
Explore the interactive satellite map of Taura, a city in 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 Taura — 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 Taura.
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) | 50.9167° N | 12.85° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.9167 | 12.85 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 55' 0" N | 12° 50' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 55.0002' N | 12° 51' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Taura 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 Saxony.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claußnitz | Saxony | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Burgstädt | Saxony | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Wittgensdorf | Saxony | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Hartmannsdorf | Saxony | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Mühlau | Saxony | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Lunzenau | Saxony | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Saxony, the home state of Taura, along with each city's aerial distance from Dresden, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dresden | 51.0509° N | 13.7383° E | 116 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leipzig | 51.3396° N | 12.3713° E | 116 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chemnitz | 50.8357° N | 12.9292° E | 306 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zwickau | 50.7272° N | 12.4884° E | 267 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plauen | 50.4973° N | 12.1378° E | 361 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Görlitz | 51.1552° N | 14.9885° E | 210 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gohlis | 51.366° N | 12.367° E | 110 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Freiberg | 50.9109° N | 13.3388° E | 412 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bautzen | 51.1804° N | 14.4349° E | 213 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pirna | 50.9584° N | 13.937° E | 119 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dresden Airport IATA: DRS 69 km (43 mi) from Taura |
The exact GPS location of Taura gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside 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 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 Taura are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Taura 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
Taura sits within 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 Taura 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 Saxony. › Browse every city in Saxony
Coordinates for Taura 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 Taura are latitude 50.9167° and longitude 12.85°. In directional format: 50.9167° N, 12.85° E. These coordinates mark the center of Taura in Saxony and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Taura is a city in 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, Taura sits at: Latitude 50° 55' 0" N and Longitude 12° 50' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Taura has a population of approximately 2,609 people. This is roughly 0.063% of Saxony's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Saxony.
The interactive satellite map of Taura is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.9167, 12.85 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Taura in Saxony. For broader context, explore the Saxony state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Taura is Dresden Airport (DRS), roughly 69 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Taura is approximately 64 km (40 mi) from Dresden, the capital of Saxony, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Saxony.
Taura sits at an elevation of approximately 298 meters (978 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Saxony.
The closest cities to Taura include Claußnitz, Burgstädt, Wittgensdorf. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Taura, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 09:08 PM, giving a day length of 15h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Taura's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Taura is approximately 5,668 km (3,522 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 902 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Taura — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,047 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.
Taura is approximately 183 km (114 mi) N of Berlin, the national capital of Germany, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.