Medan, Indonesia — GPS Coordinates
3° 34' 60.0" N, 98° 40' 0.0" E
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 2,435,252 |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta |
| UTC offset | UTC+7 |
Located in the northern part of Sumatra, Medan is one of Indonesia's largest cities and serves as a significant economic and cultural hub. Its geographic coordinates of 3.5833° N latitude and 98.6667° E longitude place it inland, not far from the eastern coast of Sumatra and near the Strait of Malacca.
These coordinates can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing a drop pin for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in the area. Users can easily input these coordinates into mapping applications for accurate navigation.
Geographic Facts About Medan
- Sunrise
- 06:24
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:39
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 15m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+7
- Asia/Jakarta
- Antipode
- -3.583330, -81.333330
- 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.
Medan Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 3.583330, 98.666670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 3°34'60.0"N 98°40'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 3°35.000'N 98°40.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 47N 462981E 396078N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w0whmhqfk
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6MMWHMM8+8MM
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:3.583330,98.666670
Distances from Medan
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunggal | 6 km | 4 mi | W (262°) |
| Binjai | 20 km | 13 mi | W (275°) |
| Belawan | 21 km | 13 mi | N (5°) |
| Percut | 22 km | 14 mi | ENE (78°) |
| Perbaungan | 32 km | 20 mi | E (93°) |
| Tebingtinggi | 62 km | 38 mi | ESE (117°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Medan?
The precise GPS coordinates for Medan are 3.5833° N latitude and 98.6667° E longitude. To read them, the first number indicates the latitude (north/south position), while the second indicates the longitude (east/west position).
Which time zone is Medan in and what is its UTC offset?
Medan is in the Asia/Jakarta time zone, which has a UTC offset of +7 hours. This means it is 7 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Medan with a maps app?
To use the coordinates of Medan in a maps app, simply enter '3.5833, 98.6667' into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location on the map, allowing for navigation or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.