Current Date And Time In Tunkus, Nigeria
Friday, 07 August 2026
09:06:47 WAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tunkus, a city in Plateau State, Nigeria, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Tunkus — 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 Tunkus.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.0217° N | 9.6138° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.0217 | 9.6138 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 1' 18" N | 9° 36' 50" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 1.3002' N | 9° 36.8304' E |
| City | Tunkus |
| State | Plateau State |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Mikang |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Elevation | 294 m / 965 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.0217, 9.6138 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tunkus 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 Plateau State.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shendam | Plateau State | SW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Yelwa | Plateau State | S | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Langtang | Plateau State | NE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Mabudi | Plateau State | SE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Kwolla | Plateau State | W | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Amper | Plateau State | N | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 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 Plateau State, the home state of Tunkus, along with each city's aerial distance from Jos, Plateau State'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jos | 9.9285° N | 8.8921° E | 1,186 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pankshin | 9.3254° N | 9.4352° E | 1,235 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bukuru | 9.794° N | 8.864° E | 1,277 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yelwa | 8.8333° N | 9.6333° E | 221 m | 146 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Langtang | 9.1416° N | 9.791° E | 328 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bokkos | 9.2992° N | 8.9947° E | 1,336 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amper | 9.3551° N | 9.7012° E | 461 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vom | 9.7291° N | 8.7914° E | 1,275 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Panyam | 9.4076° N | 9.2148° E | 1,133 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kwolla | 8.9036° N | 9.2909° E | 269 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
Yakubu Gowon Airport IATA: JOS 107 km (66 mi) from Tunkus |
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The exact GPS location of Tunkus gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Plateau State. 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 Plateau State 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 Tunkus are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tunkus 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 Nigeria map
Tunkus sits within Plateau State, Nigeria, in the Africa 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 Tunkus 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 Plateau State. › Browse every city in Plateau State
Coordinates for Tunkus 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 Nigeria. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Tunkus are latitude 9.0217° and longitude 9.6138°. In directional format: 9.0217° N, 9.6138° E. These coordinates mark the center of Tunkus in Plateau State and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tunkus is a city in Plateau State, Nigeria, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Mikang. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tunkus sits at: Latitude 9° 1' 18" N and Longitude 9° 36' 50" 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 Tunkus is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.0217, 9.6138 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tunkus in Plateau State. For broader context, explore the Plateau State state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tunkus is Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS), roughly 107 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tunkus is approximately 128 km (80 mi) from Jos, the capital of Plateau State, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Plateau State.
Tunkus sits at an elevation of approximately 294 meters (965 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Plateau State.
The closest cities to Tunkus include Shendam, Yelwa, Langtang. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tunkus, sunrise is at 06:12 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM, giving a day length of 12h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tunkus's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tunkus is approximately 1,004 km (624 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,057 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tunkus — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fakaofo, Tokelau, roughly 100 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.
Tunkus is approximately 233 km (145 mi) W of Abuja, the national capital of Nigeria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
