Current Date And Time In Farakka, India
Friday, 24 July 2026
14:14:39 IST
State: West Bengal
Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (IST)
Population: 21,834
District: Murshidabad
Explore the interactive satellite map of Farakka, 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 Farakka — 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 Farakka.
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) | 24.8167° N | 87.9° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 24.8167 | 87.9 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 24° 49' 0" N | 87° 54' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 24° 49.0002' N | 87° 54' E |
| City | Farakka |
| State | West Bengal |
| Country | India |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Murshidabad |
| Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Population | 21,834 |
| Elevation | 25 m / 82 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 24.8167, 87.9 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Farakka 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paikpara | West Bengal | SE | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Anup Nagar | West Bengal | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Dhulian | West Bengal | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Raghunandanpur | West Bengal | S | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Uttar Mahammadpur | West Bengal | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Kankuria | West Bengal | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 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 Farakka, 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 |
Shah Makhdum Airport IATA: RJH 84 km (52 mi) from Farakka |
The exact GPS location of Farakka 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 Farakka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Farakka 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
Farakka 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 Farakka 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 Farakka 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 Farakka are latitude 24.8167° and longitude 87.9°. In directional format: 24.8167° N, 87.9° E. These coordinates mark the center of Farakka in West Bengal and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Farakka is a city in West Bengal, India, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Murshidabad. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Farakka sits at: Latitude 24° 49' 0" N and Longitude 87° 54' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Farakka has a population of approximately 21,834 people. This is roughly 0.024% 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 Farakka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 24.8167, 87.9 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Farakka in West Bengal. For broader context, explore the West Bengal state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Farakka is Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH), roughly 84 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Farakka is approximately 255 km (158 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.
Farakka sits at an elevation of approximately 25 meters (82 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 Farakka include Paikpara, Anup Nagar, Dhulian. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Farakka, sunrise is at 05:01 AM and sunset is at 06:28 PM, giving a day length of 13h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Farakka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Farakka is approximately 2,763 km (1,717 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,881 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Farakka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Juan Bautista, Chile, roughly 1,616 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.
Farakka is approximately 1,142 km (710 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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