Current Date And Time In Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:19:49 MYT
State: Sabah
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 568,900
District: Kota Bharu
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kota Bharu, a city in Sabah, 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 Kota Bharu — 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 Kota Bharu.
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) | 6.1236° N | 102.2433° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 6.1236 | 102.2433 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 7' 25" N | 102° 14' 36" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 7.4166' N | 102° 14.5998' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kota Bharu 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 Sabah.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampung Wakaf Sku | Sabah | S | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Kota Bahru | Sabah | E | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Kampong Tanjong Chat | Sabah | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Wakaf Baharu | Sabah | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Wakaf Baru | Sabah | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Kampung Wakaf Stan | Sabah | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Sabah, the home state of Kota Bharu, along with each city's aerial distance from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasir Mas | 6.0493° N | 102.1399° E | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Pasir Puteh | 5.8333° N | 102.4° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kuala Krai | 5.5313° N | 102.1993° E | 36 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bandar Labuan | 5.2832° N | 115.2537° E | 1 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kampong Pangkal Kalong | 5.9167° N | 102.2167° E | 31 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Tanah Merah | 5.8° N | 102.15° E | 19 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Peringat | 6.0333° N | 102.2833° E | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Gua Musang | 4.8844° N | 101.9686° E | 90 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kampong Kadok | 6° N | 102.25° E | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Kampung Jeli | 5.7° N | 101.8333° E | 76 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport IATA: KBR 7 km (5 mi) from Kota Bharu |
The exact GPS location of Kota Bharu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sabah. 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 Sabah 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 Kota Bharu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kota Bharu 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
Kota Bharu sits within Sabah, 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 Kota Bharu 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 Sabah. › Browse every city in Sabah
Coordinates for Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu are latitude 6.1236° and longitude 102.2433°. In directional format: 6.1236° N, 102.2433° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kota Bharu in Sabah and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kota Bharu is a city in Sabah, Malaysia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kota Bharu. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kota Bharu sits at: Latitude 6° 7' 25" N and Longitude 102° 14' 36" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kota Bharu has a population of approximately 568,900 people. This is roughly 29.174% of Sabah's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sabah.
The interactive satellite map of Kota Bharu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 6.1236, 102.2433 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kota Bharu in Sabah. For broader context, explore the Sabah state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kota Bharu is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kota Bharu sits at an elevation of approximately 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sabah.
The closest cities to Kota Bharu include Kampung Wakaf Sku, Kota Bahru, Kampong Tanjong Chat. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kota Bharu, sunrise is at 07:04 AM and sunset is at 07:27 PM, giving a day length of 12h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kota Bharu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kota Bharu is approximately 682 km (424 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,317 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kota Bharu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Quinjalca, Peru, roughly 9 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.
Kota Bharu is approximately 337 km (210 mi) S of Kuala Lumpur, the national capital of Malaysia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
