Current Date And Time In Kaesŏng, North Korea
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:01:46 KST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kaesŏng, a city in Kaesong, North Korea, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kaesŏng — 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 Kaesŏng.
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 North Korea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.9708° N | 126.5544° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.9708 | 126.5544 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 58' 15" N | 126° 33' 16" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 58.2498' N | 126° 33.2664' E |
| City | Kaesŏng |
| State | Kaesong |
| Country | North Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +08:30 |
| Population | 338,155 |
| Area (km²) | 1,309.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 505.41 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 258.33 /km² |
| Elevation | 42 m / 138 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 37.9708, 126.5544 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kaesŏng 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 Kaesong.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paech’ŏn-ŭp | South Hwanghae | W | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Yangsa | Incheon | SW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 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.
Seoul Gimpo International Airport IATA: GMP 50 km (31 mi) from Kaesŏng |
The exact GPS location of Kaesŏng gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kaesong. 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 Kaesong 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 Kaesŏng are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kaesŏng 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 North Korea map
Kaesŏng sits within Kaesong, North Korea, 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 Kaesŏng 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 Kaesong. › Browse every city in Kaesong
Coordinates for Kaesŏng 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 North Korea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kaesŏng are latitude 37.9708° and longitude 126.5544°. In directional format: 37.9708° N, 126.5544° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kaesŏng in Kaesong and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kaesŏng is a city in Kaesong, North Korea, 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, Kaesŏng sits at: Latitude 37° 58' 15" N and Longitude 126° 33' 16" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kaesŏng has a population of approximately 338,155 people. This is roughly 175.594% of Kaesong's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kaesong.
The interactive satellite map of Kaesŏng is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.9708, 126.5544 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kaesŏng in Kaesong. For broader context, explore the Kaesong state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kaesŏng is Seoul Gimpo International Airport (GMP), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kaesŏng sits at an elevation of approximately 42 meters (138 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kaesong.
The closest cities to Kaesŏng include Paech’ŏn-ŭp, Yangsa. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kaesŏng, sunrise is at 05:16 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM, giving a day length of 13h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kaesŏng's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kaesŏng is approximately 4,227 km (2,626 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,106 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kaesŏng — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pinamar, Argentina, roughly 316 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.
Kaesŏng is approximately 137 km (85 mi) NW of Pyongyang, the national capital of North Korea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
