Current Date And Time In Contai, India
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:33:28 IST
State: West Bengal
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 88,702
District: Purba Medinipur
Explore the interactive satellite map of Contai, a city in West Bengal, 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 Contai — 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 Contai.
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) | 21.7799° N | 87.7489° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 21.7799 | 87.7489 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 46' 47" N | 87° 44' 56" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 46.791' N | 87° 44.9352' E |
| City | Contai |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Purba Medinipur |
| Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population | 88,702 |
| Area (km²) | 17.25 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 6.66 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 5,142.14 /km² |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 21.7799, 87.7489 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Contai 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 West Bengal.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harina Pashdal Bar | West Bengal | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Purba Medinipur | West Bengal | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Purba Tajpur | West Bengal | SW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Egra | West Bengal | NW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Digha | West Bengal | SW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Kasba Pataspur | West Bengal | NW | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 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 West Bengal, the home state of Contai, along with each city's aerial distance from Kolkata, West Bengal'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 22.5626° N | 88.363° E | 11 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Howrah | 22.5769° N | 88.3186° E | 8 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Durgapur | 23.5158° N | 87.308° E | 100 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Siliguri | 26.71° N | 88.4285° E | 124 m | 461 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Asansol | 23.6833° N | 86.9833° E | 119 m | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bhatpara | 22.8664° N | 88.4011° E | 14 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maheshtala | 22.5086° N | 88.2532° E | 9 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shyamnagar | 22.8333° N | 88.3667° E | 8 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 22.4382° N | 88.4321° E | 9 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Panihati | 22.6909° N | 88.374° E | 11 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport IATA: CCU 121 km (75 mi) from Contai |
The exact GPS location of Contai gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside West Bengal. 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 West Bengal 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 Contai are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Contai 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
Contai sits within West Bengal, 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 Contai 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 West Bengal. › Browse every city in West Bengal
Coordinates for Contai 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 Contai are latitude 21.7799° and longitude 87.7489°. In directional format: 21.7799° N, 87.7489° E. These coordinates mark the center of Contai in West Bengal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Contai is a city in West Bengal, India, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Purba Medinipur. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Contai sits at: Latitude 21° 46' 47" N and Longitude 87° 44' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Contai has a population of approximately 88,702 people. This is roughly 0.097% of West Bengal's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in West Bengal.
The interactive satellite map of Contai is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 21.7799, 87.7489 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Contai in West Bengal. For broader context, explore the West Bengal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Contai is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), roughly 121 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Contai is approximately 108 km (67 mi) from Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in West Bengal.
Contai sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for West Bengal.
The closest cities to Contai include Harina Pashdal Bar, Purba Medinipur, Purba Tajpur. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Contai, sunrise is at 05:14 AM and sunset is at 06:13 PM, giving a day length of 12h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Contai's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Contai is approximately 2,425 km (1,507 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,071 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Contai — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,836 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.
Contai is approximately 1,304 km (810 mi) NW 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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