Current Date And Time In Arakan, Myanmar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:16:54 MMT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arakan, a city in Rakhine, Myanmar, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Arakan β 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 Arakan.
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 Myanmar operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 19.8101° N | 93.9878° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 19.8101 | 93.9878 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 19° 48' 36" N | 93° 59' 16" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 19° 48.6056' N | 93° 59.2706' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arakan 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 Rakhine.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | Rakhine | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Kyaukpyu | Rakhine | SW | 62 km | 39 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Sane | Rakhine | S | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Taungup | Rakhine | S | 109 km | 68 mi | ~1h 49m | 🗺 View |
| Manaung | Rakhine | S | 110 km | 68 mi | ~1h 50m | 🗺 View |
| Sittwe | Rakhine | W | 120 km | 74 mi | ~1h 60m | 🗺 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 Rakhine, the home state of Arakan, along with each city's aerial distance from Sittwe, Rakhine'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyaukpyu | 19.4279° N | 93.5513° E | 4 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sittwe | 20.1462° N | 92.8984° E | 5 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ann | 19.7954° N | 94.0479° E | 26 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gwa | 17.5937° N | 94.58° E | 9 m | 334 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buthidaung Town | 20.8754° N | 92.53° E | 8 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manaung | 18.8548° N | 93.7291° E | 9 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mrauk U | 20.59° N | 93.1906° E | 9 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taungup | 18.8561° N | 94.2408° E | 5 m | 201 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kyeintali | 18.0061° N | 94.49° E | 7 m | 291 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kyauktaw | 20.8447° N | 92.9753° E | 10 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kyaukpyu Airport IATA: KYP 64 km (40 mi) from Arakan |
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The exact GPS location of Arakan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rakhine. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Rakhine 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 Arakan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arakan 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 Myanmar map
Arakan sits within Rakhine, Myanmar, 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 Arakan 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 Rakhine. › Browse every city in Rakhine
Coordinates for Arakan 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 Myanmar. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Arakan are latitude 19.8101° and longitude 93.9878°. In directional format: 19.8101° N, 93.9878° E. These coordinates mark the center of Arakan in Rakhine and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arakan is a city in Rakhine, Myanmar, 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, Arakan sits at: Latitude 19° 48' 36" N and Longitude 93° 59' 16" 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 Arakan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 19.8101, 93.9878 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arakan in Rakhine. For broader context, explore the Rakhine state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arakan is Kyaukpyu Airport (KYP), roughly 64 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arakan is approximately 120 km (74 mi) from Sittwe, the capital of Rakhine, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rakhine.
Arakan sits at an elevation of approximately 85 meters (278 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rakhine.
The closest cities to Arakan include Ann, Kyaukpyu, Sane. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arakan, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 06:46 PM, giving a day length of 12h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arakan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arakan is approximately 2,205 km (1,370 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,844 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arakan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Paracas, Peru, roughly 1,229 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.
Arakan is approximately 224 km (139 mi) E of Nay Pyi Taw, the national capital of Myanmar, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
