Current Date And Time In Laï, Chad
Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:04:33 WAT
State: Tandjilé
Currency: Central African CFA Franc (XAF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 27,071
Explore the interactive satellite map of Laï, a city in Tandjilé, Chad, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Laï — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Laï.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Chad operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.3972° N | 16.3007° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.3972 | 16.3007 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 23' 50" N | 16° 18' 2" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 23.832' N | 16° 18.0396' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Laï to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Tandjilé.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Béré | Tandjilé | SW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Déressia | Tandjilé | N | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Benoy | Tandjilé | NE | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Kelo | Tandjilé | W | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Tandjilé, the home state of Laï, along with each city's aerial distance from Laï, Tandjilé's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelo | 9.3086° N | 15.8066° E | 375 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Déressia | 9.7602° N | 16.2698° E | 346 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Béré | 9.3202° N | 16.1552° E | 361 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Benoy | 9.6626° N | 16.7235° E | 346 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
Salak Airport IATA: MVR 253 km (157 mi) from Laï |
The exact GPS location of Laï gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tandjilé. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Tandjilé state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Laï are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Laï lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Chad map
Laï sits within Tandjilé, Chad, in the Africa region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Laï for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Tandjilé. › Browse every city in Tandjilé
Coordinates for Laï in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Chad. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Laï are latitude 9.3972° and longitude 16.3007°. In directional format: 9.3972° N, 16.3007° E. These coordinates mark the center of Laï in Tandjilé and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Laï is a city in Tandjilé, Chad, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Laï sits at: Latitude 9° 23' 50" N and Longitude 16° 18' 2" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Laï has a population of approximately 27,071 people. This is roughly 4.392% of Tandjilé's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tandjilé.
The interactive satellite map of Laï is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.3972, 16.3007 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Laï in Tandjilé. For broader context, explore the Tandjilé state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Laï is Salak Airport (MVR), roughly 253 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Laï sits at an elevation of approximately 363 meters (1,191 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tandjilé.
The closest cities to Laï include Béré, Déressia, Benoy. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Laï, sunrise is at 05:45 AM and sunset is at 06:14 PM, giving a day length of 12h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Laï's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Laï is approximately 1,046 km (650 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,790 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Laï — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Roto, Cook Islands, roughly 285 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Laï is approximately 333 km (207 mi) NW of N'Djamena, the national capital of Chad, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
