Current Date And Time In Varel, Germany
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:22:17 CEST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Varel, 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 Varel — 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 Varel.
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) | 53.3969° N | 8.1362° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 53.3969 | 8.1362 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 23' 49" N | 8° 8' 10" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 23.8158' N | 8° 8.1726' E |
| City | Varel |
| State | Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 25,212 |
| Elevation | 9 m / 30 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 53.3969, 8.1362 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Varel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bockhorn | Lower Saxony | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Jade | Lower Saxony | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Zetel | Lower Saxony | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Sande | Lower Saxony | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Wiefelstede | Lower Saxony | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Wilhelmshaven | Lower Saxony | N | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Varel, 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 54 km (33 mi) from Varel |
The exact GPS location of Varel 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 Varel are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Varel 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
Varel 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 Varel 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 Varel 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 Varel are latitude 53.3969° and longitude 8.1362°. In directional format: 53.3969° N, 8.1362° E. These coordinates mark the center of Varel in Lower Saxony and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Varel 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, Varel sits at: Latitude 53° 23' 49" N and Longitude 8° 8' 10" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Varel has a population of approximately 25,212 people. This is roughly 0.311% 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 Varel is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 53.3969, 8.1362 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Varel in Lower Saxony. For broader context, explore the Lower Saxony state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Varel is Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN), roughly 54 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Varel sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 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 Varel include Bockhorn, Jade, Zetel. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Varel, sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 09:04 PM, giving a day length of 15h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Varel's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Varel is approximately 5,944 km (3,694 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 540 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Varel — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,105 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.
Varel is approximately 366 km (228 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.
