Current Date And Time In Samarinda, Indonesia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
01:12:33 WIB
State: East Kalimantan
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 831,460
District: Kota Samarinda
Explore the interactive satellite map of Samarinda, a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Samarinda — 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 Samarinda.
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 Indonesia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.4917° S | 117.1458° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.4917 | 117.1458 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 29' 30" S | 117° 8' 45" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 29.5002' S | 117° 8.7498' E |
| City | Samarinda |
| State | East Kalimantan (Propinsi Kalimantan-Timur) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kota Samarinda |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Founded | 1668-01-21 |
| Population | 831,460 |
| Area (km²) | 783.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 302.32 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,061.89 /km² |
| Elevation | 24 m / 79 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.4917, 117.1458 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Samarinda 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 East Kalimantan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palaran | East Kalimantan | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Loa Janan | East Kalimantan | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Loakulu | East Kalimantan | W | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Anggana | East Kalimantan | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Sangasangadalam | East Kalimantan | SE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Sebulu | East Kalimantan | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 East Kalimantan, the home state of Samarinda, along with each city's aerial distance from Samarinda, East Kalimantan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balikpapan | -1.2675° S | 116.8289° E | 67 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Loa Janan | -0.583° S | 117.095° E | 9 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bontang | 0.1324° N | 117.4854° E | 10 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anggana | -0.5705° S | 117.2844° E | 3 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Batusopang | -1.8236° S | 115.9126° E | 56 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Benua Baru | 0.977° N | 117.9803° E | - | 188 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bontang Baru | 0.1194° N | 117.4866° E | 13 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Handilenam | -0.8244° S | 117.2488° E | 3 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kahala | -0.0155° S | 116.3633° E | 8 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kerang | -2.2333° S | 116.0718° E | 23 m | 228 km | 🗺 View Map |
Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport IATA: AAP 17 km (11 mi) from Samarinda |
The exact GPS location of Samarinda gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside East Kalimantan. 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 East Kalimantan 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 Samarinda are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Samarinda 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 Indonesia map
Samarinda sits within East Kalimantan, Indonesia, 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 Samarinda 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 East Kalimantan. › Browse every city in East Kalimantan
Coordinates for Samarinda 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 Indonesia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Samarinda are latitude -0.4917° and longitude 117.1458°. In directional format: 0.4917° S, 117.1458° E. These coordinates mark the center of Samarinda in East Kalimantan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Samarinda is a city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kota Samarinda. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Samarinda sits at: Latitude 0° 29' 30" S and Longitude 117° 8' 45" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Samarinda has a population of approximately 831,460 people. This is roughly 21.881% of East Kalimantan's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in East Kalimantan.
The interactive satellite map of Samarinda is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.4917, 117.1458 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Samarinda in East Kalimantan. For broader context, explore the East Kalimantan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Samarinda is Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP), roughly 17 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Samarinda sits at an elevation of approximately 24 meters (79 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for East Kalimantan.
The closest cities to Samarinda include Palaran, Loa Janan, Loakulu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Samarinda, sunrise is at 05:12 AM and sunset is at 05:20 PM, giving a day length of 12h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Samarinda's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Samarinda is approximately 55 km (34 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,040 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Samarinda — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Barcelos, Brazil, roughly 163 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.
Samarinda is approximately 1,308 km (813 mi) SW of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
