Kaesŏng, North Korea — GPS Coordinates
37° 58' 15.0" N, 126° 33' 16.0" E
| Country | North Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 338,155 |
| Timezone | Asia/Pyongyang |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
The GPS coordinates of Kaesŏng, North Korea are 37.970830, 126.554440 in decimal degrees, which is 37° 58' 15.0" N, 126° 33' 16.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Kaesŏng lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 338,155. 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 Kaesŏng
- Sunrise
- 05:44
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:36
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 52m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+9
- Asia/Pyongyang
- Antipode
- -37.970830, -53.445560
- 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.
Kaesŏng Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 37.970830, 126.554440
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 37°58'15.0"N 126°33'16.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 37°58.250'N 126°33.266'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 52N 285185E 4205400N
- Geohash · base32 index
- wycbpb6hh
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8Q98XHC3+8QP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:37.970830,126.554440
Distances from Kaesŏng
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paech’ŏn-ŭp | 22 km | 14 mi | W (276°) |
| Goyang-si, South Korea | 43 km | 27 mi | SE (145°) |
| Yangju, South Korea | 47 km | 29 mi | ESE (109°) |
| Uijeongbu-si, South Korea | 50 km | 31 mi | ESE (120°) |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | 54 km | 34 mi | W (270°) |
| Bucheon-si, South Korea | 56 km | 35 mi | SSE (159°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Kaesŏng, North Korea?
Kaesŏng is located at latitude 37.970830 and longitude 126.554440 (37° 58' 15.0" N, 126° 33' 16.0" E).
What is the population of Kaesŏng?
Kaesŏng has an approximate population of 338,155.
What country is Kaesŏng in?
Kaesŏng is located in North Korea, Asia.
What time zone is Kaesŏng in?
Kaesŏng uses the Asia/Pyongyang time zone (UTC+9 all year).
Which major city is closest to Kaesŏng?
The nearest major city is Paech’ŏn-ŭp, about 22 km (14 miles) to the W of Kaesŏng.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.