Current Date And Time In South Kivu, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
18:26:10 WAT
Capital: Bukavu
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Area: 64,791.00 km²
State Code: SK
Explore the interactive satellite map of South Kivu, a state or administrative region of 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 South Kivu — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of South Kivu in Democratic Republic Of The Congo.
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) | 3.0117° S | 28.2994° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.0117 | 28.2994 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 0' 42" S | 28° 17' 58" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 0.6995' S | 28° 17.9661' E |
| State / Region | South Kivu |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital | Bukavu |
| State Code | SK |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Area (km²) | 64,791.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 25,015.93 mi² |
| Elevation | 1,134 m / 3,721 ft |
| Area Rank | #17 in Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| GPS (DD) | -3.0117, 28.2994 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from South Kivu to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Democratic Republic Of The Congo.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniema | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | W | 251 km | 156 mi | ~3h 8m | 🗺 View |
| North Kivu | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | N | 260 km | 162 mi | ~3h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Tanganyika | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | S | 365 km | 227 mi | ~4h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Lomami | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | SW | 433 km | 269 mi | ~5h 25m | 🗺 View |
| Sankuru | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | W | 546 km | 339 mi | ~6h 50m | 🗺 View |
| Tshopo | Democratic Republic Of The Congo | NW | 547 km | 340 mi | ~6h 50m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in South Kivu, along with each city's aerial distance from Bukavu, South Kivu's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukavu | -2.4908° S | 28.8428° E | 1,631 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uvira | -3.3953° S | 29.1378° E | 806 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kabare | -2.4968° S | 28.7908° E | 1,996 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kampene | -3.0117° S | 28.2994° E | 1,134 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kibombo | -2.8667° S | 27.8667° E | - | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of South Kivu is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for South Kivu on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Democratic Republic Of The Congo.
The satellite view of South Kivu helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Democratic Republic Of The Congo national map
South Kivu occupies a distinct geographic zone within Democratic Republic Of The Congo in the Africa region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of South Kivu for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Democratic Republic Of The Congo. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for South Kivu 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 region-specific 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 South Kivu are latitude -3.0117° and longitude 28.2994°. In directional format: 3.0117° S, 28.2994° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of South Kivu in Democratic Republic Of The Congo and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
South Kivu is a state or administrative region of Democratic Republic Of The Congo, located in Africa. Its capital city is Bukavu. View the exact position of South Kivu on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, South Kivu is at: Latitude 3° 0' 42" S and Longitude 28° 17' 58" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
South Kivu covers a total area of approximately 64,791.00 km² (25,015.93 mi²). This is roughly 2.76% of Democratic Republic Of The Congo's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of South Kivu is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.0117, 28.2994 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate South Kivu in Democratic Republic Of The Congo. For broader context, explore the Democratic Republic Of The Congo national map or nearby states.
Today in South Kivu, sunrise is at 05:12 AM and sunset is at 05:13 PM, giving a day length of 12h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from South Kivu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
South Kivu is approximately 335 km (208 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,146 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of South Kivu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Banana Village, Kiribati, roughly 640 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 place.
Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu, is approximately 1,515 km (942 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 National Capital card above.
