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Current Date And Time In Tanjung Palas, Indonesia

Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:58:04 WIB
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
District: Kabupaten Bulungan

🗺 Map of Tanjung Palas, North Kalimantan, Indonesia – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Tanjung Palas, a city in North 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 Tanjung Palas β€” 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 Tanjung Palas.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Tanjung Palas, North Kalimantan

📍 LATITUDE
2.83°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
117.343°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)2.8299° N117.3426° E
Signed Decimal Degrees2.8299117.3426
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)2° 49' 48" N117° 20' 33" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)2° 49.7928' N117° 20.553' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Tanjung Palas Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:08 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:23 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 15m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:15 AM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Tanjung Palas’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Tanjung Palas’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
315 km
(196 mi) • Tanjung Palas is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
13,047 km
(8,107 mi) • Tanjung Palas is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
2.83° S, 62.657° W
The point exactly opposite Tanjung Palas through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Tanjung Palas, you'd surface nearest to CodajΓ‘s, Brazil, about 130 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Tanjung Palas

📍 Location Details

CityTanjung Palas
StateNorth Kalimantan (Provinsi Kalimantan Utara)
CountryIndonesia
ContinentAsia
DistrictKabupaten Bulungan
Time Zone+07:00 to +09:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation11 m / 36 ft
GPS (DD)2.8299, 117.3426

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Tanjung Palas

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: North Kalimantan
Parent Country: Indonesia

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tanjung Palas 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 North Kalimantan.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Tanjung SelorNorth KalimantanE3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
SalinbatuNorth KalimantanN12 km8 mi~12m🗺 View
KerangagungNorth KalimantanNW24 km15 mi~24m🗺 View
Long BeluahNorth KalimantanW29 km18 mi~29m🗺 View
Sekatak BengaraNorth KalimantanNW32 km20 mi~32m🗺 View
Long BangNorth KalimantanW49 km30 mi~49m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Tanjung Palas to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Tanjung Selor
3 km (2 mi)
E of Tanjung Palas • ~3m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Jakarta
1,539 km (957 mi)
SW of Tanjung Palas • ~25h 39m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in North Kalimantan

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in North Kalimantan, the home state of Tanjung Palas, along with each city's aerial distance from Tanjung Selor, North Kalimantan's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Tarakan3.3133° N117.5915° E29 m59 km🗺 View Map
Nunukan4.1384° N117.6507° E19 m148 km🗺 View Map
Tanjung Selor2.8375° N117.3653° E9 m0 km🗺 View Map
Malinau3.5886° N116.6239° E5 m117 km🗺 View Map
Atap3.8571° N117.0465° E7 m119 km🗺 View Map
Binalawan4.092° N117.7732° E7 m147 km🗺 View Map
Data Dian2.0165° N115.2587° E546 m251 km🗺 View Map
Kayan Hulu3.8257° N115.8667° E785 m199 km🗺 View Map
Kerangagung3.0012° N117.2171° E8 m25 km🗺 View Map
Long Bang2.8479° N116.9045° E26 m51 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB
IATA: TRK
60 km (37 mi) from Tanjung Palas
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🌍 Tanjung Palas Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Tanjung Palas Matter

The exact GPS location of Tanjung Palas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare North Kalimantan state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Tanjung Palas Mapping

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 Tanjung Palas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Tanjung Palas

The satellite view of Tanjung Palas 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

🌎 Regional Position of Tanjung Palas in North Kalimantan

Tanjung Palas sits within North 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Tanjung Palas Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Tanjung Palas 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 North Kalimantan. › Browse every city in North Kalimantan

💻 Using Tanjung Palas Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Tanjung Palas 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

📊 How to Use Tanjung Palas Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Tanjung Palas directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Tanjung Palas. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare North Kalimantan CitiesAccess the full city directory for North Kalimantan ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Tanjung Palas Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Tanjung Palas?

The GPS coordinates of Tanjung Palas are latitude 2.8299° and longitude 117.3426°. In directional format: 2.8299° N, 117.3426° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tanjung Palas in North Kalimantan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Tanjung Palas located?

Tanjung Palas is a city in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kabupaten Bulungan. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Tanjung Palas?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tanjung Palas sits at: Latitude 2° 49' 48" N and Longitude 117° 20' 33" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view Tanjung Palas on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Tanjung Palas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 2.8299, 117.3426 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tanjung Palas in North Kalimantan. For broader context, explore the North Kalimantan state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Tanjung Palas?

The nearest airport to Tanjung Palas is Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB (TRK), roughly 60 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Tanjung Palas from Tanjung Selor?

Tanjung Palas is approximately 3 km (2 mi) from Tanjung Selor, the capital of North Kalimantan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Kalimantan.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Tanjung Palas?

Tanjung Palas sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Kalimantan.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Tanjung Palas?

The closest cities to Tanjung Palas include Tanjung Selor, Salinbatu, Kerangagung. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Tanjung Palas today?

Today in Tanjung Palas, sunrise is at 05:08 AM and sunset is at 05:23 PM, giving a day length of 12h 15m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tanjung Palas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Tanjung Palas from the Equator?

Tanjung Palas is approximately 315 km (196 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 13,047 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Tanjung Palas?

The antipodal point of Tanjung Palas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to CodajΓ‘s, Brazil, roughly 130 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.

🚗 How far is Tanjung Palas from Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia?

Tanjung Palas is approximately 1,539 km (957 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.