Current Date And Time In Morioka, Japan
Sunday, 26 July 2026
19:47:46 JST
State: Iwate
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 290,700
District: Morioka Shi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Morioka, a city in Iwate, 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 Morioka — 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 Morioka.
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) | 39.7° N | 141.15° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.7 | 141.15 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 42' 0" N | 141° 9' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 42' N | 141° 9' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Morioka 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 Iwate.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yahaba | Iwate | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Takizawa | Iwate | N | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Shizukuishi | Iwate | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Daito | Iwate | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Esashi | Iwate | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Shiwa | Iwate | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Iwate, the home state of Morioka, along with each city's aerial distance from Morioka, Iwate'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ichinoseki | 38.9167° N | 141.1333° E | 30 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ōshu | 39.1393° N | 141.1685° E | 36 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hanamaki | 39.3833° N | 141.1167° E | 77 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kitakami | 39.2833° N | 141.1167° E | 63 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mizusawa | 39.1333° N | 141.1333° E | 64 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Takizawa | 39.8028° N | 141.1347° E | 262 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miyako | 39.6469° N | 141.9406° E | 10 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kamaishi | 39.2769° N | 141.868° E | 25 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ōfunato | 39.0717° N | 141.7167° E | 7 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kuji | 40.1878° N | 141.7689° E | 7 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
Iwate Hanamaki Airport IATA: HNA 30 km (19 mi) from Morioka |
The exact GPS location of Morioka gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Iwate. 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 Iwate 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 Morioka are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Morioka 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
Morioka sits within Iwate, 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 Morioka 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 Iwate. › Browse every city in Iwate
Coordinates for Morioka 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 Morioka are latitude 39.7° and longitude 141.15°. In directional format: 39.7° N, 141.15° E. These coordinates mark the center of Morioka in Iwate and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Morioka is a city in Iwate, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Morioka Shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Morioka sits at: Latitude 39° 42' 0" N and Longitude 141° 9' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Morioka has a population of approximately 290,700 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Iwate.
The interactive satellite map of Morioka is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.7, 141.15 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Morioka in Iwate. For broader context, explore the Iwate state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Morioka is Iwate Hanamaki Airport (HNA), roughly 30 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Morioka sits at an elevation of approximately 138 meters (453 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Iwate.
The closest cities to Morioka include Yahaba, Takizawa, Shizukuishi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Morioka, sunrise is at 04:27 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 14h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Morioka's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Morioka is approximately 4,419 km (2,746 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,089 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Morioka — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tavares, Brazil, roughly 1,448 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.
Morioka is approximately 464 km (288 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.