Current Date And Time In Kassel, Germany
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:47:50 CEST
State: Hesse
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 197,230
District: Regierungsbezirk Kassel
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kassel, a city in Hesse, Germany, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kassel — 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 Kassel.
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 Germany operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.3167° N | 9.5° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 51.3167 | 9.5 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 19' 0" N | 9° 30' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 19.0002' N | 9° 30' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kassel 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 Hesse.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vellmar | Hesse | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Fuldabrück | Hesse | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Lohfelden | Hesse | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Fuldatal | Hesse | NE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Espenau | Hesse | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kaufungen | Hesse | SE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 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 Hesse, the home state of Kassel, along with each city's aerial distance from Wiesbaden, Hesse'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankfurt am Main | 50.1155° N | 8.6842° E | 113 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wiesbaden | 50.086° N | 8.2444° E | 147 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Darmstadt | 49.8717° N | 8.6503° E | 148 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Offenbach | 50.1006° N | 8.7665° E | 113 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gießen | 50.5873° N | 8.6755° E | 162 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hanau am Main | 50.1342° N | 8.9142° E | 107 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marburg an der Lahn | 50.809° N | 8.7707° E | 220 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fulda | 50.5516° N | 9.6752° E | 265 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rüsselsheim am Main | 49.9896° N | 8.4225° E | 89 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wetzlar | 50.5611° N | 8.505° E | 169 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kassel Airport IATA: KSF 14 km (8 mi) from Kassel |
The exact GPS location of Kassel gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Hesse. 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 Hesse 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 Kassel are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kassel 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 Germany map
Kassel sits within Hesse, Germany, 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 Kassel 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 Hesse. › Browse every city in Hesse
Coordinates for Kassel 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 Germany. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kassel are latitude 51.3167° and longitude 9.5°. In directional format: 51.3167° N, 9.5° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kassel in Hesse and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kassel is a city in Hesse, Germany, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Regierungsbezirk Kassel. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kassel sits at: Latitude 51° 19' 0" N and Longitude 9° 30' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kassel has a population of approximately 197,230 people. This is roughly 3.116% of Hesse's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Hesse.
The interactive satellite map of Kassel is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.3167, 9.5 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kassel in Hesse. For broader context, explore the Hesse state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kassel is Kassel Airport (KSF), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kassel is approximately 163 km (101 mi) from Wiesbaden, the capital of Hesse, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Hesse.
Kassel sits at an elevation of approximately 164 meters (538 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Hesse.
The closest cities to Kassel include Vellmar, Fuldabrück, Lohfelden. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kassel, sunrise is at 06:01 AM and sunset is at 08:52 PM, giving a day length of 14h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kassel's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kassel is approximately 5,713 km (3,550 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 661 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kassel — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 935 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.
Kassel is approximately 300 km (186 mi) NE of Berlin, the national capital of Germany, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
