Current Date And Time In Yan Besar, Malaysia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
06:55:56 MYT
State: Kedah
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 67,653
District: Yan
Explore the interactive satellite map of Yan Besar, 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 Yan Besar — 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 Yan Besar.
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) | 5.7989° N | 100.3726° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.7989 | 100.3726 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 47' 56" N | 100° 22' 22" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 47.934' N | 100° 22.3584' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Yan Besar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampong Merbok | Kedah | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Gurun | Kedah | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Guar Chempedak | Kedah | NE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Kota Sarang Samut | Kedah | N | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Bedong | Kedah | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Bukit Pinang | Kedah | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Yan Besar, 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 |
| 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 |
| Bandar Baharu | 5.1343° N | 100.4955° E | 4 m | 111 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sultan Abdul Halim Airport IATA: AOR 44 km (27 mi) from Yan Besar |
The exact GPS location of Yan Besar 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 Yan Besar are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Yan Besar 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
Yan Besar 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 Yan Besar 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 Yan Besar 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 Yan Besar are latitude 5.7989° and longitude 100.3726°. In directional format: 5.7989° N, 100.3726° E. These coordinates mark the center of Yan Besar in Kedah and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Yan Besar is a city in Kedah, Malaysia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Yan. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Yan Besar sits at: Latitude 5° 47' 56" N and Longitude 100° 22' 22" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Yan Besar has a population of approximately 67,653 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kedah.
The interactive satellite map of Yan Besar is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.7989, 100.3726 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Yan Besar in Kedah. For broader context, explore the Kedah state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Yan Besar is Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR), roughly 44 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Yan Besar 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.
Yan Besar sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 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 Yan Besar include Kampong Merbok, Gurun, Guar Chempedak. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Yan Besar, sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 07:34 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Yan Besar's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Yan Besar is approximately 646 km (401 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,116 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Yan Besar — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Olmos, 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.
Yan Besar is approximately 329 km (205 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.
