Current Date And Time In Lukolela, Democratic Republic Of The Congo
Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:32:35 WAT
State: Équateur
Currency: Congolese Franc (CDF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (WAT)
Population: 15,000
District: Lukolela
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lukolela, a city in Équateur, 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 Lukolela — 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 Lukolela.
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) | 1.0605° S | 17.1821° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.0605 | 17.1821 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 3' 38" S | 17° 10' 56" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 3.6276' S | 17° 10.926' E |
| City | Lukolela |
| State | Équateur |
| Country | Democratic Republic Of The Congo |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Lukolela |
| Time Zone | +01:00 to +02:00 |
| Population | 15,000 |
| Elevation | 316 m / 1,037 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.0605, 17.1821 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lukolela 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 Équateur.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yumbi | Équateur | SW | 116 km | 72 mi | ~1h 56m | 🗺 View |
| Loukoléla | Cuvette | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Équateur, the home state of Lukolela, along with each city's aerial distance from Mbandaka, Équateur'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mbandaka | 0.0487° N | 18.2603° E | 315 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bolenge | 0° S | 18.2167° E | 317 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Basankusu | 1.221° N | 19.8021° E | 336 m | 215 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Binga | 0.564° N | 20.3309° E | 378 m | 237 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bodalangi | 3.2285° N | 22.2297° E | 445 m | 565 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boende | -0.7333° S | 19.2° E | - | 136 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bongandanga | 1.5074° N | 21.0729° E | 390 m | 352 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bosobolo | 4.1875° N | 19.8753° E | 433 m | 494 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bumba | 2.1962° N | 22.4709° E | 366 m | 525 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Businga | 3.3421° N | 20.8732° E | 356 m | 467 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Lukolela gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Équateur. 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 Équateur 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 Lukolela are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lukolela 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
Lukolela sits within Équateur, 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 Lukolela 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 Équateur. › Browse every city in Équateur
Coordinates for Lukolela 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 Lukolela are latitude -1.0605° and longitude 17.1821°. In directional format: 1.0605° S, 17.1821° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lukolela in Équateur and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lukolela is a city in Équateur, Democratic Republic Of The Congo, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Lukolela. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lukolela sits at: Latitude 1° 3' 38" S and Longitude 17° 10' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lukolela has a population of approximately 15,000 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Équateur.
The interactive satellite map of Lukolela is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.0605, 17.1821 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lukolela in Équateur. For broader context, explore the Équateur state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lukolela is Mbandaka Airport (MDK), roughly 172 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lukolela is approximately 172 km (107 mi) from Mbandaka, the capital of Équateur, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Équateur.
Lukolela sits at an elevation of approximately 316 meters (1,037 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Équateur.
The closest cities to Lukolela include Yumbi, Loukoléla. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lukolela, sunrise is at 05:54 AM and sunset is at 06:00 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lukolela's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lukolela is approximately 118 km (73 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 1,912 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lukolela — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Napari Village, Kiribati, roughly 495 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.
Lukolela is approximately 418 km (260 mi) SW 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.
