Current Date And Time In Bakan, Indonesia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
13:56:39 WIB
State: East Nusa Tenggara
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
District: Kabupaten Lembata
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bakan, a city in East Nusa Tenggara, 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 Bakan — 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 Bakan.
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) | 8.4659° S | 123.4709° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.4659 | 123.4709 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 27' 57" S | 123° 28' 15" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 27.954' S | 123° 28.254' E |
| City | Bakan |
| State | East Nusa Tenggara (Daerah Tingkat I Nusa Tenggara Timur) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kabupaten Lembata |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Elevation | 783 m / 2,569 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.4659, 123.4709 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bakan 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 Nusa Tenggara.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolirerek | East Nusa Tenggara | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Watugolok | East Nusa Tenggara | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Lewokukung | East Nusa Tenggara | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Kalikasa | East Nusa Tenggara | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Paulolong | East Nusa Tenggara | SE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Lewuka | East Nusa Tenggara | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Nusa Tenggara, the home state of Bakan, along with each city's aerial distance from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kupang | -10.1708° S | 123.6069° E | 94 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Labuan Bajo | -8.4964° S | 119.8877° E | 63 m | 449 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maumere | -8.6199° S | 122.2111° E | 18 m | 231 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ende | -8.8432° S | 121.6623° E | 31 m | 259 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atambua | -9.1061° S | 124.8925° E | 336 m | 184 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kefamenanu | -9.4467° S | 124.4781° E | 409 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ruteng | -8.6114° S | 120.4644° E | 1,173 m | 386 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soe | -9.8607° S | 124.284° E | 852 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waingapu | -9.6567° S | 120.2641° E | 26 m | 371 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tambolaka | -9.4283° S | 119.238° E | 79 m | 486 km | 🗺 View Map |
Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport IATA: OEC 125 km (78 mi) from Bakan |
The exact GPS location of Bakan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside East Nusa Tenggara. 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 Nusa Tenggara 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 Bakan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bakan 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
Bakan sits within East Nusa Tenggara, 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 Bakan 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 Nusa Tenggara. › Browse every city in East Nusa Tenggara
Coordinates for Bakan 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 Bakan are latitude -8.4659° and longitude 123.4709°. In directional format: 8.4659° S, 123.4709° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bakan in East Nusa Tenggara and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bakan is a city in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kabupaten Lembata. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bakan sits at: Latitude 8° 27' 57" S and Longitude 123° 28' 15" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Bakan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.4659, 123.4709 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bakan in East Nusa Tenggara. For broader context, explore the East Nusa Tenggara state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bakan is Oecusse Route of the Sandalwood International Airport (OEC), roughly 125 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bakan is approximately 190 km (118 mi) from Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in East Nusa Tenggara.
Bakan sits at an elevation of approximately 783 meters (2,569 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for East Nusa Tenggara.
The closest cities to Bakan include Kolirerek, Watugolok, Lewokukung. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bakan, sunrise is at 04:54 AM and sunset is at 04:46 PM, giving a day length of 11h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bakan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bakan is approximately 942 km (586 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,595 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bakan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Paradise, Guyana, roughly 249 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.
Bakan is approximately 1,850 km (1,150 mi) W of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
