Current Date And Time In Kankan, Guinea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:56:31 GMT
State: Kankan Region
Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 221,428
District: Kankan Prefecture
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kankan, a city in Kankan Region, Guinea, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kankan — 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 Kankan.
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 Guinea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 10.3854° N | 9.3057° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 10.3854 | -9.3057 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 10° 23' 8" N | 9° 18' 20" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 10° 23.1252' N | 9° 18.3408' W |
| City | Kankan |
| State | Kankan Region (Kankan) |
| Country | Guinea |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Kankan Prefecture |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 221,428 |
| Elevation | 381 m / 1,250 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 10.3854, -9.3057 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kankan 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 Kankan Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karfamoria | Kankan Region | NE | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Bate Nafadji | Kankan Region | N | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Norassouba | Kankan Region | N | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Kouroussa | Kankan Region | NW | 70 km | 43 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Mandiana | Kankan Region | E | 72 km | 45 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 View |
| Niandan Koro | Kankan Region | N | 78 km | 48 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 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 Kankan Region, the home state of Kankan, along with each city's aerial distance from Kankan, Kankan Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siguiri | 11.4228° N | -9.1685° W | 368 m | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kouroussa | 10.65° N | -9.8833° W | 383 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kintinian | 11.6° N | -9.3833° W | 416 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kérouané | 9.2667° N | -9.0167° W | 533 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Douako | 9.7333° N | -10.1833° W | 491 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mandiana | 10.6258° N | -8.6941° W | 373 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nongoa | 9.9833° N | -10.15° W | 496 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tomba-kanssa | 11.7232° N | -10.189° W | 457 m | 177 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tokonou | 9.65° N | -9.7833° W | 562 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Siguirini | 11.8288° N | -10.0455° W | 558 m | 180 km | 🗺 View Map |
Modibo Keita International Airport IATA: BKO 281 km (175 mi) from Kankan |
The exact GPS location of Kankan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kankan Region. 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 Kankan Region 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 Kankan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kankan 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 Guinea map
Kankan sits within Kankan Region, Guinea, 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 Kankan 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 Kankan Region. › Browse every city in Kankan Region
Coordinates for Kankan 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 Guinea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kankan are latitude 10.3854° and longitude -9.3057°. In directional format: 10.3854° N, 9.3057° W. These coordinates mark the center of Kankan in Kankan Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kankan is a city in Kankan Region, Guinea, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Kankan Prefecture. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kankan sits at: Latitude 10° 23' 8" N and Longitude 9° 18' 20" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kankan has a population of approximately 221,428 people. This is roughly 11.226% of Kankan Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kankan Region.
The interactive satellite map of Kankan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 10.3854, -9.3057 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kankan in Kankan Region. For broader context, explore the Kankan Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kankan is Modibo Keita International Airport (BKO), roughly 281 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kankan sits at an elevation of approximately 381 meters (1,250 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kankan Region.
The closest cities to Kankan include Karfamoria, Bate Nafadji, Norassouba. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kankan, sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM, giving a day length of 12h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kankan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kankan is approximately 1,156 km (718 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,019 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kankan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sola, Vanuatu, roughly 517 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.
Kankan is approximately 488 km (303 mi) W of Conakry, the national capital of Guinea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
