Current Date And Time In Tanta, Egypt
Friday, 24 July 2026
12:07:53 EET
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tanta, a city in Gharbia, Egypt, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Tanta — 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 Tanta.
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 Egypt operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 30.7885° N | 31.0019° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 30.7885 | 31.0019 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 30° 47' 18" N | 31° 0' 7" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 30° 47.3082' N | 31° 0.1152' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tanta 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 Gharbia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maḩallat Marḩum | Gharbia | W | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| As Sanţah | Gharbia | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Minyat Ibyar | Gharbia | NW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Ad Daljamun | Gharbia | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Kafr az Zayyat | Gharbia | W | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Quţur | Gharbia | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 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 Gharbia, the home state of Tanta, along with each city's aerial distance from Tanta, Gharbia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Maḩallah al Kubrá | 30.9706° N | 31.1669° E | 17 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zefta | 30.7142° N | 31.2443° E | 16 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Samannud | 30.9616° N | 31.2407° E | 12 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kafr az Zayyat | 30.8248° N | 30.8181° E | 18 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Basyun | 30.9398° N | 30.8134° E | 12 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| As Sanţah | 30.7461° N | 31.1296° E | 11 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quţur | 30.9723° N | 30.9561° E | 9 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ad Daljamun | 30.8089° N | 30.8356° E | - | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maḩallat Marḩum | 30.8021° N | 30.9592° E | - | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Minyat Ibyar | 30.8456° N | 30.8794° E | - | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sphinx International Airport IATA: SPX 76 km (47 mi) from Tanta |
The exact GPS location of Tanta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gharbia. 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 Gharbia 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 Tanta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tanta 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 Egypt map
Tanta sits within Gharbia, Egypt, 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 Tanta 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 Gharbia. › Browse every city in Gharbia
Coordinates for Tanta 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 Egypt. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Tanta are latitude 30.7885° and longitude 31.0019°. In directional format: 30.7885° N, 31.0019° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tanta in Gharbia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tanta is a city in Gharbia, Egypt, 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, Tanta sits at: Latitude 30° 47' 18" N and Longitude 31° 0' 7" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tanta has a population of approximately 576,648 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gharbia.
The interactive satellite map of Tanta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 30.7885, 31.0019 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tanta in Gharbia. For broader context, explore the Gharbia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tanta is Sphinx International Airport (SPX), roughly 76 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tanta sits at an elevation of approximately 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gharbia.
The closest cities to Tanta include Maḩallat Marḩum, As Sanţah, Minyat Ibyar. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tanta, sunrise is at 05:07 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM, giving a day length of 13h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tanta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tanta is approximately 3,427 km (2,130 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,965 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tanta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 829 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.
Tanta is approximately 84 km (52 mi) S of Cairo, the national capital of Egypt, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
