Current Date And Time In Karuga, Kenya
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Karuga, a city in Laikipia, 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 Karuga — 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 Karuga.
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) | 0.0384° N | 36.2928° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 0.0384 | 36.2928 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 2' 18" N | 36° 17' 34" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 2.3058' N | 36° 17.5674' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Karuga 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 Laikipia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyahururu | Laikipia | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Wiyumiririe | Laikipia | E | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Rumuruti | Laikipia | NE | 38 km | 23 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Kiambur | Laikipia | N | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Nanyuki | Laikipia | E | 87 km | 54 mi | ~1h 27m | 🗺 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 Laikipia, the home state of Karuga, along with each city's aerial distance from Rumuruti, Laikipia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanyuki | 0.0062° N | 37.074° E | 1,951 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nyahururu | 0.0381° N | 36.3634° E | 2,373 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rumuruti | 0.2725° N | 36.5381° E | 1,846 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kiambur | 0.4078° N | 36.2953° E | 2,062 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wiyumiririe | -0.0773° S | 36.5796° E | 2,277 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nanyuki Civil Airport IATA: NYK 84 km (52 mi) from Karuga |
The exact GPS location of Karuga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Laikipia. 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 Laikipia 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 Karuga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Karuga 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
Karuga sits within Laikipia, 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 Karuga 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 Laikipia. › Browse every city in Laikipia
Coordinates for Karuga 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 Karuga are latitude 0.0384° and longitude 36.2928°. In directional format: 0.0384° N, 36.2928° E. These coordinates mark the center of Karuga in Laikipia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Karuga is a city in Laikipia, 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, Karuga sits at: Latitude 0° 2' 18" N and Longitude 36° 17' 34" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Karuga has a population of approximately 2,301 people. This is roughly 0.444% of Laikipia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Laikipia.
The interactive satellite map of Karuga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.0384, 36.2928 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Karuga in Laikipia. For broader context, explore the Laikipia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Karuga is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), roughly 84 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Karuga is approximately 38 km (23 mi) from Rumuruti, the capital of Laikipia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Laikipia.
Karuga sits at an elevation of approximately 2,416 meters (7,927 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Laikipia.
The closest cities to Karuga include Nyahururu, Wiyumiririe, Rumuruti. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Karuga, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 06:44 PM, giving a day length of 12h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Karuga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Karuga is approximately 4 km (3 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,040 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Karuga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,057 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.
Karuga is approximately 158 km (98 mi) S of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
