Current Date And Time In Sambas, Indonesia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:48:08 WIB
State: West Kalimantan
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (WIB)
District: Kabupaten Sambas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sambas, a city in West 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 Sambas — 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 Sambas.
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) | 1.3333° N | 109.25° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 1.3333 | 109.25 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 19' 60" N | 109° 15' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 19.9998' N | 109° 15' E |
| City | Sambas |
| State | West Kalimantan (Propinsi Kalimantan Barat) |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kabupaten Sambas |
| Time Zone | +07:00 to +09:00 |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 1.3333, 109.25 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sambas 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 West Kalimantan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Sambas | West Kalimantan | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Pemangkat | West Kalimantan | SW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Singkawang | West Kalimantan | SW | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Bengkayang | West Kalimantan | S | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Samalantan | West Kalimantan | S | 60 km | 38 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Sungai Raya | West Kalimantan | SW | 80 km | 50 mi | ~1h 20m | 🗺 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 West Kalimantan, the home state of Sambas, along with each city's aerial distance from Pontianak, West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontianak | -0.0319° S | 109.325° E | 2 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Singkawang | 0.9093° N | 108.9846° E | 2 m | 111 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sintang | 0.0667° N | 111.5° E | 24 m | 242 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kota Sambas | 1.3626° N | 109.3009° E | 15 m | 155 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sungai Raya | 0.7° N | 108.9° E | 9 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pemangkat | 1.1667° N | 108.9667° E | 1 m | 139 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bengkayang | 0.8319° N | 109.4359° E | 106 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manismata | -2.4667° S | 111.0333° E | 29 m | 331 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balaiberkuak | -0.5261° S | 110.3664° E | 31 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Batuampar | -0.7385° S | 109.5245° E | 1 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kuching International Airport IATA: KCH 124 km (77 mi) from Sambas |
The exact GPS location of Sambas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside West 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 West 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 Sambas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sambas 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
Sambas sits within West 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 Sambas 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 West Kalimantan. › Browse every city in West Kalimantan
Coordinates for Sambas 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 Sambas are latitude 1.3333° and longitude 109.25°. In directional format: 1.3333° N, 109.25° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sambas in West Kalimantan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sambas is a city in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kabupaten Sambas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sambas sits at: Latitude 1° 19' 60" N and Longitude 109° 15' 0" 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 Sambas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 1.3333, 109.25 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sambas in West Kalimantan. For broader context, explore the West Kalimantan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sambas is Kuching International Airport (KCH), roughly 124 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sambas is approximately 152 km (94 mi) from Pontianak, the capital of West Kalimantan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in West Kalimantan.
Sambas sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for West Kalimantan.
The closest cities to Sambas include Kota Sambas, Pemangkat, Singkawang. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sambas, sunrise is at 05:42 AM and sunset is at 05:53 PM, giving a day length of 12h 11m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sambas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sambas is approximately 148 km (92 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,158 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sambas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Remanso, Peru, roughly 129 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.
Sambas is approximately 881 km (547 mi) S of Jakarta, the national capital of Indonesia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
