Current Date And Time In Kolwezi, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Monday, 03 August 2026
15:04:43 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kolwezi, a city in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kolwezi — 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 Kolwezi.
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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.7275° S | 25.5089° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -10.7275 | 25.5089 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 43' 39" S | 25° 30' 32" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 43.6516' S | 25° 30.5335' E |
| City | Kolwezi |
| State | Haut-Katanga |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Elevation | 1,524 m / 5,001 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -10.7275, 25.5089 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kolwezi 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 Haut-Katanga.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubudi | Haut-Katanga | NE | 100 km | 62 mi | ~1h 40m | 🗺 View |
| Shinkolobwe | Haut-Katanga | E | 119 km | 74 mi | ~1h 59m | 🗺 View |
| Kambove | Haut-Katanga | E | 120 km | 75 mi | ~2h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Likasi | Haut-Katanga | E | 137 km | 85 mi | ~2h 17m | 🗺 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 Haut-Katanga, the home state of Kolwezi, along with each city's aerial distance from Lubumbashi, Haut-Katanga'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubumbashi | -11.6609° S | 27.4794° E | 1,260 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Likasi | -10.983° S | 26.7384° E | 1,288 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kipushi | -11.761° S | 27.2514° E | 1,348 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kambove | -10.8735° S | 26.5975° E | 1,386 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pweto | -8.466° S | 28.9008° E | 954 m | 388 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mokambo | -12.4277° S | 28.3468° E | 1,334 m | 127 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bukama | -9.1522° S | 25.8285° E | 772 m | 332 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dilolo | -10.6858° S | 22.3397° E | 1,023 m | 571 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Étoile | -11.6253° S | 27.5798° E | - | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kabalo | -6.033° S | 26.9264° E | 555 m | 629 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kolwezi Airport IATA: KWZ 4 km (3 mi) from Kolwezi |
The exact GPS location of Kolwezi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Haut-Katanga. 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 Haut-Katanga 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 Kolwezi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kolwezi 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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo map
Kolwezi sits within Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, 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 Kolwezi 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 Haut-Katanga. › Browse every city in Haut-Katanga
Coordinates for Kolwezi 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 Democratic Republic Of The Congo. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kolwezi are latitude -10.7275° and longitude 25.5089°. In directional format: 10.7275° S, 25.5089° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kolwezi in Haut-Katanga and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kolwezi is a city in Haut-Katanga, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, 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, Kolwezi sits at: Latitude 10° 43' 39" S and Longitude 25° 30' 32" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Kolwezi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -10.7275, 25.5089 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kolwezi in Haut-Katanga. For broader context, explore the Haut-Katanga state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kolwezi is Kolwezi Airport (KWZ), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kolwezi is approximately 239 km (148 mi) from Lubumbashi, the capital of Haut-Katanga, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Haut-Katanga.
Kolwezi sits at an elevation of approximately 1,524 meters (5,001 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Haut-Katanga.
The closest cities to Kolwezi include Lubudi, Shinkolobwe, Kambove. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kolwezi, sunrise is at 05:33 AM and sunset is at 05:15 PM, giving a day length of 11h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kolwezi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kolwezi is approximately 1,194 km (742 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,790 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kolwezi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Napari Village, Kiribati, roughly 931 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.
Kolwezi is approximately 1,330 km (826 mi) NW of Kinshasa, the national capital of Democratic Republic Of The Congo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
