Current Date And Time In Qal‘at Sukkar, Iraq
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:05:13 AST
State: Dhi Qar
Currency: Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
Population: 110,000
District: Al-Rifa'i District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Qal‘at Sukkar, a city in Dhi Qar, Iraq, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Qal‘at Sukkar — 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 Qal‘at Sukkar.
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 Iraq operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 31.8632° N | 46.0732° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.8632 | 46.0732 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 51' 48" N | 46° 4' 24" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 51.792' N | 46° 4.3926' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Dhi Qar.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar Rifa‘i | Dhi Qar | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Ash Shaţrah | Dhi Qar | S | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Nasiriyah | Dhi Qar | S | 91 km | 57 mi | ~1h 31m | 🗺 View |
| Suq ash Shuyukh | Dhi Qar | S | 114 km | 71 mi | ~1h 54m | 🗺 View |
| Naḩiyat al Fuhud | Dhi Qar | SE | 117 km | 73 mi | ~1h 57m | 🗺 View |
| Al Jabayish | Dhi Qar | SE | 133 km | 83 mi | ~2h 13m | 🗺 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 Dhi Qar, the home state of Qal‘at Sukkar, along with each city's aerial distance from Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nasiriyah | 31.058° N | 46.2573° E | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ash Shaţrah | 31.4091° N | 46.1727° E | 13 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naḩiyat al Fuhud | 30.9697° N | 46.7228° E | 5 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Jabayish | 30.9659° N | 47.002° E | 2 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ar Rifa‘i | 31.7208° N | 46.1078° E | 13 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Suq ash Shuyukh | 30.8907° N | 46.4544° E | 5 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
Al Najaf International Airport IATA: NJF 158 km (98 mi) from Qal‘at Sukkar |
The exact GPS location of Qal‘at Sukkar gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Dhi Qar. 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 Dhi Qar 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 Qal‘at Sukkar are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Iraq map
Qal‘at Sukkar sits within Dhi Qar, Iraq, 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 Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Dhi Qar. › Browse every city in Dhi Qar
Coordinates for Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Iraq. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Qal‘at Sukkar are latitude 31.8632° and longitude 46.0732°. In directional format: 31.8632° N, 46.0732° E. These coordinates mark the center of Qal‘at Sukkar in Dhi Qar and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Qal‘at Sukkar is a city in Dhi Qar, Iraq, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Al-Rifa'i District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Qal‘at Sukkar sits at: Latitude 31° 51' 48" N and Longitude 46° 4' 24" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Qal‘at Sukkar has a population of approximately 110,000 people. This is roughly 7.935% of Dhi Qar's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Dhi Qar.
The interactive satellite map of Qal‘at Sukkar is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.8632, 46.0732 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Qal‘at Sukkar in Dhi Qar. For broader context, explore the Dhi Qar state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Qal‘at Sukkar is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), roughly 158 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Qal‘at Sukkar is approximately 91 km (57 mi) from Nasiriyah, the capital of Dhi Qar, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Dhi Qar.
Qal‘at Sukkar 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 Dhi Qar.
The closest cities to Qal‘at Sukkar include Ar Rifa‘i, Ash Shaţrah, Nasiriyah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Qal‘at Sukkar, sunrise is at 05:17 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM, giving a day length of 13h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Qal‘at Sukkar's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Qal‘at Sukkar is approximately 3,547 km (2,204 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,356 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Qal‘at Sukkar — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 843 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.
Qal‘at Sukkar is approximately 227 km (141 mi) NW of Baghdad, the national capital of Iraq, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
