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Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Garissa, a city in Garissa County, Kenya, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Garissa — 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 Garissa.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Kenya operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.4528° S | 39.646° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.4528 | 39.646 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 27' 10" S | 39° 38' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 27.165' S | 39° 38.7606' E |
| City | Garissa |
| State | Garissa County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 163,399 |
| Elevation | 147 m / 482 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.4528, 39.646 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Garissa 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 Garissa County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bura | Garissa County | SE | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Dadaab | Garissa County | NE | 93 km | 58 mi | ~1h 33m | 🗺 View |
| Mado Gashi | Garissa County | N | 142 km | 88 mi | ~2h 22m | 🗺 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 Garissa County, the home state of Garissa, along with each city's aerial distance from Garissa, Garissa County'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mado Gashi | 0.7311° N | 39.1739° E | 260 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ijara | -1.5952° S | 40.5144° E | 63 m | 160 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dadaab | 0.0524° N | 40.3086° E | 125 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bura | -1.0943° S | 39.9419° E | 90 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
Manda Airport IATA: LAU 245 km (152 mi) from Garissa |
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The exact GPS location of Garissa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Garissa County. 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 Garissa County 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 Garissa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Garissa 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 Kenya map
Garissa sits within Garissa County, Kenya, in the Africa 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 Garissa 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 Garissa County. › Browse every city in Garissa County
Coordinates for Garissa 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 Kenya. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Garissa are latitude -0.4528° and longitude 39.646°. In directional format: 0.4528° S, 39.646° E. These coordinates mark the center of Garissa in Garissa County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Garissa is a city in Garissa County, Kenya, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Garissa sits at: Latitude 0° 27' 10" S and Longitude 39° 38' 46" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Garissa has a population of approximately 163,399 people. This is roughly 17.200% of Garissa County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Garissa County.
The interactive satellite map of Garissa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.4528, 39.646 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Garissa in Garissa County. For broader context, explore the Garissa County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Garissa is Manda Airport (LAU), roughly 245 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Garissa sits at an elevation of approximately 147 meters (482 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Garissa County.
The closest cities to Garissa include Bura, Dadaab, Mado Gashi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Garissa, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 06:30 PM, giving a day length of 12h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Garissa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Garissa is approximately 50 km (31 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,413 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Garissa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,033 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.
Garissa is approximately 328 km (204 mi) W of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
