Current Date And Time In Kitwe, Zambia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
15:11:52 CAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kitwe, a city in Copperbelt, Zambia, located in Africa. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kitwe — 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 Kitwe.
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 Zambia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 12.8024° S | 28.2132° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -12.8024 | 28.2132 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 12° 48' 9" S | 28° 12' 48" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 12° 48.1458' S | 28° 12.7938' E |
| City | Kitwe |
| State | Copperbelt (Copperbelt Province) |
| Country | Zambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1936-01-01 |
| Population | 665,961 |
| Elevation | 1,224 m / 4,016 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -12.8024, 28.2132 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kitwe 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 Copperbelt.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalulushi | Copperbelt | W | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Chambishi | Copperbelt | NW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Mufulira | Copperbelt | N | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Luanshya | Copperbelt | SE | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Chingola | Copperbelt | NW | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Ndola | Copperbelt | E | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 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 Copperbelt, the home state of Kitwe, along with each city's aerial distance from Ndola, Copperbelt'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ndola | -12.9587° S | 28.6366° E | 1,307 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chingola | -12.529° S | 27.8838° E | 1,363 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Luanshya | -13.1367° S | 28.4166° E | 1,238 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mufulira | -12.5498° S | 28.2407° E | 1,285 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chililabombwe | -12.3648° S | 27.8229° E | 1,316 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kalulushi | -12.8415° S | 28.0948° E | 1,304 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chambishi | -12.6325° S | 28.0537° E | 1,304 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mapalo | -12.9369° S | 28.6721° E | 1,248 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mpongwe | -13.5091° S | 28.155° E | 1,195 m | 80 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ibenga | -13.3667° S | 28.4333° E | 1,198 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport IATA: NLA 37 km (23 mi) from Kitwe |
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The exact GPS location of Kitwe gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Copperbelt. 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 Copperbelt 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 Kitwe are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kitwe 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 Zambia map
Kitwe sits within Copperbelt, Zambia, 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Kitwe 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 Copperbelt. › Browse every city in Copperbelt
Coordinates for Kitwe 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 Zambia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kitwe are latitude -12.8024° and longitude 28.2132°. In directional format: 12.8024° S, 28.2132° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kitwe in Copperbelt and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kitwe is a city in Copperbelt, Zambia, on the continent of Africa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kitwe sits at: Latitude 12° 48' 9" S and Longitude 28° 12' 48" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kitwe has a population of approximately 665,961 people. This is roughly 25.438% of Copperbelt's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Copperbelt.
The interactive satellite map of Kitwe is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -12.8024, 28.2132 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kitwe in Copperbelt. For broader context, explore the Copperbelt state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kitwe is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), roughly 37 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kitwe is approximately 49 km (30 mi) from Ndola, the capital of Copperbelt, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Copperbelt.
Kitwe sits at an elevation of approximately 1,224 meters (4,016 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Copperbelt.
The closest cities to Kitwe include Kalulushi, Chambishi, Mufulira. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kitwe, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 06:04 PM, giving a day length of 11h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kitwe's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kitwe is approximately 1,425 km (886 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,063 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kitwe — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Naalehu, United States, roughly 806 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.
