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Current Date And Time In Göttingen, Germany

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:41:47 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 122,149

🗺 Map of Göttingen, Lower Saxony, Germany – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Göttingen, a city in Lower Saxony, 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 Göttingen — 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 Göttingen.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Göttingen, Lower Saxony

📍 LATITUDE
51.534°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
9.932°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)51.5344° N9.9323° E
Signed Decimal Degrees51.53449.9323
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)51° 32' 4" N9° 55' 56" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)51° 32.0658' N9° 55.9368' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Göttingen Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:59 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:51 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 51m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:25 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Göttingen’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Göttingen’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,737 km
(3,565 mi) • Göttingen is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
688 km
(427 mi) • Göttingen is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
51.534° S, 170.068° W
The point exactly opposite Göttingen through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Göttingen, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 972 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Göttingen

📍 Location Details

CityGöttingen
StateLower Saxony (Niedersachsen)
CountryGermany
ContinentEurope
Time Zone+01:00
Founded0953-01-01

📈 Area & Population

Population122,149
Area (km²)116.93 km²
Area (mi²)45.15 mi²
Pop. Density1,044.63 /km²
Elevation153 m / 502 ft
GPS (DD)51.5344, 9.9323

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Göttingen

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Lower Saxony
Parent Country: Germany

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 122,149
🏆 State Rank: #6 of 1110 most populous in Lower Saxony
🏠 Share of Lower Saxony Population: 1.508%
📏 Built-Up Area: 116.93 km²
👥 Population Density: 1,045 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Göttingen 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 Lower Saxony.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
RosdorfLower SaxonySW4 km3 mi~4m🗺 View
BovendenLower SaxonyN6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
WaakeLower SaxonyE9 km6 mi~9m🗺 View
Nörten-HardenbergLower SaxonyN10 km7 mi~10m🗺 View
LandolfshausenLower SaxonyE12 km7 mi~12m🗺 View
JühndeLower SaxonySW12 km7 mi~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.

🚗 Distance from Göttingen to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Berlin
262 km (163 mi)
NE of Göttingen • ~4h 22m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Lower Saxony

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Lower Saxony, the home state of Göttingen, along with each city's aerial distance from Hanover, Lower Saxony's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Hannover52.3705° N9.7332° E57 m-🗺 View Map
Braunschweig52.2659° N10.5267° E72 m-🗺 View Map
Osnabrück52.2726° N8.0498° E69 m-🗺 View Map
Oldenburg53.1404° N8.2148° E10 m-🗺 View Map
Wolfsburg52.4245° N10.7815° E62 m-🗺 View Map
Salzgitter52.1571° N10.4154° E99 m-🗺 View Map
Hildesheim52.1508° N9.9511° E93 m-🗺 View Map
Wilhelmshaven53.5476° N8.104° E2 m-🗺 View Map
Delmenhorst53.0511° N8.6309° E10 m-🗺 View Map
Lüneburg53.2512° N10.4155° E12 m-🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kassel Airport
IATA: KSF
40 km (25 mi) from Göttingen
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🌍 Göttingen Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Göttingen Matter

The exact GPS location of Göttingen gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lower Saxony. 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 Lower Saxony state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Göttingen Mapping

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 Göttingen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Göttingen

The satellite view of Göttingen 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

🌎 Regional Position of Göttingen in Lower Saxony

Göttingen sits within Lower Saxony, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Göttingen Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Göttingen 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 Lower Saxony. › Browse every city in Lower Saxony

💻 Using Göttingen Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Göttingen 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

📊 How to Use Göttingen Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Göttingen directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Göttingen. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Lower Saxony CitiesAccess the full city directory for Lower Saxony ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Göttingen Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Göttingen?

The GPS coordinates of Göttingen are latitude 51.5344° and longitude 9.9323°. In directional format: 51.5344° N, 9.9323° E. These coordinates mark the center of Göttingen in Lower Saxony and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Göttingen located?

Göttingen is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Göttingen?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Göttingen sits at: Latitude 51° 32' 4" N and Longitude 9° 55' 56" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Göttingen?

Göttingen has a population of approximately 122,149 people. This is roughly 1.508% of Lower Saxony's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lower Saxony.

🗺 How can I view Göttingen on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Göttingen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.5344, 9.9323 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Göttingen in Lower Saxony. For broader context, explore the Lower Saxony state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Göttingen?

The nearest airport to Göttingen is Kassel Airport (KSF), roughly 40 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Göttingen?

Göttingen sits at an elevation of approximately 153 meters (502 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lower Saxony.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Göttingen?

The closest cities to Göttingen include Rosdorf, Bovenden, Waake. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Göttingen today?

Today in Göttingen, sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 08:51 PM, giving a day length of 14h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Göttingen's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Göttingen from the Equator?

Göttingen is approximately 5,737 km (3,565 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 688 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Göttingen?

The antipodal point of Göttingen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 972 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.

🚗 How far is Göttingen from Berlin, the capital of Germany?

Göttingen is approximately 262 km (163 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.