Welkom, South Africa — GPS Coordinates
27° 58' 38.7" S, 26° 44' 6.2" E
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 431,944 |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
| UTC offset | UTC+2 |
The GPS coordinates of Welkom, South Africa are -27.977420, 26.735060 in decimal degrees, which is 27° 58' 38.7" S, 26° 44' 6.2" E in degrees, minutes and seconds. Welkom lies in the southern and eastern hemispheres and has a population of approximately 431,944. 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 Welkom
- Sunrise
- 06:50
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 17:49
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 11h 00m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+2
- Africa/Johannesburg
- Antipode
- 27.977420, -153.264940
- 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.
Welkom Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -27.977420, 26.735060
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 27°58'38.7"S 26°44'6.2"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 27°58.645'S 26°44.104'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35S 473945E 6905271N
- Geohash · base32 index
- ke50b6ggs
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 5G482PFP+22M
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-27.977420,26.735060
Distances from Welkom
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 19 km | 12 mi | SE (138°) |
| Kroonstad | 61 km | 38 mi | NE (54°) |
| Orkney | 111 km | 69 mi | N (357°) |
| Klerksdorp | 125 km | 78 mi | N (357°) |
| Bloemfontein | 137 km | 85 mi | SSW (202°) |
| Botshabelo | 143 km | 89 mi | S (180°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the GPS coordinates of Welkom, South Africa?
Welkom is located at latitude -27.977420 and longitude 26.735060 (27° 58' 38.7" S, 26° 44' 6.2" E).
What is the population of Welkom?
Welkom has an approximate population of 431,944.
What country is Welkom in?
Welkom is located in South Africa, Africa.
What time zone is Welkom in?
Welkom uses the Africa/Johannesburg time zone (UTC+2 all year).
Which major city is closest to Welkom?
The nearest major city is Virginia, about 19 km (12 miles) to the SE of Welkom.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.