Current Date And Time In Sifra, Ethiopia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:32:16 EAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sifra, 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 Sifra 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 Sifra.
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) | 11.6046° N | 40.0166° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.6046 | 40.0166 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 36' 17" N | 40° 0' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 36.2772' N | 40° 0.9972' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sifra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mile | Afar | E | 84 km | 52 mi | ~1h 24m | 🗺 View |
| Logiya | Afar | E | 106 km | 66 mi | ~1h 46m | 🗺 View |
| Samara | Afar | E | 110 km | 68 mi | ~1h 50m | 🗺 View |
| Dubti | Afar | E | 117 km | 73 mi | ~1h 57m | 🗺 View |
| Mehoni | Afar | N | 139 km | 86 mi | ~2h 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 Afar, the home state of Sifra, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samara | 11.7934° N | 41.0058° E | 433 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport IATA: MQX 214 km (133 mi) from Sifra |
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| 🗺 Map of Asaita |
| 🗺 Map of Gawane |
The exact GPS location of Sifra 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 Sifra are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sifra 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
Sifra 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 Sifra 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 Sifra 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 Sifra are latitude 11.6046° and longitude 40.0166°. In directional format: 11.6046° N, 40.0166° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sifra in Afar and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sifra 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, Sifra sits at: Latitude 11° 36' 17" N and Longitude 40° 0' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sifra has a population of approximately 22,400 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Afar.
The interactive satellite map of Sifra is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.6046, 40.0166 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sifra in Afar. For broader context, explore the Afar state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sifra is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX), roughly 214 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sifra is approximately 155 km (96 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.
Sifra sits at an elevation of approximately 936 meters (3,071 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 Sifra include Mile, Logiya, Samara. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sifra, sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sifra's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sifra is approximately 1,292 km (803 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,364 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sifra — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fatu-Hiva, French Polynesia, roughly 191 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.
Sifra is approximately 319 km (198 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.
