Current Date And Time In Kowŏn-ŭp, North Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
02:38:49 KST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kowŏn-ŭp, a city in South Hamgyong, 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 Kowŏn-ŭp — 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 Kowŏn-ŭp.
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) | 39.4381° N | 127.2431° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.4381 | 127.2431 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 26' 17" N | 127° 14' 35" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 26.2836' N | 127° 14.5836' E |
| City | Kowŏn-ŭp |
| State | South Hamgyong (함경남도) |
| Country | North Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +08:30 |
| Population | 21,490 |
| Elevation | 9 m / 30 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.4381, 127.2431 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kowŏn-ŭp 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 South Hamgyong.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinsang-ni | South Hamgyong | NE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Hŭngnam | South Hamgyong | NE | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Hamhŭng | South Hamgyong | NE | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Yŏnggwang-ŭp | South Hamgyong | N | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 View |
| Samho-rodongjagu | South Hamgyong | NE | 78 km | 49 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 View |
| Hongwŏn | South Hamgyong | NE | 89 km | 56 mi | ~1h 29m | 🗺 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 South Hamgyong, the home state of Kowŏn-ŭp, along with each city's aerial distance from Hamhung, South Hamgyong'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamhŭng | 39.9183° N | 127.5364° E | 16 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hŭngnam | 39.842° N | 127.6321° E | 3 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Changam-ch’on | 40.6061° N | 128.7819° E | 141 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sinp’o | 40.0397° N | 128.1943° E | 39 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yuktae-dong | 40.0247° N | 128.1597° E | 1 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hongwŏn | 40.0253° N | 127.9558° E | 29 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iwŏn-ŭp | 40.3231° N | 128.6553° E | 2 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yŏnggwang-ŭp | 40.0183° N | 127.4547° E | 35 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Samho-rodongjagu | 39.9475° N | 127.8711° E | 4 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sinsang-ni | 39.6499° N | 127.4073° E | 2 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wonsan Kalma Airport IATA: WOS 37 km (23 mi) from Kowŏn-ŭp |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Yuktae-dong |
| 🗺 Map of Sinp’o |
| 🗺 Map of Iwŏn-ŭp |
| 🗺 Map of Changam-ch’on |
The exact GPS location of Kowŏn-ŭp gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South Hamgyong. 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 South Hamgyong 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 Kowŏn-ŭp are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kowŏn-ŭp 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
Kowŏn-ŭp sits within South Hamgyong, 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 Kowŏn-ŭp 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 South Hamgyong. › Browse every city in South Hamgyong
Coordinates for Kowŏn-ŭp 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 Kowŏn-ŭp are latitude 39.4381° and longitude 127.2431°. In directional format: 39.4381° N, 127.2431° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kowŏn-ŭp in South Hamgyong and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kowŏn-ŭp is a city in South Hamgyong, 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, Kowŏn-ŭp sits at: Latitude 39° 26' 17" N and Longitude 127° 14' 35" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kowŏn-ŭp has a population of approximately 21,490 people. This is roughly 0.701% of South Hamgyong's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Hamgyong.
The interactive satellite map of Kowŏn-ŭp is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.4381, 127.2431 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kowŏn-ŭp in South Hamgyong. For broader context, explore the South Hamgyong state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kowŏn-ŭp is Wonsan Kalma Airport (WOS), roughly 37 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kowŏn-ŭp is approximately 59 km (37 mi) from Hamhung, the capital of South Hamgyong, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South Hamgyong.
Kowŏn-ŭp 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 South Hamgyong.
The closest cities to Kowŏn-ŭp include Sinsang-ni, Hŭngnam, Hamhŭng. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kowŏn-ŭp, sunrise is at 05:11 AM and sunset is at 07:00 PM, giving a day length of 13h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kowŏn-ŭp's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kowŏn-ŭp is approximately 4,390 km (2,728 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,940 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kowŏn-ŭp — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mar de las Pampas, Argentina, roughly 440 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.
Kowŏn-ŭp is approximately 136 km (84 mi) W of Pyongyang, the national capital of North Korea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
