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Luuka Town, Eastern Region, Uganda – Uganda Flag

Current Date And Time In Luuka Town, Uganda

Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:00:25 EAT
Currency: Ugandan Shilling (UGX)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (EAT)
District: Luuka District

🗺 Map of Luuka Town, Eastern Region, Uganda – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Luuka Town, a city in Eastern Region, Uganda, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Luuka Town β€” 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 Luuka Town.

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 Uganda operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Luuka Town, Eastern Region

📍 LATITUDE
0.701°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
33.3°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)0.7008° N33.3002° E
Signed Decimal Degrees0.700833.3002
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)0° 42' 3" N33° 18' 1" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)0° 42.0456' N33° 18.012' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Luuka Town Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:46 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:56 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 10m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:51 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Luuka Town’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Luuka Town’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
78 km
(48 mi) • Luuka Town is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
3,707 km
(2,303 mi) • Luuka Town is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
0.701° S, 146.7° W
The point exactly opposite Luuka Town through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Luuka Town, you'd surface nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, about 1,164 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Luuka Town

📍 Location Details

CityLuuka Town
StateEastern Region (동뢀주)
CountryUganda
ContinentAfrica
DistrictLuuka District
Time Zone+03:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation1,151 m / 3,776 ft
GPS (DD)0.7008, 33.3002

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Luuka Town

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Eastern Region
Parent Country: Uganda

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Luuka Town 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 Eastern Region.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
BuwengeEastern RegionW15 km10 mi~15m🗺 View
MagamagaEastern RegionS21 km13 mi~21m🗺 View
IgangaEastern RegionSE21 km13 mi~21m🗺 View
KakiraEastern RegionS21 km13 mi~21m🗺 View
BugembeEastern RegionS25 km16 mi~25m🗺 View
KaliroEastern RegionNE31 km19 mi~31m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Luuka Town to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Jinja
31 km (19 mi)
S of Luuka Town • ~31m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Kampala
91 km (56 mi)
SW of Luuka Town • ~1h 31m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Eastern Region

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Eastern Region, the home state of Luuka Town, along with each city's aerial distance from Jinja, Eastern Region's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Mbale1.0821° N34.175° E1,125 m130 km🗺 View Map
Jinja0.439° N33.2032° E1,187 m0 km🗺 View Map
Kamuli0.9472° N33.1197° E1,120 m57 km🗺 View Map
Iganga0.6092° N33.4686° E1,128 m35 km🗺 View Map
Busia0.4659° N34.0922° E1,219 m99 km🗺 View Map
Soroti1.7146° N33.6111° E1,131 m149 km🗺 View Map
Kapchorwa1.401° N34.4504° E1,915 m175 km🗺 View Map
Tororo0.693° N34.1809° E1,200 m112 km🗺 View Map
Bugembe0.4821° N33.2407° E1,312 m6 km🗺 View Map
Kumi1.4608° N33.9361° E1,142 m140 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Soroti Airport
IATA: SRT
120 km (74 mi) from Luuka Town
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🌍 Luuka Town Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Luuka Town Matter

The exact GPS location of Luuka Town gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Eastern 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Eastern Region state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Luuka Town Mapping

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 Luuka Town are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Luuka Town

The satellite view of Luuka Town 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 Uganda map

🌎 Regional Position of Luuka Town in Eastern Region

Luuka Town sits within Eastern Region, Uganda, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Luuka Town Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Luuka Town 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 Eastern Region. › Browse every city in Eastern Region

💻 Using Luuka Town Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Luuka Town 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 Uganda. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Luuka Town Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Luuka Town directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Luuka Town. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Eastern Region CitiesAccess the full city directory for Eastern Region ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Luuka Town Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Luuka Town?

The GPS coordinates of Luuka Town are latitude 0.7008° and longitude 33.3002°. In directional format: 0.7008° N, 33.3002° E. These coordinates mark the center of Luuka Town in Eastern Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Luuka Town located?

Luuka Town is a city in Eastern Region, Uganda, on the continent of Africa. It falls within Luuka District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Luuka Town?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Luuka Town sits at: Latitude 0° 42' 3" N and Longitude 33° 18' 1" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view Luuka Town on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Luuka Town is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.7008, 33.3002 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Luuka Town in Eastern Region. For broader context, explore the Eastern Region state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Luuka Town?

The nearest airport to Luuka Town is Soroti Airport (SRT), roughly 120 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Luuka Town from Jinja?

Luuka Town is approximately 31 km (19 mi) from Jinja, the capital of Eastern Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Eastern Region.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Luuka Town?

Luuka Town sits at an elevation of approximately 1,151 meters (3,776 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Eastern Region.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Luuka Town?

The closest cities to Luuka Town include Buwenge, Magamaga, Iganga. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Luuka Town today?

Today in Luuka Town, sunrise is at 06:46 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 12h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Luuka Town's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Luuka Town from the Equator?

Luuka Town is approximately 78 km (48 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,707 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Luuka Town?

The antipodal point of Luuka Town — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hatiheu, French Polynesia, roughly 1,164 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.

🚗 How far is Luuka Town from Kampala, the capital of Uganda?

Luuka Town is approximately 91 km (56 mi) SW of Kampala, the national capital of Uganda, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.