Current Date And Time In Gwa, Myanmar
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:56:34 MMT
State: Rakhine
Currency: Burmese Kyat (MMK)
Timezone: UTC +06:30 (MMT)
Population: 66,015
District: Thandwe District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Gwa, 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 Gwa 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 Gwa.
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) | 17.5937° N | 94.58° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 17.5937 | 94.58 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 35' 37" N | 94° 34' 48" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 35.6214' N | 94° 34.7976' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Gwa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyeintali | Rakhine | N | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Ngapali | Rakhine | N | 98 km | 61 mi | ~1h 38m | 🗺 View |
| No (1) Ward | Rakhine | N | 100 km | 62 mi | ~1h 40m | 🗺 View |
| Taungup | Rakhine | N | 145 km | 90 mi | ~2h 25m | 🗺 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 Gwa, 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 |
| 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 |
| Ngapali | 18.4366° N | 94.3222° E | 2 m | 242 km | 🗺 View Map |
Thandwe Airport IATA: SNW 101 km (63 mi) from Gwa |
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The exact GPS location of Gwa 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 Gwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Gwa 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
Gwa 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 Gwa 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 Gwa 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 Gwa are latitude 17.5937° and longitude 94.58°. In directional format: 17.5937° N, 94.58° E. These coordinates mark the center of Gwa in Rakhine and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Gwa is a city in Rakhine, Myanmar, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Thandwe District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Gwa sits at: Latitude 17° 35' 37" N and Longitude 94° 34' 48" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Gwa has a population of approximately 66,015 people. This is roughly 2.117% of Rakhine's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rakhine.
The interactive satellite map of Gwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 17.5937, 94.58 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Gwa in Rakhine. For broader context, explore the Rakhine state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Gwa is Thandwe Airport (SNW), roughly 101 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Gwa is approximately 334 km (208 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.
Gwa 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 Rakhine.
The closest cities to Gwa include Kyeintali, Ngapali, No (1) Ward. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Gwa, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Gwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Gwa is approximately 1,959 km (1,217 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,036 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Gwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Paracas, Peru, roughly 1,063 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.
Gwa is approximately 290 km (180 mi) NE 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.
