Current Date And Time In Nairobi, Kenya
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Nairobi, a city in Nairobi 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 Nairobi — 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 Nairobi.
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) | 1.2833° S | 36.8167° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.2833 | 36.8167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 16' 60" S | 36° 49' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 16.9998' S | 36° 49.0002' E |
| City | Nairobi |
| State | Nairobi County (Nairobi City County) |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Founded | 1899-01-01 |
| Population | 4,397,073 |
| Area (km²) | 696.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 268.73 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 6,317.63 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,684 m / 5,525 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.2833, 36.8167 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nairobi 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 Nairobi County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pumwani | Nairobi County | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Imara Daima Estate | Nairobi County | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Lang'ata | Nairobi County | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Thika | Nairobi County | NE | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 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 Nairobi County, the home state of Nairobi, along with each city's aerial distance from Nairobi, Nairobi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thika | -1.0333° S | 37.0693° E | 1,506 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lang'ata | -1.3666° S | 36.7332° E | 1,819 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Imara Daima Estate | -1.3232° S | 36.8802° E | 1,627 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pumwani | -1.2832° S | 36.8473° E | 1,701 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
Nairobi Wilson Airport IATA: WIL 4 km (3 mi) from Nairobi |
The exact GPS location of Nairobi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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 Nairobi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nairobi 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
Nairobi sits within Nairobi 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 Nairobi 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 Nairobi County. › Browse every city in Nairobi County
Coordinates for Nairobi 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 Nairobi are latitude -1.2833° and longitude 36.8167°. In directional format: 1.2833° S, 36.8167° E. These coordinates mark the center of Nairobi in Nairobi County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nairobi is a city in Nairobi 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, Nairobi sits at: Latitude 1° 16' 60" S and Longitude 36° 49' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nairobi has a population of approximately 4,397,073 people. This is roughly 84.559% of Nairobi County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nairobi County.
The interactive satellite map of Nairobi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.2833, 36.8167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nairobi in Nairobi County. For broader context, explore the Nairobi County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nairobi is Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nairobi sits at an elevation of approximately 1,684 meters (5,525 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nairobi County.
The closest cities to Nairobi include Pumwani, Imara Daima Estate, Lang'ata. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nairobi, sunrise is at 06:36 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM, giving a day length of 12h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nairobi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nairobi is approximately 143 km (89 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,097 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nairobi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,176 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.
