Current Date And Time In Dhankuta, Nepal
Monday, 07 September 2026
17:09:29 NPT
State: Koshi
Currency: Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Timezone: UTC +05:45 (NPT)
Population: 22,084
District: Dhankuta
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dhankuta, a city in Koshi, Nepal, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Dhankuta — 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 Dhankuta.
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 Nepal operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 26.9833° N | 87.3333° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 26.9833 | 87.3333 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 58' 60" N | 87° 19' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 58.9998' N | 87° 19.9998' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dhankuta 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 Koshi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dharan | Koshi | S | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Bhojpur | Koshi | NW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Īṭahari̇̄ | Koshi | S | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Khãdbari̇̄ | Koshi | N | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Inaruwa | Koshi | SW | 46 km | 28 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Biratnagar | Koshi | S | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 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 Koshi, the home state of Dhankuta, along with each city's aerial distance from Dhankuta, Koshi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biratnagar | 26.4551° N | 87.2701° E | 74 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dharan | 26.8144° N | 87.2797° E | 375 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Triyuga | 26.7919° N | 86.699° E | 165 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Inaruwa | 26.6068° N | 87.1478° E | 87 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Īṭahari̇̄ | 26.6637° N | 87.274° E | 118 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Khãdbari̇̄ | 27.3765° N | 87.2077° E | 1,049 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bhadrapur | 26.544° N | 88.0944° E | 91 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ilam | 26.9094° N | 87.9282° E | 1,218 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lobuche | 27.9481° N | 86.8102° E | 4,949 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bhojpur | 27.1715° N | 87.0461° E | 1,573 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
Taplejung Airport IATA: TPJ 54 km (34 mi) from Dhankuta |
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| 🗺 Map of Lobuche |
The exact GPS location of Dhankuta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Koshi. 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 Koshi 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 Dhankuta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dhankuta 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 Nepal map
Dhankuta sits within Koshi, Nepal, 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 Dhankuta 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 Koshi. › Browse every city in Koshi
Coordinates for Dhankuta 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 Nepal. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Dhankuta are latitude 26.9833° and longitude 87.3333°. In directional format: 26.9833° N, 87.3333° E. These coordinates mark the center of Dhankuta in Koshi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dhankuta is a city in Koshi, Nepal, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Dhankuta. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dhankuta sits at: Latitude 26° 58' 60" N and Longitude 87° 19' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dhankuta has a population of approximately 22,084 people. This is roughly 0.444% of Koshi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Koshi.
The interactive satellite map of Dhankuta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 26.9833, 87.3333 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dhankuta in Koshi. For broader context, explore the Koshi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dhankuta is Taplejung Airport (TPJ), roughly 54 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dhankuta sits at an elevation of approximately 1,188 meters (3,898 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Koshi.
The closest cities to Dhankuta include Dharan, Bhojpur, Īṭahari̇̄. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dhankuta, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 05:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dhankuta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dhankuta is approximately 3,004 km (1,866 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,664 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dhankuta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Juan Bautista, Chile, roughly 1,518 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.
Dhankuta is approximately 214 km (133 mi) W of Kathmandu, the national capital of Nepal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
