Jaisalmer Location

Jaisalmer location defines the position of the city in the state of Rajasthan. The city is situated in the midst of the Great Indian Desert on the western frontier of India. Jaisalmer lies close to the international border between India and Pakistan.

Jaisalmer is placed within the geographical coordinates of 26.01 degrees to 28.02 degrees north latitude and 69.3 degrees to 72.2 degrees east longitude. The desert city spreads over a sprawling area of 38,401 square kilometers which is 11.22 percent of the total state of Rajasthan. To the north and west of the city lies the country of Pakistan. Jaisalmer is bound by Jodhpur on the east and Bikaner on the north east. On the south lies the district of Barmer.

The city of Jaisalmer is located at a distance of 864 kilometers from the city of Delhi. The commercial capital of Mumbai lies at a distance of 1177 kilometers. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan lies at a distance of 558 kilometers from Jaisalmer. The tourists may travel from 626 kilometers from the city of Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer.

The location of Jaisalmer is of strategic importance to India as it lies on the border region with Pakistan.

Last Updated on 12/15/2011