Current Date And Time In Safaga, Egypt
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:47:33 EET
Explore the interactive satellite map of Safaga, a city in Red Sea, 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 Safaga — 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 Safaga.
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) | 26.7491° N | 33.9389° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 26.7491 | 33.9389 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 44' 57" N | 33° 56' 20" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 44.9436' N | 33° 56.3346' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Safaga 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 Red Sea.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makadi Bay | Red Sea | N | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Hurghada | Red Sea | N | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| El Gouna | Red Sea | N | 76 km | 47 mi | ~1h 16m | 🗺 View |
| Al Quşayr | Red Sea | SE | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 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 Red Sea, the home state of Safaga, along with each city's aerial distance from Hurghada, Red Sea'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurghada | 27.2574° N | 33.8129° E | 11 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zaafarana | 29.1101° N | 32.6601° E | 6 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ras Gharib | 28.3583° N | 33.0783° E | 16 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bani Suwayf al Jadidah | 29.033° N | 31.1141° E | 46 m | 330 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hala'ib | 22.2227° N | 36.6468° E | 4 m | 629 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Quşayr | 26.1061° N | 34.2772° E | 23 m | 136 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ar Radisiyah Qibli | 24.9065° N | 32.8856° E | 97 m | 277 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Gouna | 27.3942° N | 33.6783° E | 8 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shalateen | 23.1324° N | 35.5909° E | 10 m | 492 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shalatin | 23.1391° N | 35.5982° E | 11 m | 492 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hurghada International Airport IATA: HRG 50 km (31 mi) from Safaga |
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The exact GPS location of Safaga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Red Sea. 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 Red Sea 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 Safaga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Safaga 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
Safaga sits within Red Sea, 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 Safaga 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 Red Sea. › Browse every city in Red Sea
Coordinates for Safaga 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 Safaga are latitude 26.7491° and longitude 33.9389°. In directional format: 26.7491° N, 33.9389° E. These coordinates mark the center of Safaga in Red Sea and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Safaga is a city in Red Sea, 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, Safaga sits at: Latitude 26° 44' 57" N and Longitude 33° 56' 20" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Safaga has a population of approximately 53,639 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Red Sea.
The interactive satellite map of Safaga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 26.7491, 33.9389 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Safaga in Red Sea. For broader context, explore the Red Sea state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Safaga is Hurghada International Airport (HRG), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Safaga is approximately 58 km (36 mi) from Hurghada, the capital of Red Sea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Red Sea.
Safaga sits at an elevation of approximately 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Red Sea.
The closest cities to Safaga include Makadi Bay, Hurghada, El Gouna. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Safaga, sunrise is at 05:13 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 13h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Safaga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Safaga is approximately 2,978 km (1,850 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,374 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Safaga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 512 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.
Safaga is approximately 453 km (281 mi) NW of Cairo, the national capital of Egypt, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
