Current Date And Time In Gurun, Malaysia
Sunday, 06 September 2026
09:37:58 MYT
State: Kedah
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 15,964
District: Kuala Muda
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gurun, a city in Kedah, Malaysia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Gurun — 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 Gurun.
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 Malaysia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.8172° N | 100.4738° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.8172 | 100.4738 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 49' 2" N | 100° 28' 26" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 49.0302' N | 100° 28.4286' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gurun 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 Kedah.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guar Chempedak | Kedah | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Bedong | Kedah | S | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Yan Besar | Kedah | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Kampong Merbok | Kedah | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Bukit Pinang | Kedah | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Sungai Lalang | Kedah | S | 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 Kedah, the home state of Gurun, along with each city's aerial distance from Alor Setar, Kedah'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kota Kuala Muda | 5.5882° N | 100.3709° E | 4 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sungai Petani | 5.647° N | 100.4877° E | 17 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alor Setar | 6.121° N | 100.3601° E | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kulim | 5.365° N | 100.5618° E | 54 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pendang | 5.9952° N | 100.4789° E | 8 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yan Besar | 5.7989° N | 100.3726° E | 9 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jitra | 6.2681° N | 100.4217° E | 17 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kampong Sidam | 5.5333° N | 100.5667° E | 11 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Padang Serai | 5.5131° N | 100.5536° E | 15 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bedong | 5.7274° N | 100.5088° E | 6 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport IATA: AOR 42 km (26 mi) from Gurun |
The exact GPS location of Gurun gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kedah. 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 Kedah 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 Gurun are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gurun 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 Malaysia map
Gurun sits within Kedah, Malaysia, 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 Gurun 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 Kedah. › Browse every city in Kedah
Coordinates for Gurun 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 Malaysia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Gurun are latitude 5.8172° and longitude 100.4738°. In directional format: 5.8172° N, 100.4738° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gurun in Kedah and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gurun is a city in Kedah, Malaysia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kuala Muda. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gurun sits at: Latitude 5° 49' 2" N and Longitude 100° 28' 26" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gurun has a population of approximately 15,964 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kedah.
The interactive satellite map of Gurun is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.8172, 100.4738 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gurun in Kedah. For broader context, explore the Kedah state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gurun is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), roughly 42 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gurun is approximately 36 km (22 mi) from Alor Setar, the capital of Kedah, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kedah.
Gurun sits at an elevation of approximately 22 meters (72 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kedah.
The closest cities to Gurun include Guar Chempedak, Bedong, Yan Besar. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gurun, sunrise is at 07:09 AM and sunset is at 07:23 PM, giving a day length of 12h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gurun's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gurun is approximately 648 km (402 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,127 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gurun — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Felipe, Peru, roughly 24 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.
Gurun is approximately 327 km (203 mi) SE of Kuala Lumpur, the national capital of Malaysia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
