Current Date And Time In Kargil, India
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:56:44 IST
State: Ladakh
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 16,338
District: Kargil
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kargil, a city in Ladakh, India, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kargil — 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 Kargil.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for India operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.5577° N | 76.1262° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.5577 | 76.1262 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 33' 28" N | 76° 7' 34" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 33.459' N | 76° 7.5732' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kargil 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 Ladakh.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thang | Ladakh | NE | 74 km | 46 mi | ~1h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Pituk | Ladakh | E | 138 km | 85 mi | ~2h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Padam | Ladakh | SE | 140 km | 87 mi | ~2h 20m | 🗺 View |
| Leh | Ladakh | E | 141 km | 87 mi | ~2h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Choglamsar | Ladakh | E | 143 km | 89 mi | ~2h 23m | 🗺 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 Ladakh, the home state of Kargil, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leh | 34.165° N | 77.584° E | 3,502 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Padam | 33.4666° N | 76.8849° E | 3,560 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Choglamsar | 34.1116° N | 77.5879° E | 3,234 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Pituk | 34.1391° N | 77.536° E | 3,257 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Thang | 34.9274° N | 76.7934° E | 3,890 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Skardu International Airport IATA: KDU 102 km (63 mi) from Kargil |
The exact GPS location of Kargil gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ladakh. 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 Ladakh 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 Kargil are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kargil 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 India map
Kargil sits within Ladakh, India, in the Asia 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 Kargil 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 Ladakh. › Browse every city in Ladakh
Coordinates for Kargil 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 India. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kargil are latitude 34.5577° and longitude 76.1262°. In directional format: 34.5577° N, 76.1262° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kargil in Ladakh and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kargil is a city in Ladakh, India, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kargil. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kargil sits at: Latitude 34° 33' 28" N and Longitude 76° 7' 34" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kargil has a population of approximately 16,338 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ladakh.
The interactive satellite map of Kargil is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.5577, 76.1262 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kargil in Ladakh. For broader context, explore the Ladakh state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kargil is Skardu International Airport (KDU), roughly 102 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kargil sits at an elevation of approximately 2,686 meters (8,813 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ladakh.
The closest cities to Kargil include Thang, Pituk, Padam. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kargil, sunrise is at 05:42 AM and sunset is at 07:18 PM, giving a day length of 13h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kargil's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kargil is approximately 3,847 km (2,390 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,979 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kargil — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 979 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.
Kargil is approximately 668 km (415 mi) S of New Delhi, the national capital of India, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
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