Current Date And Time In Samara, Ethiopia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:31:41 EAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Samara, a city in Afar, Ethiopia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Samara β 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 Samara.
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 Ethiopia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.7934° N | 41.0058° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.7934 | 41.0058 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 47' 36" N | 41° 0' 21" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 47.6052' N | 41° 0.3468' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Samara 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 Afar.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logiya | Afar | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Dubti | Afar | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Mile | Afar | SW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Asaita | Afar | SE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Sifra | Afar | W | 110 km | 68 mi | ~1h 50m | 🗺 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 Afar, the home state of Samara, along with each city's aerial distance from Asaita, Afar'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asaita | 11.5684° N | 41.4387° E | 371 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Awash | 8.9936° N | 40.1664° E | 912 m | 318 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dubti | 11.7329° N | 41.082° E | 381 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Logiya | 11.7262° N | 40.9797° E | 400 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mehoni | 12.7988° N | 39.6445° E | 1,787 m | 238 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arerti | 13.95° N | 40.6667° E | - | 278 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sifra | 11.6046° N | 40.0166° E | 936 m | 155 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mile | 11.4217° N | 40.7628° E | 491 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gawane | 10.1666° N | 40.6469° E | 620 m | 178 km | 🗺 View Map |
Djibouti-Ambouli Airport IATA: JIB 236 km (147 mi) from Samara |
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| 🗺 Map of Gawane |
| 🗺 Map of Mehoni |
The exact GPS location of Samara gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Afar. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Afar 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 Samara are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Samara 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 Ethiopia map
Samara sits within Afar, Ethiopia, 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 Samara 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 Afar. › Browse every city in Afar
Coordinates for Samara 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 Ethiopia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Samara are latitude 11.7934° and longitude 41.0058°. In directional format: 11.7934° N, 41.0058° E. These coordinates mark the center of Samara in Afar and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Samara is a city in Afar, Ethiopia, 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, Samara sits at: Latitude 11° 47' 36" N and Longitude 41° 0' 21" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Samara has a population of approximately 50,000 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Afar.
The interactive satellite map of Samara is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.7934, 41.0058 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Samara in Afar. For broader context, explore the Afar state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Samara is Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB), roughly 236 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Samara is approximately 53 km (33 mi) from Asaita, the capital of Afar, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Afar.
Samara sits at an elevation of approximately 433 meters (1,421 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Afar.
The closest cities to Samara include Logiya, Dubti, Mile. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Samara, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 06:38 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Samara's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Samara is approximately 1,313 km (816 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,468 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Samara — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fatu-Hiva, French Polynesia, roughly 150 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.
Samara is approximately 395 km (245 mi) SW of Addis Ababa, the national capital of Ethiopia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
