Current Date And Time In Muroran, Japan
Monday, 07 September 2026
19:00:35 JST
State: Hokkaido
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 96,197
District: Muroran Shi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Muroran, 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 Muroran — 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 Muroran.
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) | 42.3172° N | 140.9881° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.3172 | 140.9881 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 19' 2" N | 140° 59' 17" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 19.0332' N | 140° 59.2836' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Muroran 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Hokkaido | NW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Noboribetsu | Hokkaido | NE | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Sobetsu | Hokkaido | N | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Toyako-onsemmachi | Hokkaido | NW | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Shikabe | Hokkaido | SW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Toyoura | Hokkaido | NW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 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 Hokkaido, the home state of Muroran, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 43.0667° N | 141.35° E | 26 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Asahikawa | 43.7706° N | 142.3649° E | 121 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hakodate | 41.7758° N | 140.7367° E | 5 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tomakomai | 42.6369° N | 141.6033° E | 7 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kushiro | 42.975° N | 144.3747° E | 6 m | 246 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Obihiro | 42.9172° N | 143.2044° E | 44 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ebetsu | 43.1081° N | 141.5506° E | 12 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kitami | 43.8031° N | 143.8908° E | 79 m | 221 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Otaru | 43.1894° N | 141.0022° E | 30 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chitose | 42.8194° N | 141.6522° E | 15 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hakodate Airport IATA: HKD 62 km (39 mi) from Muroran |
The exact GPS location of Muroran 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 — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Hokkaido 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 Muroran are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Muroran 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
Muroran 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Muroran 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
Coordinates for Muroran 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 Muroran are latitude 42.3172° and longitude 140.9881°. In directional format: 42.3172° N, 140.9881° E. These coordinates mark the center of Muroran in Hokkaido and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Muroran is a city in Hokkaido, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Muroran Shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Muroran sits at: Latitude 42° 19' 2" N and Longitude 140° 59' 17" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Muroran has a population of approximately 96,197 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Hokkaido.
The interactive satellite map of Muroran is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.3172, 140.9881 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Muroran in Hokkaido. For broader context, explore the Hokkaido state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Muroran is Hakodate Airport (HKD), roughly 62 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Muroran is approximately 88 km (55 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.
Muroran sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Hokkaido.
The closest cities to Muroran include Date, Noboribetsu, Sobetsu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Muroran, sunrise is at 05:05 AM and sunset is at 06:02 PM, giving a day length of 12h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Muroran's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Muroran is approximately 4,711 km (2,927 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,605 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Muroran — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to La Paloma, Uruguay, roughly 1,566 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.
Muroran is approximately 745 km (463 mi) S of Tokyo, the national capital of Japan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.