Current Date And Time In Chaniá, Greece
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:09:05 EEST
State: Crete
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 53,910
District: Nomós Chaniás
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chaniá, a city in Crete, Greece, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Chaniá — 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 Chaniá.
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 Greece operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 35.5112° N | 24.0292° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.5112 | 24.0292 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 30' 40" N | 24° 1' 45" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 30.6744' N | 24° 1.7526' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chaniá 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 Crete.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mourniés | Crete | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Nerokoúros | Crete | S | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Perivólia | Crete | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Soúda | Crete | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Tsikalariá | Crete | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Darátsos | Crete | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Crete, the home state of Chaniá, along with each city's aerial distance from Heraklion, Crete'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irákleion | 35.3279° N | 25.1434° E | 60 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rethymno | 35.3656° N | 24.4823° E | 14 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Néa Alikarnassós | 35.3389° N | 25.1597° E | 25 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gázi | 35.3253° N | 25.0669° E | 52 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ierápetra | 35.0119° N | 25.7423° E | 9 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ágios Nikólaos | 35.1911° N | 25.7152° E | 30 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sitia | 35.2078° N | 26.1047° E | 17 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arkalochóri | 35.1463° N | 25.2654° E | 386 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Soúda | 35.4872° N | 24.0734° E | 8 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Moíres | 35.0514° N | 24.8733° E | 84 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chania International Airport IATA: CHQ 11 km (7 mi) from Chaniá |
The exact GPS location of Chaniá gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Crete. 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 Crete 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 Chaniá are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chaniá 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 Greece map
Chaniá sits within Crete, Greece, 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 Chaniá 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 Crete. › Browse every city in Crete
Coordinates for Chaniá 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 Greece. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Chaniá are latitude 35.5112° and longitude 24.0292°. In directional format: 35.5112° N, 24.0292° E. These coordinates mark the center of Chaniá in Crete and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chaniá is a city in Crete, Greece, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Nomós Chaniás. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chaniá sits at: Latitude 35° 30' 40" N and Longitude 24° 1' 45" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chaniá has a population of approximately 53,910 people. This is roughly 8.695% of Crete's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Crete.
The interactive satellite map of Chaniá is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.5112, 24.0292 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chaniá in Crete. For broader context, explore the Crete state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chaniá is Chania International Airport (CHQ), roughly 11 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chaniá is approximately 103 km (64 mi) from Heraklion, the capital of Crete, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Crete.
Chaniá sits at an elevation of approximately 24 meters (79 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Crete.
The closest cities to Chaniá include Mourniés, Nerokoúros, Perivólia. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chaniá, sunrise is at 06:39 AM and sunset is at 08:18 PM, giving a day length of 13h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chaniá's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chaniá is approximately 3,953 km (2,456 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,177 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chaniá — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mataura, French Polynesia, roughly 1,490 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.
Chaniá is approximately 276 km (172 mi) N of Athens, the national capital of Greece, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
