Current Date And Time In Luanshya, Zambia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
16:03:53 CAT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Luanshya, 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 Luanshya — 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 Luanshya.
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) | 13.1367° S | 28.4166° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -13.1367 | 28.4166 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 13° 8' 12" S | 28° 24' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 13° 8.2002' S | 28° 24.9966' E |
| City | Luanshya |
| State | Copperbelt (Copperbelt Province) |
| Country | Zambia |
| Continent | Africa |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1902-01-01 |
| Population | 193,293 |
| Elevation | 1,238 m / 4,062 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -13.1367, 28.4166 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Luanshya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibenga | Copperbelt | S | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Ndola | Copperbelt | NE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Mapalo | Copperbelt | NE | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Kitwe | Copperbelt | NW | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Kalulushi | Copperbelt | NW | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Mpongwe | Copperbelt | SW | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 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 Luanshya, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitwe | -12.8024° S | 28.2132° E | 1,224 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 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 |
| 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 22 km (14 mi) from Luanshya |
The exact GPS location of Luanshya 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 Luanshya are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Luanshya 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
Luanshya 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 Luanshya 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 Luanshya 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 Luanshya are latitude -13.1367° and longitude 28.4166°. In directional format: 13.1367° S, 28.4166° E. These coordinates mark the center of Luanshya in Copperbelt and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Luanshya 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, Luanshya sits at: Latitude 13° 8' 12" S and Longitude 28° 24' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Luanshya has a population of approximately 193,293 people. This is roughly 7.383% 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 Luanshya is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -13.1367, 28.4166 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Luanshya in Copperbelt. For broader context, explore the Copperbelt state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Luanshya is Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Luanshya is approximately 31 km (19 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.
Luanshya sits at an elevation of approximately 1,238 meters (4,062 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 Luanshya include Ibenga, Ndola, Mapalo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Luanshya, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 11h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Luanshya's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Luanshya is approximately 1,462 km (909 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,081 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Luanshya — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Naalehu, United States, roughly 785 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.
