Current Date And Time In Tawau, Malaysia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
07:32:27 MYT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tawau, a city in Kelantan, 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 Tawau — 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 Tawau.
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) | 4.2447° N | 117.8912° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 4.2447 | 117.8912 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 4° 14' 41" N | 117° 53' 28" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 4° 14.6791' N | 117° 53.4712' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tawau 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 Kelantan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tawau | Kelantan | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Wallace Bay | Kelantan | W | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Kampong Indarasabak | Kelantan | E | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Kampung Kunak | Kelantan | NE | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Kunak | Kelantan | NE | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Semporna | Kelantan | E | 84 km | 52 mi | ~1h 24m | 🗺 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 Kelantan, the home state of Tawau, along with each city's aerial distance from Kota Bharu, Kelantan'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 Kinabalu | 5.9749° N | 116.0724° E | 5 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sandakan | 5.8402° N | 118.1179° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tawau | 4.2448° N | 117.8912° E | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Lahad Datu | 5.023° N | 118.329° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Putatan | 5.9258° N | 116.0609° E | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Donggongon | 5.907° N | 116.1015° E | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Keningau | 5.3378° N | 116.1602° E | 277 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Semporna | 4.4818° N | 118.6112° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Petagas | 5.9116° N | 116.0499° E | 29 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kudat | 6.8873° N | 116.8236° E | 1 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Tawau Airport IATA: TWU 27 km (17 mi) from Tawau |
The exact GPS location of Tawau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kelantan. 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 Kelantan 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 Tawau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tawau 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
Tawau sits within Kelantan, 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 Tawau 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 Kelantan. › Browse every city in Kelantan
Coordinates for Tawau 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 Tawau are latitude 4.2447° and longitude 117.8912°. In directional format: 4.2447° N, 117.8912° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tawau in Kelantan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tawau is a city in Kelantan, Malaysia, 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, Tawau sits at: Latitude 4° 14' 41" N and Longitude 117° 53' 28" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Tawau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 4.2447, 117.8912 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tawau in Kelantan. For broader context, explore the Kelantan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tawau is Tawau Airport (TWU), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tawau sits at an elevation of approximately 13 meters (42 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kelantan.
The closest cities to Tawau include Tawau, Wallace Bay, Kampong Indarasabak. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tawau, sunrise is at 06:04 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 12h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tawau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tawau is approximately 473 km (294 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 13,088 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tawau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Codajás, Brazil, roughly 46 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.
Tawau is approximately 1,802 km (1,120 mi) W of Kuala Lumpur, the national capital of Malaysia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
