Current Date And Time In Kokoda, Papua New Guinea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
11:32:28 PGT
State: Oro Province
Currency: Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (PGT)
Population: 6,199
District: Sohe
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kokoda, a city in Oro 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 Kokoda — 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 Kokoda.
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) | 8.8778° S | 147.7364° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.8778 | 147.7364 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 52' 40" S | 147° 44' 11" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 52.6668' S | 147° 44.1852' E |
| City | Kokoda |
| State | Oro Province (Oro) |
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Sohe |
| Time Zone | +10:00 to +11:00 |
| Population | 6,199 |
| Elevation | 372 m / 1,221 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.8778, 147.7364 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kokoda 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 Oro Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popondetta | Oro Province | E | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Manumu | Central Province | SW | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 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 Oro Province, the home state of Kokoda, along with each city's aerial distance from Popondetta, Oro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popondetta | -8.7654° S | 148.2325° E | 106 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
Girua Airport IATA: PNP 63 km (39 mi) from Kokoda |
The exact GPS location of Kokoda gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Oro 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 Oro 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 Kokoda are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kokoda 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
Kokoda sits within Oro 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 Kokoda 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 Oro Province. › Browse every city in Oro Province
Coordinates for Kokoda 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 Kokoda are latitude -8.8778° and longitude 147.7364°. In directional format: 8.8778° S, 147.7364° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kokoda in Oro Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kokoda is a city in Oro Province, Papua New Guinea, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Sohe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kokoda sits at: Latitude 8° 52' 40" S and Longitude 147° 44' 11" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kokoda has a population of approximately 6,199 people. This is roughly 3.131% of Oro Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Oro Province.
The interactive satellite map of Kokoda is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.8778, 147.7364 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kokoda in Oro Province. For broader context, explore the Oro Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kokoda is Girua Airport (PNP), roughly 63 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kokoda is approximately 56 km (35 mi) from Popondetta, the capital of Oro Province, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Oro Province.
Kokoda sits at an elevation of approximately 372 meters (1,221 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Oro Province.
The closest cities to Kokoda include Popondetta, Manumu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kokoda, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 06:09 PM, giving a day length of 11h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kokoda's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kokoda is approximately 988 km (614 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 16,249 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kokoda — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Nova Sintra, Cabo Verde, roughly 1,059 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.
Kokoda is approximately 93 km (58 mi) SW 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.
