Current Date And Time In Tarakan, Indonesia
Friday, 14 August 2026
08:26:59 WIB
State: North Kalimantan
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 249,960
District: Kabupaten Tarakan
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tarakan, 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 Tarakan — 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 Tarakan.
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) | 3.3133° N | 117.5915° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 3.3133 | 117.5915 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 18' 48" N | 117° 35' 29" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 18.7992' N | 117° 35.4912' E |
| City | Tarakan |
| State | North Kalimantan (Provinsi Kalimantan Utara) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kabupaten Tarakan |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Founded | 1997-12-15 |
| Population | 249,960 |
| Area (km²) | 250.80 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 96.83 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 996.65 /km² |
| Elevation | 29 m / 95 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 3.3133, 117.5915 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tarakan 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sekatak Bengara | North Kalimantan | SW | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Salinbatu | North Kalimantan | SW | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Kerangagung | North Kalimantan | SW | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Tanjung Selor | North Kalimantan | SW | 59 km | 36 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Tanjung Palas | North Kalimantan | SW | 60 km | 38 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Sesayap | North Kalimantan | NW | 72 km | 44 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 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 North Kalimantan, the home state of Tarakan, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunukan | 4.1384° N | 117.6507° E | 19 m | 148 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tanjung Selor | 2.8375° N | 117.3653° E | 9 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Malinau | 3.5886° N | 116.6239° E | 5 m | 117 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atap | 3.8571° N | 117.0465° E | 7 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Binalawan | 4.092° N | 117.7732° E | 7 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Data Dian | 2.0165° N | 115.2587° E | 546 m | 251 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kayan Hulu | 3.8257° N | 115.8667° E | 785 m | 199 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kerangagung | 3.0012° N | 117.2171° E | 8 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Long Bang | 2.8479° N | 116.9045° E | 26 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Long Beluah | 2.7599° N | 117.0891° E | 64 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB IATA: TRK 3 km (2 mi) from Tarakan |
The exact GPS location of Tarakan 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 — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare North 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 Tarakan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tarakan 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
Tarakan 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Tarakan 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
Coordinates for Tarakan 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 Tarakan are latitude 3.3133° and longitude 117.5915°. In directional format: 3.3133° N, 117.5915° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tarakan in North Kalimantan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tarakan is a city in North Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kabupaten Tarakan. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tarakan sits at: Latitude 3° 18' 48" N and Longitude 117° 35' 29" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tarakan has a population of approximately 249,960 people. This is roughly 32.889% of North Kalimantan's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Kalimantan.
The interactive satellite map of Tarakan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 3.3133, 117.5915 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tarakan in North Kalimantan. For broader context, explore the North Kalimantan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tarakan is Juwata International Airport / Suharnoko Harbani AFB (TRK), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tarakan is approximately 59 km (36 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.
Tarakan sits at an elevation of approximately 29 meters (95 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Kalimantan.
The closest cities to Tarakan include Sekatak Bengara, Salinbatu, Kerangagung. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tarakan, sunrise is at 05:06 AM and sunset is at 05:22 PM, giving a day length of 12h 15m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tarakan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tarakan is approximately 369 km (229 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 13,068 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tarakan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Codajás, Brazil, roughly 70 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.
Tarakan is approximately 1,596 km (991 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.
