Kirkuk, Iraq — GPS Coordinates
35° 28' 5.0" N, 44° 23' 32.0" E
| Country | Iraq |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,031,000 |
| Timezone | Asia/Baghdad |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in northern Iraq, Kirkuk is an inland city situated approximately 238 kilometers from Baghdad. It lies in the fertile region of the country, surrounded by agricultural lands and near significant oil reserves, contributing to its economic importance.
The coordinates 35.4681, 44.3922 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing location pins for meetings, or geotagging photographs. Accurate coordinates enhance navigation and facilitate easy access to this historically rich area.
Geographic Facts About Kirkuk
- Sunrise
- 05:18
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:00
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 43m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Baghdad
- Antipode
- -35.468060, -135.607780
- 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.
Kirkuk Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 35.468060, 44.392220
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 35°28'5.0"N 44°23'32.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 35°28.084'N 44°23.533'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 444856E 3925121N
- Geohash · base32 index
- syr9f0v2m
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8H76F99R+6VH
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:35.468060,44.392220
Distances from Kirkuk
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil | 88 km | 54 mi | NNW (337°) |
| Sulaymaniyah | 95 km | 59 mi | E (83°) |
| Bayjī | 102 km | 63 mi | SW (234°) |
| Ash Sharqāt | 106 km | 66 mi | W (273°) |
| Kelar | 126 km | 78 mi | SE (138°) |
| Soran | 133 km | 82 mi | N (6°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Kirkuk?
Kirkuk is located at 35.4681° N latitude and 44.3922° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north-south position), while the second indicates longitude (east-west position).
What is the time zone of Kirkuk?
Kirkuk operates on Asia/Baghdad time zone, which is UTC+3. This means it is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Kirkuk in a maps app?
To use the coordinates in a maps application, simply enter '35.4681, 44.3922' into the search bar. This will pinpoint Kirkuk on the map, allowing for navigation or location sharing.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.