Current Date And Time In Rumphi, Malawi
Friday, 14 August 2026
00:48:51 CAT
State: Northern Region
Currency: Malawian Kwacha (MWK)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (CAT)
Population: 25,216
District: Rumphi District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rumphi, a city in Northern Region, Malawi, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Rumphi — 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 Rumphi.
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 Malawi operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.0186° S | 33.8575° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -11.0186 | 33.8575 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 1' 7" S | 33° 51' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 1.1178' S | 33° 51.4476' E |
| City | Rumphi |
| State | Northern Region |
| Country | Malawi |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Rumphi District |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 25,216 |
| Elevation | 1,084 m / 3,557 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -11.0186, 33.8575 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rumphi 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 Northern Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mzuzu | Northern Region | S | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Livingstonia | Northern Region | NE | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Nkhata Bay | Northern Region | SE | 81 km | 50 mi | ~1h 21m | 🗺 View |
| Mzimba | Northern Region | S | 102 km | 63 mi | ~1h 42m | 🗺 View |
| Karonga | Northern Region | N | 121 km | 75 mi | ~2h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Chisumulu | Northern Region | SE | 140 km | 87 mi | ~2h 20m | 🗺 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 Northern Region, the home state of Rumphi, along with each city's aerial distance from Mzuzu, Northern Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mzuzu | -11.4656° S | 34.0207° E | 1,275 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karonga | -9.9333° S | 33.9333° E | 486 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mzimba | -11.9° S | 33.6° E | 1,339 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chitipa | -9.7024° S | 33.2697° E | 1,286 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nkhata Bay | -11.6066° S | 34.2907° E | 547 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Likoma | -12.0667° S | 34.7333° E | 506 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Livingstonia | -10.606° S | 34.1079° E | 1,353 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chisumulu | -12.0286° S | 34.6242° E | 476 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
Songwe Airport IATA: MBI 242 km (150 mi) from Rumphi |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Likoma |
| 🗺 Map of Chitipa |
The exact GPS location of Rumphi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern Region. 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 Northern Region 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 Rumphi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rumphi 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 Malawi map
Rumphi sits within Northern Region, Malawi, 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 Rumphi 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 Northern Region. › Browse every city in Northern Region
Coordinates for Rumphi 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 Malawi. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Rumphi are latitude -11.0186° and longitude 33.8575°. In directional format: 11.0186° S, 33.8575° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rumphi in Northern Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rumphi is a city in Northern Region, Malawi, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Rumphi District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rumphi sits at: Latitude 11° 1' 7" S and Longitude 33° 51' 27" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rumphi has a population of approximately 25,216 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Region.
The interactive satellite map of Rumphi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -11.0186, 33.8575 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rumphi in Northern Region. For broader context, explore the Northern Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rumphi is Songwe Airport (MBI), roughly 242 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rumphi is approximately 53 km (33 mi) from Mzuzu, the capital of Northern Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northern Region.
Rumphi sits at an elevation of approximately 1,084 meters (3,557 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Region.
The closest cities to Rumphi include Mzuzu, Livingstonia, Nkhata Bay. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rumphi, sunrise is at 05:56 AM and sunset is at 05:42 PM, giving a day length of 11h 46m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rumphi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rumphi is approximately 1,227 km (762 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,700 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rumphi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Leilani Estates, United States, roughly 1,329 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.
Rumphi is approximately 328 km (204 mi) S of Lilongwe, the national capital of Malawi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
