Current Date And Time In Kainantu, Papua New Guinea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
14:06:14 PGT
State: Eastern Highlands Province
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 8,509
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kainantu, a city in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kainantu — 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 Kainantu.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Papua New Guinea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 6.2887° S | 145.8655° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -6.2887 | 145.8655 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 6° 17' 19" S | 145° 51' 56" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 6° 17.3232' S | 145° 51.9288' E |
| City | Kainantu |
| State | Eastern Highlands Province (Eastern Highlands) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Population | 8,509 |
| Elevation | 1,575 m / 5,168 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -6.2887, 145.8655 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kainantu 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 Eastern Highlands Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goroka | Eastern Highlands Province | NW | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 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 Eastern Highlands Province, the home state of Kainantu, along with each city's aerial distance from Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goroka | -6.085° S | 145.3867° E | 1,574 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
Goroka Airport IATA: GKA 57 km (36 mi) from Kainantu |
The exact GPS location of Kainantu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Eastern Highlands Province. 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 Eastern Highlands Province 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 Kainantu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kainantu 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 Papua New Guinea map
Kainantu sits within Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, in the Australia And Oceania 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 Kainantu 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 Eastern Highlands Province. › Browse every city in Eastern Highlands Province
Coordinates for Kainantu 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 Papua New Guinea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kainantu are latitude -6.2887° and longitude 145.8655°. In directional format: 6.2887° S, 145.8655° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kainantu in Eastern Highlands Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kainantu is a city in Eastern Highlands Province, Papua New Guinea, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kainantu sits at: Latitude 6° 17' 19" S and Longitude 145° 51' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kainantu has a population of approximately 8,509 people. This is roughly 1.334% of Eastern Highlands Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Eastern Highlands Province.
The interactive satellite map of Kainantu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -6.2887, 145.8655 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kainantu in Eastern Highlands Province. For broader context, explore the Eastern Highlands Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kainantu is Goroka Airport (GKA), roughly 57 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kainantu is approximately 58 km (36 mi) from Goroka, the capital of Eastern Highlands Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Eastern Highlands Province.
Kainantu sits at an elevation of approximately 1,575 meters (5,168 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Eastern Highlands Province.
The closest cities to Kainantu include Goroka. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kainantu, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 11h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kainantu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kainantu is approximately 700 km (435 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 16,140 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kainantu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Trairi, Brazil, roughly 1,207 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.
Kainantu is approximately 382 km (237 mi) S of Port Moresby, the national capital of Papua New Guinea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
