Current Date And Time In Karakala, Turkmenistan
Monday, 27 July 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Karakala, a city in Balkan, Turkmenistan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Karakala — 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 Karakala.
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 Turkmenistan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.4349° N | 56.2873° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.4349 | 56.2873 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 26' 5" N | 56° 17' 14" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 26.0914' N | 56° 17.2409' E |
| City | Karakala |
| State | Balkan (Balkan welaýaty) |
| Country | Turkmenistan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +05:00 |
| Elevation | 316 m / 1,036 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.4349, 56.2873 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Karakala 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 Balkan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magtymguly | Balkan | NW | 1 km | 0 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Janahyr | Balkan | N | 60 km | 37 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Gyzylarbat | Balkan | N | 60 km | 37 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Gyzylbaýyr | Balkan | SW | 60 km | 38 mi | ~1h 0m | 🗺 View |
| Bereket | Balkan | NW | 112 km | 70 mi | ~1h 52m | 🗺 View |
| Gazanjyk | Balkan | NW | 112 km | 70 mi | ~1h 52m | 🗺 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 Balkan, the home state of Karakala, along with each city's aerial distance from Balkanabat, Balkan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Türkmenbaşy | 40.0222° N | 52.9552° E | 5 m | 133 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balkanabat | 39.5108° N | 54.3671° E | 11 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gyzylarbat | 38.9764° N | 56.2758° E | 103 m | 175 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gumdag | 39.2061° N | 54.5906° E | 5 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bereket | 39.2446° N | 55.5154° E | 34 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Magtymguly | 38.4375° N | 56.2808° E | 314 m | 204 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jebel | 39.6342° N | 54.2305° E | - | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hazar | 39.4063° N | 53.1283° E | - | 107 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Esenguly | 37.4678° N | 53.9777° E | - | 230 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Etrek | 37.6611° N | 54.7665° E | 33 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bojnord Airport IATA: BJB 138 km (86 mi) from Karakala |
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The exact GPS location of Karakala gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Balkan. 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 Balkan 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 Karakala are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Karakala 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 Turkmenistan map
Karakala sits within Balkan, Turkmenistan, 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 Karakala 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 Balkan. › Browse every city in Balkan
Coordinates for Karakala 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 Turkmenistan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Karakala are latitude 38.4349° and longitude 56.2873°. In directional format: 38.4349° N, 56.2873° E. These coordinates mark the center of Karakala in Balkan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Karakala is a city in Balkan, Turkmenistan, 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, Karakala sits at: Latitude 38° 26' 5" N and Longitude 56° 17' 14" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Karakala is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.4349, 56.2873 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Karakala in Balkan. For broader context, explore the Balkan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Karakala is Bojnord Airport (BJB), roughly 138 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Karakala is approximately 205 km (127 mi) from Balkanabat, the capital of Balkan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Balkan.
Karakala sits at an elevation of approximately 316 meters (1,036 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Balkan.
The closest cities to Karakala include Magtymguly, Janahyr, Gyzylarbat. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Karakala, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 08:31 PM, giving a day length of 14h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Karakala's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Karakala is approximately 4,279 km (2,659 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,908 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Karakala — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,603 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.
Karakala is approximately 191 km (119 mi) E of Ashgabat, the national capital of Turkmenistan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
