Current Date And Time In Posio, Finland
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Posio, a city in Lapland, Finland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Posio — 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 Posio.
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 Finland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 66.1086° N | 28.1719° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 66.1086 | 28.1719 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 66° 6' 31" N | 28° 10' 19" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 66° 6.5136' N | 28° 10.3116' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Posio 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 Lapland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemijärvi | Lapland | NW | 75 km | 47 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Ranua | Lapland | W | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 View |
| Salla | Lapland | N | 84 km | 52 mi | ~1h 24m | 🗺 View |
| Pyhäjärvi | Lapland | N | 115 km | 71 mi | ~1h 55m | 🗺 View |
| Pelkosenniemi | Lapland | N | 115 km | 72 mi | ~1h 55m | 🗺 View |
| Savukoski | Lapland | N | 132 km | 82 mi | ~2h 12m | 🗺 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 Lapland, the home state of Posio, along with each city's aerial distance from Rovaniemi, Lapland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rovaniemi | 66.499° N | 25.6887° E | 90 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tornio | 65.8481° N | 24.1466° E | 6 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kemi | 65.7364° N | 24.5637° E | 16 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saarenkylä | 66.5192° N | 25.7674° E | 84 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sodankylä | 67.4167° N | 26.6° E | 191 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Keminmaa | 65.8016° N | 24.5448° E | 13 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Inari | 68.906° N | 27.0288° E | 122 m | 274 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kemijärvi | 66.7131° N | 27.4306° E | 173 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kittilä | 67.6647° N | 24.8936° E | 179 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pyhäjärvi | 67.0701° N | 27.2176° E | 182 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Posio gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lapland. 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 Lapland 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 Posio are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Posio 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 Finland map
Posio sits within Lapland, Finland, 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 Posio 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 Lapland. › Browse every city in Lapland
Coordinates for Posio 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 Finland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Posio are latitude 66.1086° and longitude 28.1719°. In directional format: 66.1086° N, 28.1719° E. These coordinates mark the center of Posio in Lapland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Posio is a city in Lapland, Finland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Itä-Lappi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Posio sits at: Latitude 66° 6' 31" N and Longitude 28° 10' 19" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Posio has a population of approximately 2,872 people. This is roughly 1.632% of Lapland's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lapland.
The interactive satellite map of Posio is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 66.1086, 28.1719 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Posio in Lapland. For broader context, explore the Lapland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Posio is Kuusamo Airport (KAO), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Posio is approximately 119 km (74 mi) from Rovaniemi, the capital of Lapland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Lapland.
Posio sits at an elevation of approximately 255 meters (837 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lapland.
The closest cities to Posio include Kemijärvi, Ranua, Salla. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Posio, sunrise is at 04:34 AM and sunset is at 09:50 PM, giving a day length of 17h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Posio's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Posio is approximately 7,359 km (4,573 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,270 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Posio — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 2,882 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.
Posio is approximately 680 km (422 mi) S of Helsinki, the national capital of Finland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
