Kazan, Russia — GPS Coordinates
55° 47' 19.5" N, 49° 7' 19.7" E
| Country | Russia |
| Continent | Europe |
| Population | 1,243,500 |
| Timezone | Europe/Moscow |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the European part of Russia, Kazan lies at the confluence of the Volga and Kazanka rivers. It is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan and is situated approximately 800 kilometers east of Moscow, making it an important cultural and economic hub in the region.
The coordinates 55.7887, 49.1221 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pins for meeting locations, or geotagging photos taken in Kazan. These coordinates provide precise location data that can enhance navigation and location-based activities.
Geographic Facts About Kazan
- Sunrise
- 04:06
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 19:34
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 15h 28m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Europe/Moscow
- Antipode
- -55.788740, -130.877860
- 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.
Kazan Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 55.788740, 49.122140
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 55°47'19.5"N 49°7'19.7"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 55°47.324'N 49°7.328'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 39N 382252E 6184163N
- Geohash · base32 index
- v1fvmu18u
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 9H7FQ4QC+FVR
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:55.788740,49.122140
Distances from Kazan
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novocheboksarsk | 108 km | 67 mi | WNW (290°) |
| Yoshkar-Ola | 121 km | 75 mi | NW (322°) |
| Cheboksary | 123 km | 76 mi | WNW (289°) |
| Ulyanovsk | 169 km | 105 mi | SSW (196°) |
| Nizhnekamsk | 170 km | 105 mi | E (95°) |
| Dimitrovgrad | 178 km | 111 mi | S (170°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Kazan?
The coordinates for Kazan are 55.7887° N latitude and 49.1221° E longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Kazan in?
Kazan operates on Europe/Moscow time zone, which is UTC+3. This means it is three hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates 55.7887, 49.1221 in a maps app, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems and mapping platforms will recognize the format and provide directions to the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.