Tarakan, Indonesia — GPS Coordinates
3° 18' 48.0" N, 117° 35' 29.5" E
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 249,960 |
| Timezone | Asia/Makassar |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
The GPS coordinates of Tarakan, Indonesia are 3.313320, 117.591520 in decimal degrees, which is 3° 18' 48.0" N, 117° 35' 29.5" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Tarakan lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 249,960. Use the map above to see the exact location, copy the coordinates in any format below, or open the spot in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Geographic Facts About Tarakan
- Sunrise
- 06:09
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 18:23
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 12h 14m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Makassar
- Antipode
- -3.313320, -62.408480
- 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.
Tarakan Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 3.313320, 117.591520
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 3°18'48.0"N 117°35'29.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 3°18.799'N 117°35.491'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 50N 565713E 366245N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w8edgg5t3
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6PMV8H7R+8JC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:3.313320,117.591520
Distances from Tarakan
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawau, Malaysia | 109 km | 68 mi | NNE (18°) |
| Lahad Datu, Malaysia | 207 km | 129 mi | NNE (23°) |
| Sandakan, Malaysia | 287 km | 178 mi | NNE (12°) |
| Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia | 340 km | 212 mi | NNW (330°) |
| Bontang | 354 km | 220 mi | S (182°) |
| Miri, Malaysia | 417 km | 259 mi | WNW (287°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Tarakan, Indonesia?
Tarakan is located at latitude 3.313320 and longitude 117.591520 (3° 18' 48.0" N, 117° 35' 29.5" E).
What is the population of Tarakan?
Tarakan has an approximate population of 249,960.
What country is Tarakan in?
Tarakan is located in Indonesia, Asia.
What time zone is Tarakan in?
Tarakan uses the Asia/Makassar time zone (UTC+8 all year).
Which major city is closest to Tarakan?
The nearest major city is Tawau, Malaysia, about 109 km (68 miles) to the NNE of Tarakan.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.