
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kontiolahti, a city in North Karelia, 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 Kontiolahti — 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 Kontiolahti.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 62.7602° N | 29.8471° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 62.7602 | 29.8471 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 62° 45' 37" N | 29° 50' 50" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 62° 45.6138' N | 29° 50.8266' E |
| City | Kontiolahti |
| State | North Karelia (Norra Karelen) |
| Country | Finland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Joensuu |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 15,092 |
| Elevation | 138 m / 453 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 62.7602, 29.8471 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kontiolahti 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 North Karelia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eno | North Karelia | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Joensuu | North Karelia | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Polvijärvi | North Karelia | W | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Liperi | North Karelia | SW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Kiihtelysvaara | North Karelia | SE | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Pyhäselkä | North Karelia | S | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 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 North Karelia, the home state of Kontiolahti, along with each city's aerial distance from Joensuu, North Karelia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joensuu | 62.6012° N | 29.7632° E | 72 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Liperi | 62.5333° N | 29.3667° E | 80 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lieksa | 63.3167° N | 30.0167° E | 95 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kitee | 62.1° N | 30.15° E | 66 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nurmes | 63.5421° N | 29.1397° E | 91 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pyhäselkä | 62.4333° N | 29.9667° E | 95 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eno | 62.8051° N | 30.1542° E | 90 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Outokumpu | 62.7269° N | 29.0159° E | 116 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ilomantsi | 62.6716° N | 30.9328° E | 149 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juuka | 63.2333° N | 29.25° E | 115 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
Joensuu Airport IATA: JOE 16 km (10 mi) from Kontiolahti |
The exact GPS location of Kontiolahti gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Karelia. 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 North Karelia 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 Kontiolahti are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kontiolahti 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
Kontiolahti sits within North Karelia, 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 Kontiolahti 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 North Karelia. › Browse every city in North Karelia
Coordinates for Kontiolahti 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 Kontiolahti are latitude 62.7602° and longitude 29.8471°. In directional format: 62.7602° N, 29.8471° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kontiolahti in North Karelia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kontiolahti is a city in North Karelia, Finland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Joensuu. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kontiolahti sits at: Latitude 62° 45' 37" N and Longitude 29° 50' 50" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kontiolahti has a population of approximately 15,092 people. This is roughly 9.092% of North Karelia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Karelia.
The interactive satellite map of Kontiolahti is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 62.7602, 29.8471 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kontiolahti in North Karelia. For broader context, explore the North Karelia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kontiolahti is Joensuu Airport (JOE), roughly 16 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kontiolahti is approximately 18 km (11 mi) from Joensuu, the capital of North Karelia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Karelia.
Kontiolahti sits at an elevation of approximately 138 meters (453 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Karelia.
The closest cities to Kontiolahti include Eno, Joensuu, Polvijärvi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kontiolahti, sunrise is at 04:55 AM and sunset is at 09:15 PM, giving a day length of 16h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kontiolahti's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kontiolahti is approximately 6,986 km (4,341 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,521 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kontiolahti — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 2,689 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.
Kontiolahti is approximately 388 km (241 mi) SW of Helsinki, the national capital of Finland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.