Current Date And Time In Shipka, Bulgaria
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:11:23 EEST
State: Stara Zagora
Currency: Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 1,604
District: Obshtina Kazanlŭk
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shipka, a city in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Shipka — 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 Shipka.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Bulgaria operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.7117° N | 25.3353° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.7117 | 25.3353 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 42' 42" N | 25° 20' 7" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 42.7032' N | 25° 20.118' E |
| City | Shipka |
| State | Stara Zagora (Стара Загора) |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Obshtina Kazanlŭk |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 1,604 |
| Area (km²) | 37.99 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 14.67 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 42.22 /km² |
| Elevation | 678 m / 2,225 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.7117, 25.3353 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shipka 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 Stara Zagora.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheynovo | Stara Zagora | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Hadzhidimitrovo | Stara Zagora | S | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Kran | Stara Zagora | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Enina | Stara Zagora | SE | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Dunavtsi | Stara Zagora | SW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Yasenovo | Stara Zagora | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Stara Zagora, the home state of Shipka, along with each city's aerial distance from Stara Zagora, Stara Zagora'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stara Zagora | 42.4321° N | 25.6426° E | 205 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kazanlak | 42.6167° N | 25.4° E | 366 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chirpan | 42.2° N | 25.3333° E | 195 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Radnevo | 42.3° N | 25.9333° E | 116 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gŭlŭbovo | 42.1333° N | 25.85° E | 144 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maglizh | 42.6° N | 25.55° E | 353 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pavel Banya | 42.6° N | 25.2° E | 411 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nikolaevo | 42.6333° N | 25.8° E | 277 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gurkovo | 42.6667° N | 25.8° E | 375 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kran | 42.6667° N | 25.3833° E | 450 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
Plovdiv International Airport IATA: PDV 82 km (51 mi) from Shipka |
The exact GPS location of Shipka gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Stara Zagora. 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 Stara Zagora 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 Shipka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shipka 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 Bulgaria map
Shipka sits within Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, in the Europe 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 Shipka 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 Stara Zagora. › Browse every city in Stara Zagora
Coordinates for Shipka 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 Bulgaria. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Shipka are latitude 42.7117° and longitude 25.3353°. In directional format: 42.7117° N, 25.3353° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shipka in Stara Zagora and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shipka is a city in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Obshtina Kazanlŭk. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shipka sits at: Latitude 42° 42' 42" N and Longitude 25° 20' 7" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shipka has a population of approximately 1,604 people. This is roughly 0.507% of Stara Zagora's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Stara Zagora.
The interactive satellite map of Shipka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.7117, 25.3353 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shipka in Stara Zagora. For broader context, explore the Stara Zagora state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shipka is Plovdiv International Airport (PDV), roughly 82 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shipka is approximately 40 km (25 mi) from Stara Zagora, the capital of Stara Zagora, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Stara Zagora.
Shipka sits at an elevation of approximately 678 meters (2,225 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Stara Zagora.
The closest cities to Shipka include Sheynovo, Hadzhidimitrovo, Kran. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shipka, sunrise is at 06:21 AM and sunset is at 08:25 PM, giving a day length of 14h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shipka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shipka is approximately 4,755 km (2,954 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,072 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shipka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,771 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.
Shipka is approximately 164 km (102 mi) W of Sofia, the national capital of Bulgaria, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
