Current Date And Time In Vela Luka, Croatia
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
07:11:44 CEST
State: Dubrovnik-Neretva
Currency: Croatian Kuna (HRK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,772
District: Vela Luka
Explore the interactive satellite map of Vela Luka, a city in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Vela Luka — 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 Vela Luka.
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 Croatia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 42.9633° N | 16.7225° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.9633 | 16.7225 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 57' 48" N | 16° 43' 21" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 57.7998' N | 16° 43.35' E |
| City | Vela Luka |
| State | Dubrovnik-Neretva (Županija dubrovačko-neretvanska) |
| Country | Croatia |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Vela Luka |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 3,772 |
| Area (km²) | 42.80 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 16.53 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 88.13 /km² |
| Elevation | 61 m / 200 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.9633, 16.7225 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vela Luka 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 Dubrovnik-Neretva.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blato | Dubrovnik-Neretva | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Smokvica | Dubrovnik-Neretva | E | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Čara | Dubrovnik-Neretva | E | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Lastovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva | SE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Žrnovo | Dubrovnik-Neretva | E | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Korčula | Dubrovnik-Neretva | E | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 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 Dubrovnik-Neretva, the home state of Vela Luka, along with each city's aerial distance from Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubrovnik | 42.6413° N | 18.1091° E | 9 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metković | 43.0542° N | 17.6483° E | 5 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nova Mokošica | 42.6744° N | 18.116° E | 12 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ploče | 43.0561° N | 17.4328° E | 10 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blato | 42.9408° N | 16.7917° E | 92 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Korčula | 42.9604° N | 17.1353° E | 6 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Opuzen | 43.0153° N | 17.5656° E | 1 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mokošica | 42.6756° N | 18.0903° E | 16 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cavtat | 42.5811° N | 18.2181° E | 7 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Čibača | 42.6289° N | 18.1711° E | 71 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
Brač Airport IATA: BWK 36 km (22 mi) from Vela Luka |
The exact GPS location of Vela Luka gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Dubrovnik-Neretva. 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 Dubrovnik-Neretva 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 Vela Luka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Vela Luka 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 Croatia map
Vela Luka sits within Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, 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 Vela Luka 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 Dubrovnik-Neretva. › Browse every city in Dubrovnik-Neretva
Coordinates for Vela Luka 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 Croatia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Vela Luka are latitude 42.9633° and longitude 16.7225°. In directional format: 42.9633° N, 16.7225° E. These coordinates mark the center of Vela Luka in Dubrovnik-Neretva and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Vela Luka is a city in Dubrovnik-Neretva, Croatia, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Vela Luka. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Vela Luka sits at: Latitude 42° 57' 48" N and Longitude 16° 43' 21" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Vela Luka has a population of approximately 3,772 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Dubrovnik-Neretva.
The interactive satellite map of Vela Luka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.9633, 16.7225 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Vela Luka in Dubrovnik-Neretva. For broader context, explore the Dubrovnik-Neretva state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Vela Luka is Brač Airport (BWK), roughly 36 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Vela Luka is approximately 119 km (74 mi) from Dubrovnik, the capital of Dubrovnik-Neretva, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Dubrovnik-Neretva.
Vela Luka sits at an elevation of approximately 61 meters (200 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Dubrovnik-Neretva.
The closest cities to Vela Luka include Blato, Smokvica, Čara. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Vela Luka, sunrise is at 06:09 AM and sunset is at 07:40 PM, giving a day length of 13h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Vela Luka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Vela Luka is approximately 4,783 km (2,972 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,362 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Vela Luka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,077 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.
Vela Luka is approximately 322 km (200 mi) N of Zagreb, the national capital of Croatia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
