Current Date And Time In Kuala Besut, Malaysia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:15:18 MYT
State: Terengganu
Currency: Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (MYT)
Population: 2,400
District: Besut
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kuala Besut, a city in Terengganu, 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 Kuala Besut — 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 Kuala Besut.
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) | 5.833° N | 102.5551° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.833 | 102.5551 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 49' 59" N | 102° 33' 19" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 49.9818' N | 102° 33.3084' E |
| City | Kuala Besut |
| State | Terengganu |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Besut |
| Time Zone | +08:00 |
| Population | 2,400 |
| Elevation | 11 m / 36 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.833, 102.5551 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kuala Besut 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 Terengganu.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampung Kuala Besut | Terengganu | W | 1 km | 0 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Kampung Telaga Papan | Terengganu | SE | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Jertih | Terengganu | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Bandar Permaisuri | Terengganu | SE | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Kuala Nerus | Terengganu | SE | 73 km | 45 mi | ~1h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Kuala Terengganu | Terengganu | SE | 86 km | 53 mi | ~1h 26m | 🗺 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 Terengganu, the home state of Kuala Besut, along with each city's aerial distance from Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Terengganu | 5.3302° N | 103.1408° E | 15 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kuala Nerus | 5.3729° N | 103.0205° E | 146 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cukai | 4.25° N | 103.4167° E | 12 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dungun | 4.775° N | 103.4162° E | 7 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kertih | 4.5141° N | 103.4483° E | 5 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marang | 5.2056° N | 103.2059° E | 14 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paka | 4.6374° N | 103.4368° E | 9 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jertih | 5.7336° N | 102.4897° E | 16 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kemasik | 4.4256° N | 103.4538° E | 11 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ketengah Jaya | 4.5722° N | 103.3188° E | 46 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sultan Ismail Petra Airport IATA: KBR 47 km (29 mi) from Kuala Besut |
The exact GPS location of Kuala Besut gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Terengganu. 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 Terengganu 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 Kuala Besut are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kuala Besut 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
Kuala Besut sits within Terengganu, 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 Kuala Besut 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 Terengganu. › Browse every city in Terengganu
Coordinates for Kuala Besut 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 Kuala Besut are latitude 5.833° and longitude 102.5551°. In directional format: 5.833° N, 102.5551° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kuala Besut in Terengganu and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kuala Besut is a city in Terengganu, Malaysia, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Besut. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kuala Besut sits at: Latitude 5° 49' 59" N and Longitude 102° 33' 19" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kuala Besut has a population of approximately 2,400 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Terengganu.
The interactive satellite map of Kuala Besut is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.833, 102.5551 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kuala Besut in Terengganu. For broader context, explore the Terengganu state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kuala Besut is Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR), roughly 47 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kuala Besut is approximately 86 km (53 mi) from Kuala Terengganu, the capital of Terengganu, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Terengganu.
Kuala Besut sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Terengganu.
The closest cities to Kuala Besut include Kampung Kuala Besut, Kampung Telaga Papan, Jertih. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kuala Besut, sunrise is at 07:04 AM and sunset is at 07:25 PM, giving a day length of 12h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kuala Besut's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kuala Besut is approximately 649 km (403 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,357 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kuala Besut — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nueva Santa Cruz, Peru, roughly 5 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.
Kuala Besut is approximately 314 km (195 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.
