Mysore (/ m aɪ ˈ s ɔːr / ()), officially Mysuru ([ˈmaɪ'suːɾu] ()), is a city in the southern part of the state of Karnataka, India. Mysore city is geographically located between 12° 18′ 26″ north latitude and 76° 38′ 59″ east longitude. It is located at an altitude of 740 m (2,427 ft).