Current Date And Time In Athi River, Kenya
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Athi River, a city in Machakos 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 Athi River — 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 Athi River.
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) | 1.4563° S | 36.9783° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.4563 | 36.9783 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 27' 23" S | 36° 58' 42" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 27.378' S | 36° 58.6956' E |
| City | Athi River |
| State | Machakos County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 81,302 |
| Area (km²) | 693.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 267.57 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 117.32 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,505 m / 4,938 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.4563, 36.9783 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Athi River 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 Machakos County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mlolongo | Machakos County | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Githunguri | Machakos County | N | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Machakos | Machakos County | E | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Konza | Machakos County | SE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Kithii | Machakos County | E | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Tala | Machakos County | NE | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 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 Machakos County, the home state of Athi River, along with each city's aerial distance from Machakos, Machakos 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mwala | -1.3526° S | 37.4548° E | 1,256 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mlolongo | -1.3964° S | 36.9403° E | 1,600 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Machakos | -1.5223° S | 37.2652° E | 1,619 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Githunguri | -1.3° S | 36.9905° E | 1,568 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kinoi | -1.6558° S | 37.3745° E | 1,751 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Makutano | -1.4119° S | 37.4709° E | 1,312 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matuu | -1.1454° S | 37.5467° E | 1,254 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tala | -1.2685° S | 37.3219° E | 1,524 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kangundo | -1.3034° S | 37.3481° E | 1,608 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kithii | -1.399° S | 37.3138° E | 1,435 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport IATA: NBO 16 km (10 mi) from Athi River |
The exact GPS location of Athi River gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Machakos 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 Machakos 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 Athi River are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Athi River 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
Athi River sits within Machakos 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 Athi River 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 Machakos County. › Browse every city in Machakos County
Coordinates for Athi River 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 Athi River are latitude -1.4563° and longitude 36.9783°. In directional format: 1.4563° S, 36.9783° E. These coordinates mark the center of Athi River in Machakos County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Athi River is a city in Machakos 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, Athi River sits at: Latitude 1° 27' 23" S and Longitude 36° 58' 42" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Athi River has a population of approximately 81,302 people. This is roughly 5.245% of Machakos County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Machakos County.
The interactive satellite map of Athi River is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.4563, 36.9783 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Athi River in Machakos County. For broader context, explore the Machakos County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Athi River is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), roughly 16 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Athi River is approximately 33 km (20 mi) from Machakos, the capital of Machakos County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Machakos County.
Athi River sits at an elevation of approximately 1,505 meters (4,938 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Machakos County.
The closest cities to Athi River include Mlolongo, Githunguri, Machakos. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Athi River, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM, giving a day length of 12h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Athi River's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Athi River is approximately 162 km (101 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,115 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Athi River — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,189 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.
Athi River is approximately 26 km (16 mi) NW of Nairobi, the national capital of Kenya, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
