Current Date And Time In Soma, Japan
Monday, 07 September 2026
21:33:55 JST
State: Fukushima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 34,865
District: SΕma Shi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Soma, a city in Fukushima, Japan, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Soma β 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 Soma.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Japan operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.7928° N | 140.9294° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.7928 | 140.9294 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 47' 34" N | 140° 55' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 47.5698' N | 140° 55.7646' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Soma 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 Fukushima.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yachigoya | Fukushima | N | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Minami-Soma | Fukushima | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Kusano | Fukushima | SW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Yanagawamachi-saiwaicho | Fukushima | W | 30 km | 18 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Yamakiya | Fukushima | SW | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Kawamata | Fukushima | SW | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 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 Fukushima, the home state of Soma, along with each city's aerial distance from Fukushima, Fukushima'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iwaki | 37.05° N | 140.8833° E | 9 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Koriyama | 37.4° N | 140.3833° E | 236 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fukushima | 37.75° N | 140.4667° E | 77 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 37.4914° N | 139.9455° E | 238 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sukagawa | 37.2833° N | 140.3833° E | 261 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Date | 37.8167° N | 140.5° E | 58 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shirakawa | 37.1195° N | 140.2621° E | 323 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Minami-Soma | 37.6291° N | 140.9787° E | 27 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nihommatsu | 37.5833° N | 140.4333° E | 224 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kitakata | 37.65° N | 139.8667° E | 207 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sendai Airport IATA: SDJ 39 km (24 mi) from Soma |
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The exact GPS location of Soma gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Fukushima. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Fukushima 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 Soma are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Soma 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 Japan map
Soma sits within Fukushima, Japan, in the Asia 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 Soma 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 Fukushima. › Browse every city in Fukushima
Coordinates for Soma 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 Japan. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Soma are latitude 37.7928° and longitude 140.9294°. In directional format: 37.7928° N, 140.9294° E. These coordinates mark the center of Soma in Fukushima and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Soma is a city in Fukushima, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within SΕma Shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Soma sits at: Latitude 37° 47' 34" N and Longitude 140° 55' 46" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Soma has a population of approximately 34,865 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Fukushima.
The interactive satellite map of Soma is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.7928, 140.9294 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Soma in Fukushima. For broader context, explore the Fukushima state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Soma is Sendai Airport (SDJ), roughly 39 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Soma is approximately 41 km (25 mi) from Fukushima, the capital of Fukushima, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Fukushima.
Soma sits at an elevation of approximately 9 meters (30 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Fukushima.
The closest cities to Soma include Yachigoya, Minami-Soma, Kusano. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Soma, sunrise is at 05:09 AM and sunset is at 05:59 PM, giving a day length of 12h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Soma's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Soma is approximately 4,207 km (2,614 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,397 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Soma — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Laguna, Brazil, roughly 1,373 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.
Soma is approximately 259 km (161 mi) SW of Tokyo, the national capital of Japan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.