Current Date And Time In Jaffna, Sri Lanka
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:59:41 SLST
State: Northern Province
Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR)
Timezone: UTC +05:30 (SLST)
Population: 169,102
Explore the interactive satellite map of Jaffna, a city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Jaffna — 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 Jaffna.
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 Sri Lanka operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 9.6685° N | 80.0074° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 9.6685 | 80.0074 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 9° 40' 6" N | 80° 0' 27" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 9° 40.107' N | 80° 0.4452' E |
| City | Jaffna |
| State | Northern Province (வட) |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +05:30 |
| Founded | 1621-01-01 |
| Population | 169,102 |
| Area (km²) | 20.20 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 7.80 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 8,371.39 /km² |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 9.6685, 80.0074 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Jaffna 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 Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valvedditturai | Northern Province | NE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Point Pedro | Northern Province | NE | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Kilinochchi | Northern Province | SE | 52 km | 33 mi | ~52m | 🗺 View |
| Mannar | Northern Province | S | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 View |
| Keppapularu | Northern Province | SE | 93 km | 58 mi | ~1h 33m | 🗺 View |
| Mullaittivu | Northern Province | SE | 99 km | 62 mi | ~1h 39m | 🗺 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 Province, the home state of Jaffna, along with each city's aerial distance from Jaffna, Northern 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Pedro | 9.8167° N | 80.2333° E | 12 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Valvedditturai | 9.8167° N | 80.1667° E | 10 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vavuniya | 8.7514° N | 80.4971° E | 104 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mannar | 8.9895° N | 79.8784° E | 9 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mullaittivu | 9.268° N | 80.815° E | 8 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kilinochchi | 9.3961° N | 80.3982° E | 24 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Keppapularu | 9.2754° N | 80.7553° E | 20 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
Jaffna International Airport IATA: JAF 15 km (10 mi) from Jaffna |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Vavuniya |
The exact GPS location of Jaffna gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northern 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 Northern 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 Jaffna are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Jaffna 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 Sri Lanka map
Jaffna sits within Northern Province, Sri Lanka, 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 Jaffna 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 Province. › Browse every city in Northern Province
Coordinates for Jaffna 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 Sri Lanka. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Jaffna are latitude 9.6685° and longitude 80.0074°. In directional format: 9.6685° N, 80.0074° E. These coordinates mark the center of Jaffna in Northern Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Jaffna is a city in Northern Province, Sri Lanka, 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, Jaffna sits at: Latitude 9° 40' 6" N and Longitude 80° 0' 27" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Jaffna has a population of approximately 169,102 people. This is roughly 15.486% of Northern Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northern Province.
The interactive satellite map of Jaffna is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 9.6685, 80.0074 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Jaffna in Northern Province. For broader context, explore the Northern Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Jaffna is Jaffna International Airport (JAF), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Jaffna sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northern Province.
The closest cities to Jaffna include Valvedditturai, Point Pedro, Kilinochchi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Jaffna, sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 06:30 PM, giving a day length of 12h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Jaffna's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Jaffna is approximately 1,076 km (669 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,780 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Jaffna — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Puerto Villamil, Ecuador, roughly 1,391 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.
Jaffna is approximately 304 km (189 mi) S of Colombo, the national capital of Sri Lanka, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.