Current Date And Time In Taiyuan, China
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
17:18:27 CST
State: Shanxi
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (CST)
Population: 4,303,673
District: Taiyuan Shi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Taiyuan, a city in Shanxi, China, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Taiyuan β 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 Taiyuan.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for China operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.8694° N | 112.5603° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.8694 | 112.5603 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 52' 10" N | 112° 33' 37" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 52.1664' N | 112° 33.6168' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Taiyuan 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 Shanxi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liuxiang | Shanxi | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Qianfeng | Shanxi | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Julun | Shanxi | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Chaicun | Shanxi | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Xiaodian | Shanxi | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Jinyuan | Shanxi | SW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 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 Shanxi, the home state of Taiyuan, along with each city's aerial distance from Taiyuan, Shanxi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LΓΌliang | 37.5192° N | 111.1444° E | 959 m | 131 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Datong | 40.0936° N | 113.2914° E | 1,054 m | 255 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jinzhong | 37.684° N | 112.7547° E | 821 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Changzhi | 36.1839° N | 113.1053° E | 937 m | 194 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Linfen | 36.0889° N | 111.5189° E | 451 m | 219 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yangquan | 37.8575° N | 113.5633° E | 722 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Changzhi | 35.2089° N | 111.7386° E | 381 m | 305 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yuncheng | 35.0231° N | 110.9928° E | 361 m | 346 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Xinzhou | 38.4092° N | 112.7333° E | 794 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jincheng | 35.5022° N | 112.8328° E | 711 m | 264 km | 🗺 View Map |
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport IATA: TYN 15 km (9 mi) from Taiyuan |
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The exact GPS location of Taiyuan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Shanxi. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Shanxi 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 Taiyuan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Taiyuan 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 China map
Taiyuan sits within Shanxi, China, in the Asia 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 Taiyuan 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 Shanxi. › Browse every city in Shanxi
Coordinates for Taiyuan 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 China. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Taiyuan are latitude 37.8694° and longitude 112.5603°. In directional format: 37.8694° N, 112.5603° E. These coordinates mark the center of Taiyuan in Shanxi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Taiyuan is a city in Shanxi, China, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Taiyuan Shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Taiyuan sits at: Latitude 37° 52' 10" N and Longitude 112° 33' 37" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Taiyuan has a population of approximately 4,303,673 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Shanxi.
The interactive satellite map of Taiyuan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.8694, 112.5603 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Taiyuan in Shanxi. For broader context, explore the Shanxi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Taiyuan is Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Taiyuan sits at an elevation of approximately 795 meters (2,608 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Shanxi.
The closest cities to Taiyuan include Liuxiang, Qianfeng, Julun. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Taiyuan, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 07:28 PM, giving a day length of 13h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Taiyuan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Taiyuan is approximately 4,216 km (2,619 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,891 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Taiyuan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Veinticinco de Mayo, Argentina, roughly 26 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.
Taiyuan is approximately 402 km (250 mi) NE of Beijing, the national capital of China, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
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