Current Date And Time In Mek'ele, Ethiopia
Friday, 07 August 2026
08:47:30 EAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mek'ele, a city in Tigray, 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 Mek'ele — 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 Mek'ele.
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) | 13.4967° N | 39.4753° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 13.4967 | 39.4753 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 29' 48" N | 39° 28' 31" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 29.8002' N | 39° 28.5168' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mek'ele 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 Tigray.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekele | Tigray | W | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Dolo | Tigray | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Wik’ro | Tigray | NE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Hagere Selam | Tigray | NW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Abiy Adi | Tigray | W | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Idaga Hamus | Tigray | N | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 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 Tigray, the home state of Mek'ele, along with each city's aerial distance from Mekele, Tigray'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adigrat | 14.277° N | 39.462° E | 2,457 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Inda Silase | 14.1031° N | 38.2829° E | 1,912 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aksum | 14.1211° N | 38.7234° E | 2,131 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Adwa | 14.1635° N | 38.8992° E | 1,895 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alamata | 12.416° N | 39.5597° E | 1,554 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wik’ro | 13.7953° N | 39.603° E | 2,002 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maych’ew | 12.7875° N | 39.5422° E | 2,400 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dolo | 13.4992° N | 39.6372° E | 2,379 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sheraro | 14.4008° N | 37.934° E | 1,170 m | 194 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Korem | 12.5058° N | 39.5228° E | 2,487 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport IATA: MQX 7 km (4 mi) from Mek'ele |
The exact GPS location of Mek'ele gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tigray. 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 Tigray 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 Mek'ele are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mek'ele 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
Mek'ele sits within Tigray, 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 Mek'ele 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 Tigray. › Browse every city in Tigray
Coordinates for Mek'ele 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 Mek'ele are latitude 13.4967° and longitude 39.4753°. In directional format: 13.4967° N, 39.4753° E. These coordinates mark the center of Mek'ele in Tigray and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mek'ele is a city in Tigray, 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, Mek'ele sits at: Latitude 13° 29' 48" N and Longitude 39° 28' 31" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mek'ele has a population of approximately 457,900 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tigray.
The interactive satellite map of Mek'ele is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 13.4967, 39.4753 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mek'ele in Tigray. For broader context, explore the Tigray state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mek'ele is Mekele Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mek'ele is approximately 1 km (1 mi) from Mekele, the capital of Tigray, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tigray.
Mek'ele sits at an elevation of approximately 2,068 meters (6,785 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tigray.
The closest cities to Mek'ele include Mekele, Dolo, Wik’ro. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mek'ele, sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 06:48 PM, giving a day length of 12h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mek'ele's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mek'ele is approximately 1,502 km (934 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,273 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mek'ele — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fatu-Hiva, French Polynesia, roughly 392 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.
Mek'ele is approximately 504 km (313 mi) S of Addis Ababa, the national capital of Ethiopia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
