Current Date And Time In Shibam, Yemen
Friday, 14 August 2026
02:42:41 AST
State: Al Mahwit Governorate
Currency: Yemeni Rial (YER)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (AST)
District: Shibām Kawkabān
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shibam, a city in Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Shibam — 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 Shibam.
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 Yemen operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.5094° N | 43.9045° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.5094 | 43.9045 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 30' 34" N | 43° 54' 16" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 30.5658' N | 43° 54.267' E |
| City | Shibam |
| State | Al Mahwit Governorate |
| Country | Yemen |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Shibām Kawkabān |
| Time Zone | +03:00 |
| Elevation | 2,587 m / 8,488 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.5094, 43.9045 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shibam 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 Al Mahwit Governorate.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aţ Ţawilah | Al Mahwit Governorate | W | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Ar Rujum | Al Mahwit Governorate | W | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Al Maḩwit | Al Mahwit Governorate | W | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Al Mirwaḩ | Al Mahwit Governorate | W | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 View |
| Aş Şafaqayn | Al Mahwit Governorate | W | 54 km | 33 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Al Khamis | Al Mahwit Governorate | SW | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 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 Al Mahwit Governorate, the home state of Shibam, along with each city's aerial distance from Al Mahwit, Al Mahwit Governorate'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Maḩwit | 15.4701° N | 43.5448° E | 2,124 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Khamis | 15.1853° N | 43.5112° E | 493 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Al Mirwaḩ | 15.4722° N | 43.4294° E | 1,213 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ar Rujum | 15.4578° N | 43.6323° E | 1,958 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aş Şafaqayn | 15.3792° N | 43.4205° E | 2,157 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aţ Ţawilah | 15.4939° N | 43.7478° E | 2,603 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bani Ḩujjaj | 15.4168° N | 43.3193° E | 745 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sanaa International Airport IATA: SAH 34 km (21 mi) from Shibam |
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| 🗺 Map of Bani Ḩujjaj |
The exact GPS location of Shibam gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Al Mahwit Governorate. 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 Al Mahwit Governorate 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 Shibam are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shibam 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 Yemen map
Shibam sits within Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen, 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 Shibam 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 Al Mahwit Governorate. › Browse every city in Al Mahwit Governorate
Coordinates for Shibam 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 Yemen. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Shibam are latitude 15.5094° and longitude 43.9045°. In directional format: 15.5094° N, 43.9045° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shibam in Al Mahwit Governorate and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shibam is a city in Al Mahwit Governorate, Yemen, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Shibām Kawkabān. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shibam sits at: Latitude 15° 30' 34" N and Longitude 43° 54' 16" 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 Shibam is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.5094, 43.9045 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shibam in Al Mahwit Governorate. For broader context, explore the Al Mahwit Governorate state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shibam is Sanaa International Airport (SAH), roughly 34 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shibam is approximately 39 km (24 mi) from Al Mahwit, the capital of Al Mahwit Governorate, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Al Mahwit Governorate.
Shibam sits at an elevation of approximately 2,587 meters (8,488 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Al Mahwit Governorate.
The closest cities to Shibam include Aţ Ţawilah, Ar Rujum, Al Maḩwit. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shibam, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 06:30 PM, giving a day length of 12h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shibam's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shibam is approximately 1,727 km (1,073 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,709 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shibam — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tapuarava, French Polynesia, roughly 331 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.
Shibam is approximately 34 km (21 mi) SE of Sanaa, the national capital of Yemen, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
