Current Date And Time In Baubau, Indonesia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:50:31 WIB
State: Southeast Sulawesi
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 161,280
District: Kota Baubau
Explore the interactive satellite map of Baubau, a city in Southeast Sulawesi, 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 Baubau — 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 Baubau.
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) | 5.4633° S | 122.6024° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.4633 | 122.6024 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 27' 48" S | 122° 36' 9" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 27.798' S | 122° 36.144' E |
| City | Baubau |
| State | Southeast Sulawesi |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kota Baubau |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Founded | 2001-06-21 |
| Population | 161,280 |
| Area (km²) | 306.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 118.15 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 527.06 /km² |
| Elevation | 15 m / 49 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.4633, 122.6024 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Baubau 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 Southeast Sulawesi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batauga | Southeast Sulawesi | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Labungkari | Southeast Sulawesi | N | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Pasar Wajo | Southeast Sulawesi | E | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Lasehao | Southeast Sulawesi | N | 52 km | 32 mi | ~52m | 🗺 View |
| Raha | Southeast Sulawesi | N | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Katobu | Southeast Sulawesi | N | 72 km | 45 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 Southeast Sulawesi, the home state of Baubau, along with each city's aerial distance from Bau-Bau, Southeast Sulawesi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendari | -3.9778° S | 122.5151° E | 2 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Raha | -4.838° S | 122.7209° E | 19 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Katobu | -4.8299° S | 122.726° E | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Andoolo | -4.3273° S | 122.2522° E | 95 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Asera | -3.4746° S | 122.0669° E | 20 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Batauga | -5.5882° S | 122.5964° E | 22 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Buranga | -4.801° S | 122.9831° E | 61 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kolaka | -4.0597° S | 121.6056° E | - | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Labungkari | -5.2632° S | 122.551° E | 25 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Langara | -4.0248° S | 122.9906° E | 4 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Matahora Airport IATA: WNI 116 km (72 mi) from Baubau |
The exact GPS location of Baubau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southeast Sulawesi. 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 Southeast Sulawesi 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 Baubau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Baubau 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
Baubau sits within Southeast Sulawesi, 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 Baubau 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 Southeast Sulawesi. › Browse every city in Southeast Sulawesi
Coordinates for Baubau 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 Baubau are latitude -5.4633° and longitude 122.6024°. In directional format: 5.4633° S, 122.6024° E. These coordinates mark the center of Baubau in Southeast Sulawesi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Baubau is a city in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kota Baubau. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Baubau sits at: Latitude 5° 27' 48" S and Longitude 122° 36' 9" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Baubau has a population of approximately 161,280 people. This is roughly 5.760% of Southeast Sulawesi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southeast Sulawesi.
The interactive satellite map of Baubau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.4633, 122.6024 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Baubau in Southeast Sulawesi. For broader context, explore the Southeast Sulawesi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Baubau is Matahora Airport (WNI), roughly 116 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Baubau sits at an elevation of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southeast Sulawesi.
The closest cities to Baubau include Batauga, Labungkari, Pasar Wajo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Baubau, sunrise is at 04:55 AM and sunset is at 04:53 PM, giving a day length of 11h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Baubau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Baubau is approximately 608 km (378 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,586 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Baubau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Skeldon, Guyana, roughly 53 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.
Baubau is approximately 1,745 km (1,084 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.
