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Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan – Japan Flag

Current Date And Time In Kushiro, Japan

Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:49:59 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 167,875
District: Kushiro Shi

🗺 Map of Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Kushiro, a city in Hokkaido, 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 Kushiro 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 Kushiro.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Kushiro, Hokkaido

📍 LATITUDE
42.975°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
144.375°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.975° N144.3747° E
Signed Decimal Degrees42.975144.3747
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 58' 30" N144° 22' 29" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 58.5' N144° 22.4832' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Kushiro Today

🔥 SUNRISE
04:23 AM
🌅 SUNSET
06:31 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 8m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:27 AM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Kushiro’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Kushiro’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,784 km
(2,973 mi) • Kushiro is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
11,759 km
(7,307 mi) • Kushiro is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
42.975° S, 35.625° W
The point exactly opposite Kushiro through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Kushiro, you'd surface nearest to La Paloma, Uruguay, about 1,847 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Kushiro

📍 Location Details

CityKushiro
StateHokkaido
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
DistrictKushiro Shi
Time Zone+09:00
Founded2005-10-11

📈 Area & Population

Population167,875
Area (km²)1,363.29 km²
Area (mi²)526.37 mi²
Pop. Density123.14 /km²
Elevation6 m / 20 ft
GPS (DD)42.975, 144.3747

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Kushiro

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Hokkaido
Parent Country: Japan

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 167,875
🏆 State Rank: #5 of 182 most populous in Hokkaido
📏 Built-Up Area: 1,363.29 km²
👥 Population Density: 123 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kushiro 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 Hokkaido.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
ShiranukaHokkaidoW23 km14 mi~23m🗺 View
TsuruiHokkaidoN31 km19 mi~31m🗺 View
ShibechaHokkaidoNE37 km23 mi~37m🗺 View
AkkeshiHokkaidoE39 km25 mi~39m🗺 View
HyogoHokkaidoN44 km27 mi~44m🗺 View
TeshikagaHokkaidoN57 km35 mi~57m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Kushiro to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Sapporo
246 km (153 mi)
W of Kushiro • ~4h 6m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Tokyo
904 km (562 mi)
SW of Kushiro • ~15h 4m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Hokkaido

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Hokkaido, the home state of Kushiro, along with each city's aerial distance from Sapporo, Hokkaido's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Sapporo43.0667° N141.35° E26 m0 km🗺 View Map
Asahikawa43.7706° N142.3649° E121 m113 km🗺 View Map
Hakodate41.7758° N140.7367° E5 m152 km🗺 View Map
Tomakomai42.6369° N141.6033° E7 m52 km🗺 View Map
Obihiro42.9172° N143.2044° E44 m152 km🗺 View Map
Ebetsu43.1081° N141.5506° E12 m17 km🗺 View Map
Kitami43.8031° N143.8908° E79 m221 km🗺 View Map
Otaru43.1894° N141.0022° E30 m31 km🗺 View Map
Chitose42.8194° N141.6522° E15 m37 km🗺 View Map
Muroran42.3172° N140.9881° E8 m88 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Kushiro Airport
IATA: KUH
16 km (10 mi) from Kushiro
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🌍 Kushiro Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Kushiro Matter

The exact GPS location of Kushiro gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Hokkaido. 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 Hokkaido state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Kushiro Mapping

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 Kushiro are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Kushiro

The satellite view of Kushiro 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

🌎 Regional Position of Kushiro in Hokkaido

Kushiro sits within Hokkaido, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Kushiro Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Kushiro 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 Hokkaido. › Browse every city in Hokkaido

💻 Using Kushiro Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Kushiro 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

📊 How to Use Kushiro Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Kushiro directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Kushiro. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Hokkaido CitiesAccess the full city directory for Hokkaido ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Kushiro Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Kushiro?

The GPS coordinates of Kushiro are latitude 42.975° and longitude 144.3747°. In directional format: 42.975° N, 144.3747° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kushiro in Hokkaido and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Kushiro located?

Kushiro is a city in Hokkaido, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kushiro Shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Kushiro?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kushiro sits at: Latitude 42° 58' 30" N and Longitude 144° 22' 29" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Kushiro?

Kushiro has a population of approximately 167,875 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Hokkaido.

🗺 How can I view Kushiro on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Kushiro is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.975, 144.3747 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kushiro in Hokkaido. For broader context, explore the Hokkaido state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Kushiro?

The nearest airport to Kushiro is Kushiro Airport (KUH), roughly 16 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Kushiro from Sapporo?

Kushiro is approximately 246 km (153 mi) from Sapporo, the capital of Hokkaido, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Hokkaido.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Kushiro?

Kushiro sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Hokkaido.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Kushiro?

The closest cities to Kushiro include Shiranuka, Tsurui, Shibecha. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Kushiro today?

Today in Kushiro, sunrise is at 04:23 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM, giving a day length of 14h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kushiro's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Kushiro from the Equator?

Kushiro is approximately 4,784 km (2,973 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,759 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Kushiro?

The antipodal point of Kushiro — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to La Paloma, Uruguay, roughly 1,847 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.

🚗 How far is Kushiro from Tokyo, the capital of Japan?

Kushiro is approximately 904 km (562 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.