Gisenyi, Rwanda — GPS Coordinates
1° 42' 10.0" S, 29° 15' 23.0" E
| Country | Rwanda |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 172,357 |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Gisenyi, Rwanda are -1.702780, 29.256390 in decimal degrees, which is 1° 42' 10.0" S, 29° 15' 23.0" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Gisenyi lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 172,357. 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 Gisenyi
- Sunrise
- 06:08
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 18:11
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 12h 03m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Kigali
- Antipode
- 1.702780, -150.743610
- 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.
Gisenyi Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -1.702780, 29.256390
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 1°42'10.0"S 29°15'23.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 1°42.167'S 29°15.383'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 751035E 9811644N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kxsy3dpbe
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 6GCF77W4+VHJ
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-1.702780,29.256390
Distances from Gisenyi
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4 km | 3 mi | NW (316°) |
| Musanze | 48 km | 30 mi | ENE (62°) |
| Kigali | 93 km | 58 mi | ESE (107°) |
| Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | 99 km | 61 mi | SSW (208°) |
| Nyagatare | 127 km | 79 mi | ENE (69°) |
| Bujumbura, Burundi | 187 km | 116 mi | S (176°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Gisenyi, Rwanda?
Gisenyi is located at latitude -1.702780 and longitude 29.256390 (1° 42' 10.0" S, 29° 15' 23.0" E).
What is the population of Gisenyi?
Gisenyi has an approximate population of 172,357.
What country is Gisenyi in?
Gisenyi is located in Rwanda, Africa.
What time zone is Gisenyi in?
Gisenyi uses the Africa/Kigali time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Gisenyi?
The nearest major city is Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, about 4 km (3 miles) to the NW of Gisenyi.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.