Current Date And Time In Upington, South Africa
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:56:23 SAST
State: Northern Cape
Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (SAST)
Population: 71,373
District: Siyanda District Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Upington, a city in Northern Cape, South Africa, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Upington — 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 Upington.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Africa • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for South Africa operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 28.4478° S | 21.2561° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -28.4478 | 21.2561 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 26' 52" S | 21° 15' 22" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 26.8656' S | 21° 15.3672' E |
| City | Upington |
| State | Northern Cape (IPhondo yaseMntla-Koloni) |
| Country | South Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| District | Siyanda District Municipality |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1873-01-01 |
| Population | 71,373 |
| Area (km²) | 580.80 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 224.25 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 122.89 /km² |
| Elevation | 808 m / 2,651 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -28.4478, 21.2561 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Upington 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 Northern Cape.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuwerus NC | Northern Cape | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Swartkop | Northern Cape | SW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Raaswater | Northern Cape | S | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Leerkrans | Northern Cape | E | 27 km | 16 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Grootdrink | Northern Cape | E | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 View |
| Gannaput | Northern Cape | SE | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 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 Northern Cape, the home state of Upington, along with each city's aerial distance from Kimberley, Northern Cape'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | -28.7323° S | 24.7623° E | 1,224 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| De Aar | -30.6497° S | 24.0123° E | 1,247 m | 225 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Postmasburg | -28.3339° S | 23.0654° E | 1,305 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pampierstad | -27.7832° S | 24.6877° E | 1,078 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Warrenton | -28.114° S | 24.8475° E | 1,190 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colesberg | -30.72° S | 25.0972° E | 1,369 m | 223 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barkly West | -28.5354° S | 24.5215° E | 1,104 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Prieska | -29.668° S | 22.7425° E | 942 m | 222 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springbok | -29.6643° S | 17.8865° E | 925 m | 675 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Daniëlskuil | -28.1887° S | 23.5395° E | 1,468 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
Upington Airport IATA: UTN 5 km (3 mi) from Upington |
The exact GPS location of Upington gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern Cape. 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 Northern Cape 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 Upington are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Upington 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 South Africa map
Upington sits within Northern Cape, South Africa, in the Africa 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 Upington 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 Northern Cape. › Browse every city in Northern Cape
Coordinates for Upington 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 South Africa. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Upington are latitude -28.4478° and longitude 21.2561°. In directional format: 28.4478° S, 21.2561° E. These coordinates mark the center of Upington in Northern Cape and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Upington is a city in Northern Cape, South Africa, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Siyanda District Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Upington sits at: Latitude 28° 26' 52" S and Longitude 21° 15' 22" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Upington has a population of approximately 71,373 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Cape.
The interactive satellite map of Upington is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.4478, 21.2561 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Upington in Northern Cape. For broader context, explore the Northern Cape state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Upington is Upington Airport (UTN), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Upington is approximately 344 km (214 mi) from Kimberley, the capital of Northern Cape, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northern Cape.
Upington sits at an elevation of approximately 808 meters (2,651 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Cape.
The closest cities to Upington include Nuwerus NC, Swartkop, Raaswater. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Upington, sunrise is at 07:07 AM and sunset is at 06:12 PM, giving a day length of 11h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Upington's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Upington is approximately 3,167 km (1,968 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 2,081 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Upington — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kilauea, United States, roughly 697 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.
Upington is approximately 758 km (471 mi) E of Pretoria, the national capital of South Africa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
