Current Date And Time In Lotu, Indonesia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:26:20 WIB
State: North Sumatra
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
District: Kabupaten Nias Utara
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lotu, a city in North Sumatra, 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 Lotu — 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 Lotu.
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) | 1.4299° N | 97.3537° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 1.4299 | 97.3537 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 25' 48" N | 97° 21' 13" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 25.794' N | 97° 21.219' E |
| City | Lotu |
| State | North Sumatra (Propinsi Sumatra Utara) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kabupaten Nias Utara |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Elevation | 14 m / 46 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 1.4299, 97.3537 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lotu 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 Sumatra.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahewa | North Sumatra | W | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Gunungsitoli | North Sumatra | SE | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Onolimbu | North Sumatra | S | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Teluk Dalam | North Sumatra | SE | 108 km | 67 mi | ~1h 48m | 🗺 View |
| Barus | North Sumatra | NE | 133 km | 83 mi | ~2h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Pakkat | North Sumatra | NE | 148 km | 92 mi | ~2h 28m | 🗺 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 Sumatra, the home state of Lotu, along with each city's aerial distance from Medan, North Sumatra'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medan | 3.5833° N | 98.6667° E | 26 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Percut | 3.6253° N | 98.864° E | 11 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Binjai | 3.6001° N | 98.4854° E | 34 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pematangsiantar | 2.9595° N | 99.0687° E | 388 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Padangsidempuan | 1.3795° N | 99.2715° E | 310 m | 254 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tanjungbalai | 2.9667° N | 99.8° E | 4 m | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sunggal | 3.5765° N | 98.6151° E | 32 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Perbaungan | 3.5679° N | 98.956° E | 19 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kisaran | 2.9845° N | 99.6158° E | 20 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gunungsitoli | 1.2888° N | 97.6143° E | 14 m | 281 km | 🗺 View Map |
Binaka Airport IATA: GNS 49 km (30 mi) from Lotu |
The exact GPS location of Lotu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Sumatra. 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 Sumatra 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 Lotu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lotu 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
Lotu sits within North Sumatra, 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 Lotu 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 Sumatra. › Browse every city in North Sumatra
Coordinates for Lotu 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 Lotu are latitude 1.4299° and longitude 97.3537°. In directional format: 1.4299° N, 97.3537° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lotu in North Sumatra and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lotu is a city in North Sumatra, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kabupaten Nias Utara. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lotu sits at: Latitude 1° 25' 48" N and Longitude 97° 21' 13" 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 Lotu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 1.4299, 97.3537 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lotu in North Sumatra. For broader context, explore the North Sumatra state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lotu is Binaka Airport (GNS), roughly 49 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lotu is approximately 280 km (174 mi) from Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Sumatra.
Lotu sits at an elevation of approximately 14 meters (46 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Sumatra.
The closest cities to Lotu include Lahewa, Gunungsitoli, Onolimbu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lotu, sunrise is at 06:29 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 12h 12m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lotu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lotu is approximately 159 km (99 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,834 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lotu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Salango, Ecuador, roughly 201 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.
Lotu is approximately 1,354 km (841 mi) SE of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
