Sanaa, Yemen — GPS Coordinates
15° 21' 16.3" N, 44° 12' 23.3" E
| Country | Yemen |
| Continent | Middle East |
| Population | 1,937,451 |
| Timezone | Asia/Aden |
| UTC offset | UTC+3 |
Located in the western part of Yemen, Sanaa sits at an elevation in the Yemeni Highlands, making it an inland city. It is situated approximately 250 kilometers from the Red Sea, near the eastern edge of the Tihamah coastal plain, which contributes to its unique climate and geography.
The coordinates 15.3545, 44.2065 can be utilized for various practical applications, such as providing precise driving directions, sharing a specific location via drop-pin features, or geotagging photographs taken in and around the city. Utilizing these coordinates can enhance navigation and location accuracy in Sanaa.
Geographic Facts About Sanaa
- Sunrise
- 05:48
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:31
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 43m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+3
- Asia/Aden
- Antipode
- -15.354520, -135.793540
- 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.
Sanaa Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 15.354520, 44.206460
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 15°21'16.3"N 44°12'23.3"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 15°21.271'N 44°12.388'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 38N 414828E 1697694N
- Geohash · base32 index
- sfxrmgnnt
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 7H769634+RH4
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:15.354520,44.206460
Distances from Sanaa
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhamār | 93 km | 58 mi | SSE (167°) |
| Al Ḩudaydah | 148 km | 92 mi | WSW (245°) |
| Ibb | 154 km | 96 mi | S (181°) |
| Taiz | 198 km | 123 mi | S (186°) |
| Najrān, Saudi Arabia | 238 km | 148 mi | N (358°) |
| Jizan, Saudi Arabia | 246 km | 153 mi | NW (314°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Sanaa?
The precise coordinates of Sanaa are 15.3545° N latitude and 44.2065° E longitude. When reading coordinates, note that latitude is always listed first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Sanaa in and what does its UTC offset indicate?
Sanaa is in the Asia/Aden time zone, which has a UTC offset of +3 hours. This means that Sanaa is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use Sanaa's coordinates with a maps application?
To use Sanaa's coordinates in a maps app, simply enter '15.3545, 44.2065' into the search bar. This will direct you to the exact location on the map, allowing for navigation or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.