Batam, Indonesia — GPS Coordinates
1° 8' 57.7" N, 104° 1' 29.7" E
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,164,352 |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
Located in the Riau Archipelago, Batam is a coastal city in Indonesia, situated just south of Singapore and near the Singapore Strait. This strategic position makes Batam a significant hub for trade and tourism in the region.
The coordinates 1.1494, 104.0249 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing location pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. By inputting these coordinates into mapping services, users can easily navigate to or from Batam.
Geographic Facts About Batam
- Sunrise
- 06:05
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 18:15
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 12h 09m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+7
- Asia/Jakarta
- Antipode
- -1.149370, -75.975090
- 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.
Batam Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 1.149370, 104.024910
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 1°8'57.7"N 104°1'29.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 1°8.962'N 104°1.495'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 48N 391513E 127059N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w21yx1hxs
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6PH642XF+PXV
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:1.149370,104.024910
Distances from Batam
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedok New Town, Singapore | 22 km | 14 mi | NNW (335°) |
| Ulu Bedok, Singapore | 23 km | 14 mi | NNW (334°) |
| Kembangan, Singapore | 23 km | 14 mi | NNW (327°) |
| Tampines New Town, Singapore | 24 km | 15 mi | NNW (339°) |
| Geylang, Singapore | 24 km | 15 mi | NW (321°) |
| Singapore, Singapore | 25 km | 15 mi | NW (309°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Batam?
The precise coordinates for Batam are 1.1494° N latitude and 104.0249° E longitude. When reading coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude (north or south of the equator), while the second number indicates longitude (east or west of the Prime Meridian).
What time zone is Batam in and what does its UTC offset mean?
Batam is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which has a UTC offset of +7 hours. This means that Batam is 7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Batam with a maps app?
To use the coordinates 1.1494, 104.0249 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most mapping applications will automatically recognize the format and provide directions or information about the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.