Where Is Mount Everest Located?

Mount Everest: Geographic Coordinates and Context

Mount Everest (Sagarmatha / Chomolungma) sits on the border between Nepal and China (Tibet Autonomous Region) in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas.

Precise Coordinates

• Latitude: 27°59′17″ N (27.9881° N)
• Longitude: 86°55′30″ E (86.9250° E)

Regional Context

• Nepal side: Khumbu region, Sagarmatha National Park (UNESCO). Base Camp at 5,364 m.
• China side: Tingri County, Shigatse Prefecture. North Base Camp at 5,150 m (vehicle accessible).
• Nearby peaks: Lhotse (8,516 m), Nuptse (7,861 m), Changtse (7,543 m).

Access

• Nepal route: Fly to Lukla (2,860 m), trek 8–12 days to Base Camp.
• Tibet route: Drive to North Base Camp via Friendship Highway from Lhasa.

The summit is the highest point on Earth above sea level. Its position makes it a focal point of atmospheric circulation (jet stream) and a magnet for mountaineering.