Bloemfontein, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
29° 7' 15.9" S, 26° 12' 50.4" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 556,637 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Bloemfontein, South Africa are -29.121070, 26.214000 in decimal degrees, which is 29° 7' 15.9" S, 26° 12' 50.4" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Bloemfontein lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 556,637. 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 Bloemfontein
- Sunrise
- 06:53
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:50
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 10h 56m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 29.121070, -153.786000
- 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.
Bloemfontein Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -29.121070, 26.214000
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 29°7'15.9"S 26°12'50.4"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 29°7.264'S 26°12.840'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 423532E 6778345N
- Geohash · base32 index
- kdfdkd8mq
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G28V6H7+HJC
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-29.121070,26.214000
Distances from Bloemfontein
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botshabelo | 52 km | 32 mi | ESE (108°) |
| Maseru, Lesotho | 125 km | 78 mi | E (100°) |
| Virginia | 130 km | 81 mi | NNE (30°) |
| Welkom | 137 km | 85 mi | NNE (22°) |
| Kimberley | 148 km | 92 mi | WNW (287°) |
| Kroonstad | 192 km | 119 mi | NNE (32°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Bloemfontein, South Africa?
Bloemfontein is located at latitude -29.121070 and longitude 26.214000 (29° 7' 15.9" S, 26° 12' 50.4" E).
What is the population of Bloemfontein?
Bloemfontein has an approximate population of 556,637.
What country is Bloemfontein in?
Bloemfontein is located in South Africa, Africa.
What time zone is Bloemfontein in?
Bloemfontein uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Bloemfontein?
The nearest major city is Botshabelo, about 52 km (32 miles) to the ESE of Bloemfontein.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.