Current Date And Time In Taranto, Italy
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:39:15 CEST
State: Apulia
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 198,585
District: Provincia di Taranto
Explore the interactive satellite map of Taranto, a city in Apulia, Italy, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Taranto — 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 Taranto.
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 Italy operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 40.4644° N | 17.2471° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.4644 | 17.2471 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 27' 52" N | 17° 14' 49" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 27.8628' N | 17° 14.8242' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Taranto 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 Apulia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo VI | Apulia | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Statte | Apulia | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Lido Azzurro | Apulia | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Leporano Marina | Apulia | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| San Giorgio Ionico | Apulia | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Leporano | Apulia | SE | 12 km | 7 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 Apulia, the home state of Taranto, along with each city's aerial distance from Bari, Apulia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bari | 41.1207° N | 16.8698° E | 5 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Foggia | 41.4585° N | 15.5519° E | 76 m | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Andria | 41.2312° N | 16.298° E | 151 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barletta | 41.3143° N | 16.2817° E | 15 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brindisi | 40.6322° N | 17.9361° E | 13 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lecce | 40.3548° N | 18.1724° E | 49 m | 139 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Altamura | 40.8266° N | 16.5495° E | 467 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Molfetta | 41.2004° N | 16.5991° E | 15 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manfredonia | 41.6307° N | 15.9188° E | 5 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bisceglie | 41.2426° N | 16.501° E | 16 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
Brindisi Airport IATA: BDS 63 km (39 mi) from Taranto |
The exact GPS location of Taranto gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Apulia. 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 Apulia 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 Taranto are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Taranto 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 Italy map
Taranto sits within Apulia, Italy, 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 Taranto 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 Apulia. › Browse every city in Apulia
Coordinates for Taranto 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 Italy. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Taranto are latitude 40.4644° and longitude 17.2471°. In directional format: 40.4644° N, 17.2471° E. These coordinates mark the center of Taranto in Apulia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Taranto is a city in Apulia, Italy, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Provincia di Taranto. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Taranto sits at: Latitude 40° 27' 52" N and Longitude 17° 14' 49" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Taranto has a population of approximately 198,585 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Apulia.
The interactive satellite map of Taranto is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.4644, 17.2471 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Taranto in Apulia. For broader context, explore the Apulia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Taranto is Brindisi Airport (BDS), roughly 63 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Taranto is approximately 80 km (49 mi) from Bari, the capital of Apulia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Apulia.
Taranto sits at an elevation of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Apulia.
The closest cities to Taranto include Paolo VI, Statte, Lido Azzurro. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Taranto, sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 07:54 PM, giving a day length of 13h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Taranto's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Taranto is approximately 4,504 km (2,799 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,461 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Taranto — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,200 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.
Taranto is approximately 427 km (265 mi) NW of Rome, the national capital of Italy, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
