India lies entirely in the Northern and Eastern Hemispheres, stretching from 8°4'28" N to 37°17'53" N latitude and from 68°7'53" E to 97°24'47" E longitude. The country's latitudinal and longitudinal extents are roughly equal, each covering about 30 degrees. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands extend India’s southern boundary further south, adding to its overall latitudinal spread.

The southernmost point of India is Indira Point, located on Great Nicobar Island at 6°45' N. The latitudinal distance from Kashmir in the north to Kanyakumari in the south measures approximately 3,214 km. From the Rann of Kutch in the west to Arunachal Pradesh in the east, India's longitudinal extent spans about 2,933 km, showcasing its vast geographic reach.