Current Date And Time In Sowa, Japan
Sunday, 06 September 2026
00:21:28 JST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sowa, a city in Ibaraki, 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 Sowa — 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 Sowa.
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) | 36.2194° N | 140.1833° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.2194 | 140.1833 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 13' 10" N | 140° 10' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 13.1614' N | 140° 10.9951' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sowa 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 Ibaraki.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibaraki | Ibaraki | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Ina | Ibaraki | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Minori | Ibaraki | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Sanwa | Ibaraki | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Yasato | Ibaraki | N | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Sakuragawa | Ibaraki | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Ibaraki, the home state of Sowa, along with each city's aerial distance from Mito, Ibaraki'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suginami | 36.2013° N | 140.2841° E | 25 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mito | 36.35° N | 140.45° E | 28 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tsukuba | 36.0833° N | 140.1167° E | 27 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hitachi | 36.6° N | 140.65° E | 51 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hitachi-Naka | 36.3966° N | 140.5348° E | 31 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Katsuta | 36.3833° N | 140.5333° E | 21 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tsuchiura | 36.0905° N | 140.2105° E | 5 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Koga | 36.1833° N | 139.7167° E | 17 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Toride | 35.9° N | 140.0833° E | 8 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chikusei | 36.316° N | 139.9824° E | 33 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ibaraki Airport IATA: IBR 21 km (13 mi) from Sowa |
The exact GPS location of Sowa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ibaraki. 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 Ibaraki 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 Sowa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sowa 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
Sowa sits within Ibaraki, 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 Sowa 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 Ibaraki. › Browse every city in Ibaraki
Coordinates for Sowa 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 Sowa are latitude 36.2194° and longitude 140.1833°. In directional format: 36.2194° N, 140.1833° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sowa in Ibaraki and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sowa is a city in Ibaraki, Japan, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sowa sits at: Latitude 36° 13' 10" N and Longitude 140° 10' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Sowa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.2194, 140.1833 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sowa in Ibaraki. For broader context, explore the Ibaraki state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sowa is Ibaraki Airport (IBR), roughly 21 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sowa is approximately 28 km (17 mi) from Mito, the capital of Ibaraki, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ibaraki.
Sowa sits at an elevation of approximately 24 meters (80 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ibaraki.
The closest cities to Sowa include Ibaraki, Ina, Minori. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sowa, sunrise is at 05:12 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 12h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sowa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sowa is approximately 4,032 km (2,505 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,590 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sowa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Torres, Brazil, roughly 1,201 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.
Sowa is approximately 74 km (46 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.