Current Date And Time In Witu, Kenya
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Witu, a city in Lamu, 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 Witu — 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 Witu.
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) | 2.3889° S | 40.4383° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.3889 | 40.4383 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 23' 20" S | 40° 26' 18" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 23.3352' S | 40° 26.2962' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Witu 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 Lamu.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mpeketoni | Lamu | E | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Mokowe | Lamu | E | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Lamu | Lamu | E | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Faza | Lamu | NE | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 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 Lamu, the home state of Witu, along with each city's aerial distance from Lamu, Lamu'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamu | -2.2717° S | 40.902° E | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mpeketoni | -2.3891° S | 40.6981° E | 10 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mokowe | -2.2368° S | 40.8456° E | 4 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Faza | -2.056° S | 41.1118° E | 10 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
Manda Airport IATA: LAU 55 km (34 mi) from Witu |
The exact GPS location of Witu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lamu. 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 Lamu 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 Witu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Witu 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
Witu sits within Lamu, 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 Witu 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 Lamu. › Browse every city in Lamu
Coordinates for Witu 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 Witu are latitude -2.3889° and longitude 40.4383°. In directional format: 2.3889° S, 40.4383° E. These coordinates mark the center of Witu in Lamu and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Witu is a city in Lamu, 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, Witu sits at: Latitude 2° 23' 20" S and Longitude 40° 26' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Witu has a population of approximately 5,380 people. This is roughly 3.738% of Lamu's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lamu.
The interactive satellite map of Witu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.3889, 40.4383 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Witu in Lamu. For broader context, explore the Lamu state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Witu is Manda Airport (LAU), roughly 55 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Witu is approximately 53 km (33 mi) from Lamu, the capital of Lamu, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Lamu.
Witu sits at an elevation of approximately 16 meters (52 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lamu.
The closest cities to Witu include Mpeketoni, Mokowe, Lamu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Witu, sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 06:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Witu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Witu is approximately 266 km (165 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,498 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Witu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,249 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.
Witu is approximately 421 km (262 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.
