Current Date And Time In Rutshuru, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Friday, 14 August 2026
17:34:20 WAT
State: North Kivu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 82,680
District: Rutshuru Territory
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rutshuru, a city in North Kivu, 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 Rutshuru — 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 Rutshuru.
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) | 1.1867° S | 29.4467° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.1867 | 29.4467 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 11' 12" S | 29° 26' 48" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 11.1996' S | 29° 26.8014' E |
| City | Rutshuru |
| State | North Kivu |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Rutshuru Territory |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Population | 82,680 |
| Elevation | 1,241 m / 4,072 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.1867, 29.4467 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rutshuru 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 North Kivu.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirumba | North Kivu | NW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Katanda | North Kivu | N | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Goma | North Kivu | SW | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Sake | North Kivu | SW | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Kanyobagonga | North Kivu | NW | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Kayna | North Kivu | NW | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 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 North Kivu, the home state of Rutshuru, along with each city's aerial distance from Goma, North Kivu'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goma | -1.6741° S | 29.2285° E | 1,518 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Butembo | 0.1416° N | 29.2912° E | 1,736 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beni | 0.4911° N | 29.4731° E | 1,161 m | 242 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katwa | 0.0893° N | 29.3086° E | 1,750 m | 196 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hyosha | 0.6978° N | 29.5186° E | 1,055 m | 266 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mangina | 0.6042° N | 29.31° E | 970 m | 253 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kirumba | -1.0906° S | 29.2925° E | 1,876 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kayna | -0.6093° S | 29.1725° E | 1,753 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kanyobagonga | -0.6998° S | 29.1718° E | 1,772 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katanda | -0.8254° S | 29.3645° E | 968 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
Goma International Airport IATA: GOM 58 km (36 mi) from Rutshuru |
The exact GPS location of Rutshuru gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Kivu. 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 North Kivu 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 Rutshuru are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rutshuru 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
Rutshuru sits within North Kivu, 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 Rutshuru 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 North Kivu. › Browse every city in North Kivu
Coordinates for Rutshuru 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 Rutshuru are latitude -1.1867° and longitude 29.4467°. In directional format: 1.1867° S, 29.4467° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rutshuru in North Kivu and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rutshuru is a city in North Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Rutshuru Territory. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rutshuru sits at: Latitude 1° 11' 12" S and Longitude 29° 26' 48" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rutshuru has a population of approximately 82,680 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Kivu.
The interactive satellite map of Rutshuru is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.1867, 29.4467 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rutshuru in North Kivu. For broader context, explore the North Kivu state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rutshuru is Goma International Airport (GOM), roughly 58 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rutshuru is approximately 59 km (37 mi) from Goma, the capital of North Kivu, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Kivu.
Rutshuru sits at an elevation of approximately 1,241 meters (4,072 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Kivu.
The closest cities to Rutshuru include Kirumba, Katanda, Goma. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rutshuru, sunrise is at 05:03 AM and sunset is at 05:10 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rutshuru's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rutshuru is approximately 132 km (82 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,277 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rutshuru — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 762 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.
Rutshuru is approximately 1,608 km (999 mi) W 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.
