Current Date And Time In Hirao, Japan
Thursday, 13 August 2026
23:28:37 JST
State: Nagano
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 11,352
District: Shimotakai-gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hirao, a city in Nagano, 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 Hirao 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 Hirao.
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) | 36.7466° N | 138.4186° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.7466 | 138.4186 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 44' 48" N | 138° 25' 7" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 44.793' N | 138° 25.1148' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hirao 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 Nagano.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakano | Nagano | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Nakayama | Nagano | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Kamikijima | Nagano | N | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Obuse | Nagano | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Iiyama | Nagano | N | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Suzaka | Nagano | SW | 14 km | 9 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 Nagano, the home state of Hirao, along with each city's aerial distance from Nagano, Nagano'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nagano | 36.65° N | 138.1833° E | 372 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Matsumoto | 36.2333° N | 137.9667° E | 593 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ueda | 36.4027° N | 138.2816° E | 536 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iida | 35.5197° N | 137.8207° E | 517 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saku | 36.2167° N | 138.4833° E | 684 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Azumino | 36.2882° N | 137.8871° E | 568 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ina | 35.8276° N | 137.9538° E | 638 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shiojiri | 36.1° N | 137.9667° E | 729 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chikuma | 36.5272° N | 138.0894° E | 388 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chino | 35.9944° N | 138.1543° E | 801 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport IATA: MMJ 78 km (49 mi) from Hirao |
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The exact GPS location of Hirao gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nagano. 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 Nagano 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 Hirao are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hirao 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
Hirao sits within Nagano, 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 Hirao 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 Nagano. › Browse every city in Nagano
Coordinates for Hirao 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 Hirao are latitude 36.7466° and longitude 138.4186°. In directional format: 36.7466° N, 138.4186° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hirao in Nagano and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hirao is a city in Nagano, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Shimotakai-gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hirao sits at: Latitude 36° 44' 48" N and Longitude 138° 25' 7" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hirao has a population of approximately 11,352 people. This is roughly 0.553% of Nagano's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nagano.
The interactive satellite map of Hirao is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.7466, 138.4186 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hirao in Nagano. For broader context, explore the Nagano state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hirao is Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ), roughly 78 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hirao is approximately 24 km (15 mi) from Nagano, the capital of Nagano, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Nagano.
Hirao sits at an elevation of approximately 611 meters (2,005 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nagano.
The closest cities to Hirao include Nakano, Nakayama, Kamikijima. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hirao, sunrise is at 05:00 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM, giving a day length of 13h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hirao's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hirao is approximately 4,091 km (2,542 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,347 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hirao — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mostardas, Brazil, roughly 1,065 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.
Hirao is approximately 164 km (102 mi) SE of Tokyo, the national capital of Japan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.