Current Date And Time In Southern Red Sea, Eritrea
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
02:40:34 EAT
Capital: Assab
Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
Population: 398,659
Area: 27,600.00 km²
State Code: DK
Explore the interactive satellite map of Southern Red Sea, a state or administrative region of Eritrea, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Southern Red Sea — 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 Southern Red Sea in Eritrea.
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 Eritrea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 13.8752° N | 41.4413° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.8752 | 41.4413 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 52' 31" N | 41° 26' 29" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 52.5092' N | 41° 26.4751' E |
| Population | 398,659 |
| Area (km²) | 27,600.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 10,656.42 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 14.45 /km² |
| Elevation | 294 m / 963 ft |
| Area Rank | #3 in Eritrea |
| Population Rank | #6 of 6 in Eritrea |
| GPS (DD) | 13.8752, 41.4413 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Southern Red Sea 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 Eritrea.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debub | Eritrea | NW | 274 km | 170 mi | ~3h 25m | 🗺 View |
| Maekel | Eritrea | NW | 320 km | 199 mi | ~4h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Northern Red Sea | Eritrea | NW | 387 km | 240 mi | ~4h 50m | 🗺 View |
| Gash-Barka | Eritrea | NW | 443 km | 275 mi | ~5h 32m | 🗺 View |
| Anseba | Eritrea | NW | 485 km | 302 mi | ~6h 4m | 🗺 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 Southern Red Sea, along with each city's aerial distance from Assab, Southern Red Sea'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assab | 13.0092° N | 42.7394° E | 22 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Edd | 13.9309° N | 41.6938° E | 7 m | 153 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Southern Red Sea is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Eritrea. 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 Southern Red Sea on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Eritrea.
The satellite view of Southern Red Sea 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 Eritrea national map
Southern Red Sea occupies a distinct geographic zone within Eritrea 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 Southern Red Sea 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 Eritrea. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Southern Red Sea 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 Eritrea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Southern Red Sea are latitude 13.8752° and longitude 41.4413°. In directional format: 13.8752° N, 41.4413° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Southern Red Sea in Eritrea and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Southern Red Sea is a state or administrative region of Eritrea, located in Africa. Its capital city is Assab. View the exact position of Southern Red Sea on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Southern Red Sea is at: Latitude 13° 52' 31" N and Longitude 41° 26' 29" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Southern Red Sea covers a total area of approximately 27,600.00 km² (10,656.42 mi²). This is roughly 22.75% of Eritrea's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Southern Red Sea is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.8752, 41.4413 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Southern Red Sea in Eritrea. For broader context, explore the Eritrea national map or nearby states.
Today in Southern Red Sea, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 12h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Southern Red Sea's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Southern Red Sea is approximately 1,545 km (960 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,479 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Southern Red Sea — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fatu-Hiva, French Polynesia, roughly 376 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.
Assab, the capital of Southern Red Sea, is approximately 485 km (302 mi) NW of Asmara, the national capital of Eritrea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
