Current Date And Time In Dessie, Ethiopia
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Dessie, a city in Amhara, 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 Dessie — 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 Dessie.
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) | 11.1333° N | 39.6333° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.1333 | 39.6333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 7' 60" N | 39° 37' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 7.9998' N | 39° 37.9998' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dessie 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 Amhara.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kombolcha | Amhara | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Hayk’ | Amhara | N | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Harbu | Amhara | SE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Bati | Amhara | E | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Kemise | Amhara | SE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Mersa | Amhara | N | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 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 Amhara, the home state of Dessie, along with each city's aerial distance from Bahir Dar, Amhara'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonder | 12.6° N | 37.4667° E | 2,201 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bahir Dar | 11.5936° N | 37.3908° E | 1,799 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Debre Birhan | 9.6795° N | 39.5326° E | 2,830 m | 316 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Debre Mark’os | 10.35° N | 37.7333° E | 2,487 m | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kombolcha | 11.0816° N | 39.7434° E | 1,883 m | 263 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Debre Tabor | 11.85° N | 38.0167° E | 2,692 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Weldiya | 11.8277° N | 39.5916° E | 1,892 m | 241 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mot’a | 11.0833° N | 37.8667° E | 2,412 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Finote Selam | 10.7° N | 37.2667° E | 1,914 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kobo | 10.028° N | 39.8528° E | 1,447 m | 320 km | 🗺 View Map |
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport IATA: ADD 256 km (159 mi) from Dessie |
The exact GPS location of Dessie gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Amhara. 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 Amhara 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 Dessie are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dessie 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
Dessie sits within Amhara, 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 Dessie 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 Amhara. › Browse every city in Amhara
Coordinates for Dessie 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 Dessie are latitude 11.1333° and longitude 39.6333°. In directional format: 11.1333° N, 39.6333° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dessie in Amhara and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dessie is a city in Amhara, 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, Dessie sits at: Latitude 11° 7' 60" N and Longitude 39° 37' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dessie has a population of approximately 270,400 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Amhara.
The interactive satellite map of Dessie is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.1333, 39.6333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dessie in Amhara. For broader context, explore the Amhara state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dessie is Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD), roughly 256 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dessie is approximately 250 km (155 mi) from Bahir Dar, the capital of Amhara, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Amhara.
Dessie sits at an elevation of approximately 2,494 meters (8,183 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Amhara.
The closest cities to Dessie include Kombolcha, Hayk’, Harbu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dessie, sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 06:43 PM, giving a day length of 12h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dessie's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dessie is approximately 1,239 km (770 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,329 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dessie — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tahuata, French Polynesia, roughly 192 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.
Dessie is approximately 254 km (158 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.
