Current Date And Time In Karakol, Kyrgyzstan
Sunday, 06 September 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Karakol, a city in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Karakol — 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 Karakol.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Kyrgyzstan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.4905° N | 78.392° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.4905 | 78.392 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 29' 26" N | 78° 23' 31" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 29.4282' N | 78° 23.5182' E |
| City | Karakol |
| State | Issyk-Kul (Issyk-Kul’skaya Oblast’) |
| Country | Kyrgyzstan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +05:00 to +06:00 |
| Founded | 1869-07-01 |
| Population | 84,351 |
| Area (km²) | 48.05 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 18.55 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,755.48 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,770 m / 5,807 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.4905, 78.392 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Karakol 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 Issyk-Kul.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birbash | Issyk-Kul | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Tegizchil | Issyk-Kul | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Bozbulun | Issyk-Kul | N | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Teploklyuchenka | Issyk-Kul | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Ak-Suu | Issyk-Kul | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Mikhaylovka | Issyk-Kul | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Issyk-Kul, the home state of Karakol, along with each city's aerial distance from Karakol, Issyk-Kul'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balykchy | 42.4602° N | 76.1871° E | 1,641 m | 181 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kyzyl-Suu | 42.3421° N | 78.0064° E | 1,757 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bokombayevskoye | 42.1177° N | 76.9933° E | 1,810 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cholpon-Ata | 42.6494° N | 77.0823° E | 1,630 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ak-Suu | 42.4995° N | 78.527° E | 1,814 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tyup | 42.7276° N | 78.3648° E | 1,629 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Boz-Beshik | 42.4325° N | 77.9515° E | 1,651 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kadzhi-Say | 42.1411° N | 77.1785° E | 1,722 m | 107 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akbulun | 42.6261° N | 78.8225° E | 1,831 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Birbash | 42.5268° N | 78.3599° E | 1,680 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
Karakol International Airport IATA: IKG 2 km (1 mi) from Karakol |
The exact GPS location of Karakol gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Issyk-Kul. 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 Issyk-Kul 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 Karakol are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Karakol 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 Kyrgyzstan map
Karakol sits within Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, in the Asia 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 Karakol 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 Issyk-Kul. › Browse every city in Issyk-Kul
Coordinates for Karakol 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 Kyrgyzstan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Karakol are latitude 42.4905° and longitude 78.392°. In directional format: 42.4905° N, 78.392° E. These coordinates mark the center of Karakol in Issyk-Kul and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Karakol is a city in Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Karakol sits at: Latitude 42° 29' 26" N and Longitude 78° 23' 31" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Karakol has a population of approximately 84,351 people. This is roughly 15.667% of Issyk-Kul's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Issyk-Kul.
The interactive satellite map of Karakol is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.4905, 78.392 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Karakol in Issyk-Kul. For broader context, explore the Issyk-Kul state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Karakol is Karakol International Airport (IKG), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Karakol sits at an elevation of approximately 1,770 meters (5,807 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Issyk-Kul.
The closest cities to Karakol include Birbash, Tegizchil, Bozbulun. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Karakol, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 07:14 PM, giving a day length of 12h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Karakol's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Karakol is approximately 4,730 km (2,939 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,435 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Karakol — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hanga Roa, Chile, roughly 1,847 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.
Karakol is approximately 314 km (195 mi) W of Bishkek, the national capital of Kyrgyzstan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
