Current Date And Time In Rantum, Germany
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Rantum, a city in Schleswig-Holstein, 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 Rantum — 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 Rantum.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 54.8457° N | 8.2933° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 54.8457 | 8.2933 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 54° 50' 44" N | 8° 17' 36" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 54° 50.7408' N | 8° 17.598' E |
| City | Rantum |
| State | Schleswig-Holstein |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 546 |
| Area (km²) | 9.39 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.63 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 58.15 /km² |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 54.8457, 8.2933 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rantum 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 Schleswig-Holstein.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinnum | Schleswig-Holstein | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Westerland | Schleswig-Holstein | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Keitum | Schleswig-Holstein | NE | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Morsum | Schleswig-Holstein | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Hörnum | Schleswig-Holstein | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Kampen | Schleswig-Holstein | N | 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 Schleswig-Holstein, the home state of Rantum, along with each city's aerial distance from Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiel | 54.3213° N | 10.1349° E | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lübeck | 53.8689° N | 10.6873° E | 16 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Flensburg | 54.7881° N | 9.4372° E | 33 m | 69 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Norderstedt | 53.7018° N | 9.9933° E | 34 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Neumünster | 54.074° N | 9.9846° E | 24 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Elmshorn | 53.7491° N | 9.6618° E | 8 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pinneberg | 53.6589° N | 9.797° E | 5 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wedel | 53.5837° N | 9.6984° E | 11 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itzehoe | 53.921° N | 9.5153° E | 7 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ahrensburg | 53.6766° N | 10.2371° E | 42 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
Westerland Sylt Airport IATA: GWT 8 km (5 mi) from Rantum |
The exact GPS location of Rantum gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Schleswig-Holstein. 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 Schleswig-Holstein 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 Rantum are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rantum 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
Rantum sits within Schleswig-Holstein, 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 Rantum 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 Schleswig-Holstein. › Browse every city in Schleswig-Holstein
Coordinates for Rantum 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 Rantum are latitude 54.8457° and longitude 8.2933°. In directional format: 54.8457° N, 8.2933° E. These coordinates mark the center of Rantum in Schleswig-Holstein and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rantum is a city in Schleswig-Holstein, 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, Rantum sits at: Latitude 54° 50' 44" N and Longitude 8° 17' 36" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rantum has a population of approximately 546 people. This is roughly 0.019% of Schleswig-Holstein's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Schleswig-Holstein.
The interactive satellite map of Rantum is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 54.8457, 8.2933 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rantum in Schleswig-Holstein. For broader context, explore the Schleswig-Holstein state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rantum is Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rantum is approximately 132 km (82 mi) from Kiel, the capital of Schleswig-Holstein, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Schleswig-Holstein.
Rantum sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Schleswig-Holstein.
The closest cities to Rantum include Tinnum, Westerland, Keitum. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rantum, sunrise is at 05:56 AM and sunset is at 09:06 PM, giving a day length of 15h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rantum's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rantum is approximately 6,105 km (3,794 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 532 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rantum — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,260 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.
Rantum is approximately 424 km (264 mi) SE of Berlin, the national capital of Germany, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
