Current Date And Time In Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:35:53 AST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Thuwal, a city in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Thuwal — 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 Thuwal.
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 Saudi Arabia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.2827° N | 39.1125° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 22.2827 | 39.1125 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 16' 58" N | 39° 6' 45" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 16.9632' N | 39° 6.747' E |
| City | Thuwal |
| State | Mecca Region |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 26,957 |
| Elevation | 6 m / 20 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 22.2827, 39.1125 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Thuwal 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 Mecca Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khulayş | Mecca Region | SE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Rabigh | Mecca Region | N | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Jeddah | Mecca Region | S | 88 km | 55 mi | ~1h 28m | 🗺 View |
| Al Jumum | Mecca Region | SE | 95 km | 59 mi | ~1h 35m | 🗺 View |
| Makkah | Mecca Region | SE | 120 km | 75 mi | ~2h 0m | 🗺 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 Mecca Region, the home state of Thuwal, along with each city's aerial distance from Mecca, Mecca Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeddah | 21.4901° N | 39.1862° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Makkah | 21.4266° N | 39.8256° E | 333 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ta’if | 21.2703° N | 40.4158° E | 1,672 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Rabigh | 22.7986° N | 39.0349° E | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ash Shafa | 21.0727° N | 40.3184° E | 2,231 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Lith | 20.148° N | 40.2722° E | 6 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Khurmah | 21.9115° N | 42.0309° E | 1,025 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Turabah | 21.2141° N | 41.6331° E | 1,164 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Jumum | 21.6195° N | 39.6966° E | 208 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Khulayş | 22.1555° N | 39.3202° E | 67 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
King Abdulaziz International Airport IATA: JED 67 km (42 mi) from Thuwal |
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The exact GPS location of Thuwal gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mecca Region. 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 Mecca Region 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 Thuwal are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Thuwal 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 Saudi Arabia map
Thuwal sits within Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 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 Thuwal 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 Mecca Region. › Browse every city in Mecca Region
Coordinates for Thuwal 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 Saudi Arabia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Thuwal are latitude 22.2827° and longitude 39.1125°. In directional format: 22.2827° N, 39.1125° E. These coordinates mark the center of Thuwal in Mecca Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Thuwal is a city in Mecca Region, Saudi Arabia, 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, Thuwal sits at: Latitude 22° 16' 58" N and Longitude 39° 6' 45" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Thuwal has a population of approximately 26,957 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mecca Region.
The interactive satellite map of Thuwal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 22.2827, 39.1125 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Thuwal in Mecca Region. For broader context, explore the Mecca Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Thuwal is King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), roughly 67 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Thuwal sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mecca Region.
The closest cities to Thuwal include Khulayş, Rabigh, Jeddah. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Thuwal, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 06:58 PM, giving a day length of 12h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Thuwal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Thuwal is approximately 2,481 km (1,541 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,029 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Thuwal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Otepa, French Polynesia, roughly 464 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.
Thuwal is approximately 821 km (510 mi) E of Riyadh, the national capital of Saudi Arabia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
