Mombasa, Kenya — GPS Coordinates
4° 3' 16.8" S, 39° 39' 48.9" E
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 1,208,333 |
| Timezone | Africa/Nairobi |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located on the southeastern coast of Kenya, Mombasa is a significant port city along the Indian Ocean. It lies within the coastal region, approximately 480 kilometers from the capital city, Nairobi, and is known for its vibrant culture and historical influences from various civilizations.
The geographic coordinates of Mombasa, -4.0547, 39.6636, can be utilized for various purposes such as obtaining accurate driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meeting points, or geotagging photos to document your travels in this coastal city.
Geographic Facts About Mombasa
- Sunrise
- 06:29
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:27
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 58m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Africa/Nairobi
- Antipode
- 4.054660, -140.336410
- 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.
Mombasa Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -4.054660, 39.663590
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 4°3'16.8"S 39°39'48.9"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 4°3.280'S 39°39.815'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 37S 573659E 9551801N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kzk0ytf5u
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6G7XWMW7+4CP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-4.054660,39.663590
Distances from Mombasa
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jomvu | 10 km | 6 mi | NW (321°) |
| Matuga | 16 km | 10 mi | SW (219°) |
| Malindi | 106 km | 66 mi | NNE (28°) |
| Tanga, Tanzania | 129 km | 80 mi | SSW (209°) |
| Handeni, Tanzania | 238 km | 148 mi | SW (230°) |
| Zanzibar, Tanzania | 240 km | 149 mi | SSW (192°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Mombasa?
Mombasa is located at the coordinates -4.0547 latitude and 39.6636 longitude. To read these coordinates, remember that the latitude indicates the north-south position, while longitude indicates the east-west position.
What time zone is Mombasa in, and what does its UTC offset mean?
Mombasa operates in the Africa/Nairobi time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means that Mombasa is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Mombasa's coordinates with a maps application?
To use the coordinates -4.0547, 39.6636 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. This will pinpoint Mombasa's location, allowing for route planning and exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.