Current Date And Time In Nokan, Japan
Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:08:06 JST
State: Kagoshima
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 7,539
District: Kumage-gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Nokan, a city in Kagoshima, 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 Nokan 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 Nokan.
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) | 30.5733° N | 130.9564° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 30.5733 | 130.9564 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 30° 34' 24" N | 130° 57' 23" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 30° 34.3992' N | 130° 57.384' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Nokan 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 Kagoshima.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nishinoomote | Kagoshima | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Nakanokami | Kagoshima | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Koseda | Kagoshima | SW | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Miyanoura | Kagoshima | SW | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Nagata | Kagoshima | W | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Koshima | Kagoshima | SW | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 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 Kagoshima, the home state of Nokan, along with each city's aerial distance from Kagoshima, Kagoshima'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima | 31.5667° N | 130.55° E | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kirishima | 31.7409° N | 130.7629° E | 10 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kanoya | 31.3833° N | 130.85° E | 23 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sendai | 31.8167° N | 130.3° E | 5 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aira | 31.7743° N | 130.5921° E | 76 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kokubu-matsuki | 31.7333° N | 130.7667° E | - | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Izumi | 32.0833° N | 130.3667° E | 37 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Umeki | 31.6667° N | 130.3833° E | 77 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amami | 28.3769° N | 129.4938° E | 21 m | 369 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naze | 28.3667° N | 129.4833° E | 192 m | 370 km | 🗺 View Map |
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The exact GPS location of Nokan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kagoshima. 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 Kagoshima 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 Nokan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Nokan 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
Nokan sits within Kagoshima, 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 Nokan 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 Kagoshima. › Browse every city in Kagoshima
Coordinates for Nokan 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 Nokan are latitude 30.5733° and longitude 130.9564°. In directional format: 30.5733° N, 130.9564° E. These coordinates mark the center of Nokan in Kagoshima and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Nokan is a city in Kagoshima, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kumage-gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Nokan sits at: Latitude 30° 34' 24" N and Longitude 130° 57' 23" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Nokan has a population of approximately 7,539 people. This is roughly 0.482% of Kagoshima's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kagoshima.
The interactive satellite map of Nokan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 30.5733, 130.9564 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Nokan in Kagoshima. For broader context, explore the Kagoshima state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Nokan is New Tanegashima Airport (TNE), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Nokan is approximately 117 km (73 mi) from Kagoshima, the capital of Kagoshima, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kagoshima.
Nokan sits at an elevation of approximately 40 meters (131 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kagoshima.
The closest cities to Nokan include Nishinoomote, Nakanokami, Koseda. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Nokan, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 07:02 PM, giving a day length of 13h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Nokan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Nokan is approximately 3,403 km (2,115 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,551 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Nokan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Cidreira, Brazil, roughly 120 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.
Nokan is approximately 992 km (616 mi) NE of Tokyo, the national capital of Japan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.