Current Date And Time In Kanazawa, Japan
Sunday, 06 September 2026
11:58:24 JST
State: Ishikawa
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 466,029
District: Kanazawa-shi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kanazawa, a city in Ishikawa, 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 Kanazawa — 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 Kanazawa.
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) | 36.6° N | 136.6167° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.6 | 136.6167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 36' 0" N | 136° 37' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 36' N | 136° 37.0002' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kanazawa 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 Ishikawa.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mukai-awagasaki | Ishikawa | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Uchinada | Ishikawa | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Nonoichi | Ishikawa | S | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Matsuto | Ishikawa | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Hakusan | Ishikawa | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Tsubata | Ishikawa | NE | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Ishikawa, the home state of Kanazawa, along with each city's aerial distance from Kanazawa, Ishikawa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsuto | 36.5167° N | 136.5667° E | 27 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Komatsu | 36.4026° N | 136.4509° E | 7 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaga | 36.3° N | 136.3333° E | 20 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nonoichi | 36.5333° N | 136.6167° E | 20 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nanao | 37.0482° N | 136.968° E | 2 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nomimachi | 36.4097° N | 136.4847° E | 3 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tsubata | 36.6701° N | 136.7403° E | 10 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kahoku | 36.7576° N | 136.7116° E | 18 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mukai-awagasaki | 36.6325° N | 136.6373° E | 9 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wajima | 37.4046° N | 136.8991° E | 15 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base IATA: KMQ 30 km (18 mi) from Kanazawa |
The exact GPS location of Kanazawa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ishikawa. 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 Ishikawa 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 Kanazawa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kanazawa 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
Kanazawa sits within Ishikawa, 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 Kanazawa 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 Ishikawa. › Browse every city in Ishikawa
Coordinates for Kanazawa 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 Kanazawa are latitude 36.6° and longitude 136.6167°. In directional format: 36.6° N, 136.6167° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kanazawa in Ishikawa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kanazawa is a city in Ishikawa, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kanazawa-shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kanazawa sits at: Latitude 36° 36' 0" N and Longitude 136° 37' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kanazawa has a population of approximately 466,029 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ishikawa.
The interactive satellite map of Kanazawa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.6, 136.6167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kanazawa in Ishikawa. For broader context, explore the Ishikawa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kanazawa is Komatsu Airport / JASDF Komatsu Air Base (KMQ), roughly 30 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
The closest cities to Kanazawa include Mukai-awagasaki, Uchinada, Nonoichi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kanazawa, sunrise is at 05:27 AM and sunset is at 06:16 PM, giving a day length of 12h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kanazawa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kanazawa is approximately 4,074 km (2,532 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,209 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kanazawa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tavares, Brazil, roughly 924 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.
Kanazawa is approximately 294 km (183 mi) E of Tokyo, the national capital of Japan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.