Current Date And Time In Kars, Turkey
Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:15:03 TRT
State: Kars Province
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
Population: 91,450
District: Kars
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kars, a city in Kars Province, Turkey, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kars — 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 Kars.
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 Turkey operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.5983° N | 43.0855° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.5983 | 43.0855 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 35' 54" N | 43° 5' 8" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 35.895' N | 43° 5.1288' E |
| City | Kars |
| State | Kars Province (Kars) |
| Country | Turkey |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Kars |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Population | 91,450 |
| Elevation | 1,767 m / 5,798 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.5983, 43.0855 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kars 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 Kars Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susuz | Kars Province | N | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Selim | Kars Province | SW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Arpaçay | Kars Province | NE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Oluklu | Kars Province | SW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Başgedikler | Kars Province | E | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Digor | Kars Province | SE | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 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 Kars Province, the home state of Kars, along with each city's aerial distance from Kars, Kars 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kağızman | 40.1567° N | 43.1342° E | 1,276 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sarıkamış | 40.3277° N | 42.5871° E | 2,087 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arpaçay | 40.8452° N | 43.3275° E | 1,692 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Selim | 40.4577° N | 42.7829° E | 1,853 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Susuz | 40.7791° N | 43.1277° E | 1,757 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oluklu | 40.3075° N | 42.8844° E | 2,028 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Başgedikler | 40.6407° N | 43.5218° E | 1,604 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Digor | 40.369° N | 43.41° E | 1,765 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Doğruyol | 40.9799° N | 43.471° E | 2,682 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Karakurt | 40.1659° N | 42.6045° E | 1,485 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kars Airport IATA: KSY 5 km (3 mi) from Kars |
The exact GPS location of Kars gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kars 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 Kars 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 Kars are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kars 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 Turkey map
Kars sits within Kars Province, Turkey, 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 Kars 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 Kars Province. › Browse every city in Kars Province
Coordinates for Kars 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 Turkey. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kars are latitude 40.5983° and longitude 43.0855°. In directional format: 40.5983° N, 43.0855° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kars in Kars Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kars is a city in Kars Province, Turkey, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kars. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kars sits at: Latitude 40° 35' 54" N and Longitude 43° 5' 8" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kars has a population of approximately 91,450 people. This is roughly 33.275% of Kars Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kars Province.
The interactive satellite map of Kars is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.5983, 43.0855 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kars in Kars Province. For broader context, explore the Kars Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kars is Kars Airport (KSY), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kars sits at an elevation of approximately 1,767 meters (5,798 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kars Province.
The closest cities to Kars include Susuz, Selim, Arpaçay. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kars, sunrise is at 04:57 AM and sunset is at 07:30 PM, giving a day length of 14h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kars's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kars is approximately 4,519 km (2,808 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,642 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kars — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,839 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.
Kars is approximately 871 km (541 mi) W of Ankara, the national capital of Turkey, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
