/Accra
- Antipode
- -6.688480, 178.375570
- 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.
Kumasi Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.688480, -1.624430
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°41'18.5"N 1°37'27.9"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°41.309'N 1°37.466'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 30N 652046E 739524N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ecny5195h
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6CRWM9QG+96W
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.688480,-1.624430
Distances from Kumasi
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obuase | 54 km | 34 mi | S (185°) |
| Twifu Praso | 120 km | 74 mi | S (176°) |
| Koforidua | 165 km | 102 mi | ESE (114°) |
| Atsiaman | 181 km | 112 mi | SE (127°) |
| Cape Coast | 181 km | 112 mi | SSE (167°) |
| Amanfrom | 187 km | 116 mi | SE (133°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact coordinates for Kumasi?
The precise coordinates for Kumasi are 6.6885° N latitude and -1.6244° W longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude indicates how far north or south a location is from the equator, while longitude shows its position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Kumasi in?
Kumasi operates in the Africa/Accra time zone, which is UTC +0. This means that it is on the same time as Coordinated Universal Time with no offset.
How can I use these coordinates with a maps application?
To use the coordinates 6.6885, -1.6244 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will interpret the format correctly, providing you with directions or mapping the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.