Current Date And Time In Lodwar, Kenya
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Lodwar, a city in Turkana 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 Lodwar — 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 Lodwar.
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) | 3.1199° N | 35.5964° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 3.1199 | 35.5964 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 7' 12" N | 35° 35' 47" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 7.1928' N | 35° 35.7852' E |
| City | Lodwar |
| State | Turkana County |
| Country | Kenya |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 82,970 |
| Elevation | 500 m / 1,641 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 3.1199, 35.5964 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lodwar 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 Turkana County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lokichar | Turkana County | S | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Kakuma | Turkana County | NW | 105 km | 65 mi | ~1h 45m | 🗺 View |
| Kainuk | Turkana County | S | 150 km | 93 mi | ~2h 30m | 🗺 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 Turkana County, the home state of Lodwar, along with each city's aerial distance from Lodwar, Turkana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kakuma | 3.7136° N | 34.8572° E | 603 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lokichar | 2.3812° N | 35.6512° E | 763 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lokichokio | 4.2077° N | 34.3538° E | 641 m | 183 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kainuk | 1.7744° N | 35.5064° E | 825 m | 150 km | 🗺 View Map |
Soroti Airport IATA: SRT 268 km (167 mi) from Lodwar |
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| 🗺 Map of Lokichokio |
The exact GPS location of Lodwar gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Turkana 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 Turkana 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 Lodwar are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lodwar 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
Lodwar sits within Turkana 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 Lodwar 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 Turkana County. › Browse every city in Turkana County
Coordinates for Lodwar 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 Lodwar are latitude 3.1199° and longitude 35.5964°. In directional format: 3.1199° N, 35.5964° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lodwar in Turkana County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lodwar is a city in Turkana 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, Lodwar sits at: Latitude 3° 7' 12" N and Longitude 35° 35' 47" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lodwar has a population of approximately 82,970 people. This is roughly 7.543% of Turkana County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Turkana County.
The interactive satellite map of Lodwar is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 3.1199, 35.5964 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lodwar in Turkana County. For broader context, explore the Turkana County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lodwar is Soroti Airport (SRT), roughly 268 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lodwar sits at an elevation of approximately 500 meters (1,641 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Turkana County.
The closest cities to Lodwar include Lokichar, Kakuma, Kainuk. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lodwar, sunrise is at 06:34 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM, giving a day length of 12h 15m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lodwar's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lodwar is approximately 347 km (216 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,957 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lodwar — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 795 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.
Lodwar is approximately 508 km (316 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.
