Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia — GPS Coordinates
5° 58' 29.6" N, 116° 4' 20.6" E
| Country | Malaysia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 500,421 |
| Timezone | Asia/Kuching |
| UTC offset | UTC+8 |
The GPS coordinates of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia are 5.974900, 116.072400 in decimal degrees, which is 5° 58' 29.6" N, 116° 4' 20.6" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Kota Kinabalu lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 500,421. 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 Kota Kinabalu
- Sunrise
- 06:12
- local time, 11 August
- Sunset
- 18:32
- local time, 11 August
- Day length
- 12h 20m
- 11 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+8
- Asia/Kuching
- Antipode
- -5.974900, -63.927600
- 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.
Kota Kinabalu Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 5.974900, 116.072400
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 5°58'29.6"N 116°4'20.6"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 5°58.494'N 116°4.344'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 50N 397334E 660516N
- Geohash · base32 index
- w949cr9q6
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6PQRX3FC+XX6
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:5.974900,116.072400
Distances from Kota Kinabalu
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandakan | 227 km | 141 mi | E (94°) |
| Lahad Datu | 271 km | 169 mi | ESE (113°) |
| Tawau | 279 km | 173 mi | SE (134°) |
| Miri | 289 km | 180 mi | SW (233°) |
| Tarakan, Indonesia | 340 km | 212 mi | SSE (150°) |
| Bintulu | 459 km | 285 mi | SW (227°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia?
Kota Kinabalu is located at latitude 5.974900 and longitude 116.072400 (5° 58' 29.6" N, 116° 4' 20.6" E).
What is the population of Kota Kinabalu?
Kota Kinabalu has an approximate population of 500,421.
What country is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu is located in Malaysia, Asia.
What time zone is Kota Kinabalu in?
Kota Kinabalu uses the Asia/Kuching time zone (UTC+8 all year).
Which major city is closest to Kota Kinabalu?
The nearest major city is Sandakan, about 227 km (141 miles) to the E of Kota Kinabalu.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.