Bursa, Turkey — GPS Coordinates
40° 11' 44.1" N, 29° 3' 36.5" E
| Country | Turkey |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 3,101,833 |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in northwestern Turkey, Bursa is situated inland, near the Sea of Marmara and the foothills of Mount Uludağ. This city is known for its rich history and cultural significance as the first major capital of the Ottoman Empire.
The coordinates 40.1956, 29.0601 can be used for various practical purposes, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations with others via drop-pins, or geotagging photos. These precise coordinates pinpoint the city for easy navigation and reference in mapping applications.
Geographic Facts About Bursa
- Sunrise
- 06:09
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 20:12
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 14h 03m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Europe/Istanbul
- Antipode
- -40.195590, -150.939870
- 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.
Bursa Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 40.195590, 29.060130
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 40°11'44.1"N 29°3'36.5"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 40°11.735'N 29°3.608'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 35N 675356E 4451501N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sxhstm2uq
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8GGF53W6+63J
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:40.195590,29.060130
Distances from Bursa
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| İnegol | 41 km | 25 mi | ESE (109°) |
| Mustafakemalpaşa | 58 km | 36 mi | WSW (253°) |
| Gebze | 74 km | 46 mi | NNE (25°) |
| Maltepe | 83 km | 51 mi | N (6°) |
| Sultanbeyli | 87 km | 54 mi | NNE (12°) |
| Ataşehir | 88 km | 55 mi | N (3°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Bursa?
The coordinates for Bursa are 40.1956° N latitude and 29.0601° E longitude. When reading coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north-south positioning) and the second represents longitude (east-west positioning).
What time zone is Bursa in and what is its UTC offset?
Bursa operates on Turkey Time (TRT), which is in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. This time zone has a UTC offset of +3 hours.
How can I use Bursa's coordinates with a maps application?
To use Bursa's coordinates in a maps app, simply enter '40.1956, 29.0601' into the search bar. This will direct you to the city's location, allowing for route planning and navigation.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.