Current Date And Time In Schortens, Germany
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Schortens, 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 Schortens — 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 Schortens.
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) | 53.538° N | 7.9477° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 53.538 | 7.9477 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 32' 17" N | 7° 56' 52" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 32.2806' N | 7° 56.862' E |
| City | Schortens |
| State | Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 21,357 |
| Elevation | 4 m / 13 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 53.538, 7.9477 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Schortens 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sillenstede | Lower Saxony | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Jever | Lower Saxony | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Sande | Lower Saxony | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Fedderwarden | Lower Saxony | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Wilhelmshaven | Lower Saxony | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Friedeburg | Lower Saxony | SW | 12 km | 8 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.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Lower Saxony, the home state of Schortens, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannover | 52.3705° N | 9.7332° E | 57 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Braunschweig | 52.2659° N | 10.5267° E | 72 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Osnabrück | 52.2726° N | 8.0498° E | 69 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Oldenburg | 53.1404° N | 8.2148° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Wolfsburg | 52.4245° N | 10.7815° E | 62 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Göttingen | 51.5344° N | 9.9323° E | 153 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Salzgitter | 52.1571° N | 10.4154° E | 99 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Hildesheim | 52.1508° N | 9.9511° E | 93 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Wilhelmshaven | 53.5476° N | 8.104° E | 2 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Delmenhorst | 53.0511° N | 8.6309° E | 10 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase IATA: FCN 53 km (33 mi) from Schortens |
The exact GPS location of Schortens 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
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 Schortens are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Schortens 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
Schortens 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Schortens 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
Coordinates for Schortens 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 Schortens are latitude 53.538° and longitude 7.9477°. In directional format: 53.538° N, 7.9477° E. These coordinates mark the center of Schortens in Lower Saxony and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Schortens 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.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Schortens sits at: Latitude 53° 32' 17" N and Longitude 7° 56' 52" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Schortens has a population of approximately 21,357 people. This is roughly 0.264% of Lower Saxony's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lower Saxony.
The interactive satellite map of Schortens is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 53.538, 7.9477 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Schortens in Lower Saxony. For broader context, explore the Lower Saxony state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Schortens is Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN), roughly 53 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Schortens sits at an elevation of approximately 4 meters (13 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lower Saxony.
The closest cities to Schortens include Sillenstede, Jever, Sande. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Schortens, sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 09:05 PM, giving a day length of 15h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Schortens's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Schortens is approximately 5,960 km (3,703 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 526 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Schortens — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,115 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.
Schortens is approximately 382 km (237 mi) E of Berlin, the national capital of Germany, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
