Current Date And Time In Sorong, Indonesia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:13:59 WIB
State: Southwest Papua
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
Population: 254,294
District: Kota Sorong
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sorong, a city in Southwest Papua, 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 Sorong — 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 Sorong.
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) | 0.8796° S | 131.261° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.8796 | 131.261 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 52' 46" S | 131° 15' 40" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 52.7736' S | 131° 15.6624' E |
| City | Sorong |
| State | Southwest Papua |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kota Sorong |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Founded | 2000-02-28 |
| Population | 254,294 |
| Area (km²) | 1,105.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 426.64 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 230.13 /km² |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.8796, 131.261 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sorong 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 Southwest Papua.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doom | Southwest Papua | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Aimas | Southwest Papua | SE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Makbon | Southwest Papua | NE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Wanurian | Southwest Papua | SE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Seget | Southwest Papua | SW | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Saonek | Southwest Papua | NW | 75 km | 46 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 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 Southwest Papua, the home state of Sorong, along with each city's aerial distance from Sorong, Southwest Papua'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waisai | -0.2379° S | 130.5072° E | 185 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Teminabuan | -1.4416° S | 132.0143° E | 35 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fef | -0.8089° S | 132.4322° E | 426 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aifat | -1.1664° S | 132.5015° E | 511 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aimas | -0.957° S | 131.3354° E | 9 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aitinyo | -1.3119° S | 132.3447° E | 323 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ayamaru | -1.2745° S | 132.1933° E | 286 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Doom | -0.8872° S | 131.2364° E | 19 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kabare | -0.0149° S | 130.8322° E | 111 m | 107 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kebar | -0.8474° S | 133.1457° E | 584 m | 210 km | 🗺 View Map |
Domine Eduard Osok Airport IATA: SOQ 3 km (2 mi) from Sorong |
The exact GPS location of Sorong gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Southwest Papua. 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 Southwest Papua 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 Sorong are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sorong 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
Sorong sits within Southwest Papua, 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 Sorong 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 Southwest Papua. › Browse every city in Southwest Papua
Coordinates for Sorong 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 Sorong are latitude -0.8796° and longitude 131.261°. In directional format: 0.8796° S, 131.261° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sorong in Southwest Papua and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sorong is a city in Southwest Papua, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kota Sorong. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sorong sits at: Latitude 0° 52' 46" S and Longitude 131° 15' 40" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sorong has a population of approximately 254,294 people. This is roughly 42.168% of Southwest Papua's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Southwest Papua.
The interactive satellite map of Sorong is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.8796, 131.261 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sorong in Southwest Papua. For broader context, explore the Southwest Papua state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sorong is Domine Eduard Osok Airport (SOQ), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sorong sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Southwest Papua.
The closest cities to Sorong include Doom, Aimas, Makbon. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sorong, sunrise is at 04:16 AM and sunset is at 04:23 PM, giving a day length of 12h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sorong's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sorong is approximately 98 km (61 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,610 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sorong — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Santa Cruz do Arari, Brazil, roughly 178 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.
Sorong is approximately 2,773 km (1,723 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.
