Current Date And Time In Sonkajärvi, Finland
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Sonkajärvi, a city in North Savo, 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 Sonkajärvi — 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 Sonkajärvi.
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) | 63.6667° N | 27.5167° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 63.6667 | 27.5167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 63° 40' 0" N | 27° 31' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 63° 40.0002' N | 27° 31.0002' E |
| City | Sonkajärvi |
| State | North Savo (Norra Savolax) |
| Country | Finland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Ylä-Savo |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Population | 3,551 |
| Elevation | 125 m / 410 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 63.6667, 27.5167 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sonkajärvi 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 Savo.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iisalmi | North Savo | SW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Vieremä | North Savo | W | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Lapinlahti | North Savo | S | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Varpaisjärvi | North Savo | S | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Rautavaara | North Savo | SE | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Kiuruvesi | North Savo | W | 44 km | 28 mi | ~44m | 🗺 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 Savo, the home state of Sonkajärvi, along with each city's aerial distance from Kuopio, North Savo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuopio | 62.8924° N | 27.677° E | 90 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Siilinjärvi | 63.0833° N | 27.6667° E | 83 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iisalmi | 63.5592° N | 27.1907° E | 108 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Varkaus | 62.3153° N | 27.873° E | 76 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leppävirta | 62.4901° N | 27.7826° E | 114 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lapinlahti | 63.3667° N | 27.4° E | 121 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kiuruvesi | 63.65° N | 26.6167° E | 103 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Suonenjoki | 62.6167° N | 27.1333° E | 104 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nilsiä | 63.2075° N | 28.0822° E | 110 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juankoski | 63.0648° N | 28.3292° E | 85 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kajaani Airport IATA: KAJ 69 km (43 mi) from Sonkajärvi |
The exact GPS location of Sonkajärvi gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Savo. 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 Savo 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 Sonkajärvi are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sonkajärvi 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
Sonkajärvi sits within North Savo, 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 Sonkajärvi 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 Savo. › Browse every city in North Savo
Coordinates for Sonkajärvi 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 Sonkajärvi are latitude 63.6667° and longitude 27.5167°. In directional format: 63.6667° N, 27.5167° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sonkajärvi in North Savo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sonkajärvi is a city in North Savo, Finland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Ylä-Savo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sonkajärvi sits at: Latitude 63° 40' 0" N and Longitude 27° 31' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sonkajärvi has a population of approximately 3,551 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Savo.
The interactive satellite map of Sonkajärvi is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 63.6667, 27.5167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sonkajärvi in North Savo. For broader context, explore the North Savo state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sonkajärvi is Kajaani Airport (KAJ), roughly 69 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sonkajärvi is approximately 86 km (54 mi) from Kuopio, the capital of North Savo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Savo.
Sonkajärvi sits at an elevation of approximately 125 meters (410 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Savo.
The closest cities to Sonkajärvi include Iisalmi, Vieremä, Lapinlahti. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sonkajärvi, sunrise is at 04:55 AM and sunset is at 09:33 PM, giving a day length of 16h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sonkajärvi's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sonkajärvi is approximately 7,087 km (4,404 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,359 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sonkajärvi — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 2,668 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.
Sonkajärvi is approximately 412 km (256 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.
