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Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Merke, a city in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Merke β 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 Merke.
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 Kazakhstan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.8718° N | 73.1965° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.8718 | 73.1965 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 52' 19" N | 73° 11' 47" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 52.3098' N | 73° 11.7888' E |
| City | Merke |
| State | Zhambyl (ΠΠ°ΠΌΠ±ΡΠ»ΡΠΊΠ°Ρ ΠΎΠ±Π»Π°ΡΡΡ) |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +05:00 to +06:00 |
| Population | 15,934 |
| Elevation | 687 m / 2,254 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.8718, 73.1965 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Merke 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 Zhambyl.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oytal | Zhambyl | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Granitogorsk | Zhambyl | SE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Lugovoy | Zhambyl | W | 36 km | 23 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Kulan | Zhambyl | W | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Shu | Zhambyl | NE | 94 km | 58 mi | ~1h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Korday | Zhambyl | E | 125 km | 78 mi | ~2h 5m | 🗺 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 Zhambyl, the home state of Merke, along with each city's aerial distance from Taraz, Zhambyl'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taraz | 42.898° N | 71.3733° E | 611 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shu | 43.6051° N | 73.7622° E | 461 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karatau | 43.1796° N | 70.4592° E | 525 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zhangatas | 43.5627° N | 69.7321° E | 501 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sarykemer | 43.0093° N | 71.5101° E | 538 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kulan | 42.9102° N | 72.7157° E | 727 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moyynkum | 44.2831° N | 72.9437° E | 338 m | 199 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lugovoy | 42.942° N | 72.761° E | 687 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Korday | 43.0388° N | 74.7129° E | 624 m | 272 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oytal | 42.9057° N | 73.2697° E | 675 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
Manas International Airport IATA: BSZ 106 km (66 mi) from Merke |
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The exact GPS location of Merke gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Zhambyl. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Zhambyl 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 Merke are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Merke 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 Kazakhstan map
Merke sits within Zhambyl, Kazakhstan, 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 Merke 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 Zhambyl. › Browse every city in Zhambyl
Coordinates for Merke 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 Kazakhstan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Merke are latitude 42.8718° and longitude 73.1965°. In directional format: 42.8718° N, 73.1965° E. These coordinates mark the center of Merke in Zhambyl and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Merke is a city in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Merke sits at: Latitude 42° 52' 19" N and Longitude 73° 11' 47" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Merke has a population of approximately 15,934 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Zhambyl.
The interactive satellite map of Merke is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.8718, 73.1965 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Merke in Zhambyl. For broader context, explore the Zhambyl state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Merke is Manas International Airport (BSZ), roughly 106 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Merke is approximately 149 km (92 mi) from Taraz, the capital of Zhambyl, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Zhambyl.
Merke sits at an elevation of approximately 687 meters (2,254 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Zhambyl.
The closest cities to Merke include Oytal, Granitogorsk, Lugovoy. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Merke, sunrise is at 06:08 AM and sunset is at 08:16 PM, giving a day length of 14h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Merke's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Merke is approximately 4,772 km (2,965 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,972 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Merke — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,764 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.
