Madurai, India — GPS Coordinates
9° 55' 8.4" N, 78° 7' 10.3" E
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,465,625 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
Located in the southern part of India, Madurai lies in the state of Tamil Nadu, approximately 450 kilometers southwest of Chennai. It is an inland city known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance, situated near the Vaigai River.
The coordinates 9.9190, 78.1195 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others through drop-pin features, or geotagging photographs taken in the area, enhancing the geographical context of your images.
Geographic Facts About Madurai
- Sunrise
- 06:09
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:39
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 30m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Kolkata
- Antipode
- -9.919000, -101.880470
- 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.
Madurai Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 9.919000, 78.119530
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 9°55'8.4"N 78°7'10.3"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 9°55.140'N 78°7.172'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 44N 184110E 1097826N
- Geohash · base32 index
- t9z83tsyk
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6JXWW499+JR2
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:9.919000,78.119530
Distances from Madurai
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dindigul | 52 km | 32 mi | NNW (343°) |
| Sivakasi | 63 km | 39 mi | SW (214°) |
| Teni | 71 km | 44 mi | W (278°) |
| Kāraikkudi | 73 km | 45 mi | ENE (77°) |
| Rajapalayam | 81 km | 50 mi | SW (230°) |
| Pudukkottai | 92 km | 57 mi | NE (56°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Madurai?
The precise coordinates of Madurai are 9.9190° N latitude and 78.1195° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north-south position) and the second number represents longitude (east-west position).
What time zone does Madurai fall under?
Madurai is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which has a UTC offset of +5:30 hours.
How can I use Madurai's coordinates with a maps app?
To use the coordinates 9.9190, 78.1195 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar, ensuring to include the comma. This will provide you with directions to the specified location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.