Arequipa, Peru — GPS Coordinates
16° 23' 56.4" S, 71° 32' 14.9" W
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,008,290 |
| Timezone | America/Lima |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
Located in southern Peru, Arequipa is surrounded by stunning volcanic mountains and is situated inland, east of the Pacific coast. It lies in a valley at the foot of the Misti volcano, which is a prominent landmark in the region.
The coordinates -16.3990, -71.5375 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos taken in Arequipa. Entering these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application will guide you directly to the city.
Geographic Facts About Arequipa
- Sunrise
- 06:08
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 17:37
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 29m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Lima
- Antipode
- 16.398990, 108.462530
- 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.
Arequipa Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -16.398990, -71.537470
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 16°23'56.4"S 71°32'14.9"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 16°23.939'S 71°32.248'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 19S 228982E 8185235N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6mj4snshb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 57MCJF27+C22
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-16.398990,-71.537470
Distances from Arequipa
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puno | 173 km | 108 mi | ENE (69°) |
| Juliaca | 180 km | 112 mi | ENE (57°) |
| Tacna | 226 km | 140 mi | SE (143°) |
| Arica, Chile | 266 km | 165 mi | SSE (151°) |
| Cusco | 322 km | 200 mi | N (352°) |
| La Paz, Bolivia | 361 km | 225 mi | E (92°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Arequipa and how can I read them?
Arequipa is located at -16.3990 latitude and -71.5375 longitude. The first number indicates the latitude, which tells you how far north or south the city is from the equator, while the second number indicates the longitude, showing its position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Arequipa in and what does its UTC offset imply?
Arequipa operates on Peru Time (America/Lima), which is UTC-5. This means it is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time, and it does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Arequipa with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates -16.3990, -71.5375 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems and apps will recognize this format, allowing you to view the location or get directions.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.