Tirunelveli, India — GPS Coordinates
8° 43' 38.7" N, 77° 41' 1.7" E
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,435,844 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kolkata |
| UTC offset | UTC+5:30 |
Situated in the southern part of India, Tirunelveli lies in the state of Tamil Nadu, approximately 700 kilometers from the state capital, Chennai. This city is located inland, near the Western Ghats mountain range, and is known for its rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
The coordinates 8.7274, 77.6838 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing your location via drop-pin, or geotagging photos. Entering these coordinates into a mapping application will help you explore the area and navigate to your desired destination.
Geographic Facts About Tirunelveli
- Sunrise
- 06:12
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:39
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 27m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+5:30
- Asia/Kolkata
- Antipode
- -8.727420, -102.316200
- 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.
Tirunelveli Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 8.727420, 77.683800
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 8°43'38.7"N 77°41'1.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 8°43.645'N 77°41.028'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 43N 795308E 965767N
- Geohash · base32 index
- t9x1xsz8g
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6JWVPMGM+XG7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:8.727420,77.683800
Distances from Tirunelveli
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thoothukudi | 50 km | 31 mi | E (85°) |
| Nāgercoil | 67 km | 42 mi | SSW (204°) |
| Sivakasi | 81 km | 51 mi | N (9°) |
| Rajapalayam | 82 km | 51 mi | N (350°) |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 85 km | 53 mi | WSW (252°) |
| Kollam | 122 km | 76 mi | W (278°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Tirunelveli?
The precise coordinates of Tirunelveli are 8.7274° N latitude and 77.6838° E longitude. To read these coordinates, note that latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Tirunelveli in?
Tirunelveli is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone, which has a UTC offset of +5:30 hours.
How can I use the coordinates of Tirunelveli with a maps app?
To use the coordinates with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter '8.7274, 77.6838' into the search bar. This will pinpoint Tirunelveli on the map, providing directions and nearby points of interest.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.