Current Date And Time In Messina, Italy
Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:48:05 CEST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Messina, a city in Sicily, 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 Messina — 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 Messina.
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) | 38.1939° N | 15.5526° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.1939 | 15.5526 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 11' 38" N | 15° 33' 9" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 11.6364' N | 15° 33.1536' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Messina 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 Sicily.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Filippo Superiore | Sicily | SW | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Larderia | Sicily | SW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Curcuraci | Sicily | N | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Salice | Sicily | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Castanea delle Furie | Sicily | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Faro Superiore | Sicily | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 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 Sicily, the home state of Messina, along with each city's aerial distance from Palermo, Sicily'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palermo | 38.1166° N | 13.3636° E | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Catania | 37.4922° N | 15.0704° E | 7 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Siracusa | 37.0754° N | 15.2866° E | 17 m | 205 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Marsala | 37.7992° N | 12.4367° E | 12 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gela | 37.0738° N | 14.2404° E | 46 m | 139 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ragusa | 36.9257° N | 14.7244° E | 502 m | 179 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trapani | 38.0176° N | 12.5362° E | 3 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caltanissetta | 37.4903° N | 14.0622° E | 568 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Modica | 36.8587° N | 14.7597° E | 296 m | 186 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bagheria | 38.0789° N | 13.5124° E | 78 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Reggio Calabria Airport IATA: REG 16 km (10 mi) from Messina |
The exact GPS location of Messina gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sicily. 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 Sicily 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 Messina are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Messina 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
Messina sits within Sicily, 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 Messina 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 Sicily. › Browse every city in Sicily
Coordinates for Messina 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 Messina are latitude 38.1939° and longitude 15.5526°. In directional format: 38.1939° N, 15.5526° E. These coordinates mark the center of Messina in Sicily and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Messina is a city in Sicily, Italy, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Messina. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Messina sits at: Latitude 38° 11' 38" N and Longitude 15° 33' 9" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Messina has a population of approximately 219,948 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sicily.
The interactive satellite map of Messina is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.1939, 15.5526 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Messina in Sicily. For broader context, explore the Sicily state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Messina is Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), roughly 16 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Messina is approximately 192 km (119 mi) from Palermo, the capital of Sicily, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sicily.
Messina sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sicily.
The closest cities to Messina include San Filippo Superiore, Larderia, Curcuraci. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Messina, sunrise is at 05:53 AM and sunset is at 08:14 PM, giving a day length of 14h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Messina's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Messina is approximately 4,252 km (2,642 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,361 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Messina — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,199 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.
Messina is approximately 486 km (302 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.
