Current Date And Time In Kariwa, Japan
Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:49:05 JST
State: Niigata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 4,578
District: Kariwa-gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kariwa, a city in Niigata, 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 Kariwa 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 Kariwa.
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) | 37.4298° N | 138.6188° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.4298 | 138.6188 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 25' 47" N | 138° 37' 8" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 25.785' N | 138° 37.1274' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kariwa 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 Niigata.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashiwazaki | Niigata | SW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Izumozaki | Niigata | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Nagaoka | Niigata | E | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Ojiya | Niigata | SE | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Muika | Niigata | E | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Ryotsu | Niigata | E | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 Niigata, the home state of Kariwa, along with each city's aerial distance from Niigata, Niigata'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niigata | 37.9226° N | 139.0413° E | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nagaoka | 37.45° N | 138.85° E | 23 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Joetsu | 37.1483° N | 138.2364° E | 10 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shibata | 37.95° N | 139.3333° E | 10 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sanjo | 37.6167° N | 138.95° E | 9 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kashiwazaki | 37.3667° N | 138.55° E | 4 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tsubame | 37.6645° N | 138.9252° E | 8 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niitsu-honcho | 37.8002° N | 139.1224° E | 8 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Murakami | 38.2333° N | 139.4833° E | 4 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Minamiuonuma | 37.0826° N | 138.8741° E | 198 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sado Airport IATA: SDS 72 km (45 mi) from Kariwa |
The exact GPS location of Kariwa gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Niigata. 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 Niigata 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 Kariwa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kariwa 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
Kariwa sits within Niigata, 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 Kariwa 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 Niigata. › Browse every city in Niigata
Coordinates for Kariwa 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 Kariwa are latitude 37.4298° and longitude 138.6188°. In directional format: 37.4298° N, 138.6188° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kariwa in Niigata and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kariwa is a city in Niigata, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kariwa-gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kariwa sits at: Latitude 37° 25' 47" N and Longitude 138° 37' 8" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kariwa has a population of approximately 4,578 people. This is roughly 0.215% of Niigata's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Niigata.
The interactive satellite map of Kariwa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.4298, 138.6188 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kariwa in Niigata. For broader context, explore the Niigata state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kariwa is Sado Airport (SDS), roughly 72 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kariwa is approximately 66 km (41 mi) from Niigata, the capital of Niigata, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Niigata.
Kariwa sits at an elevation of approximately 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Niigata.
The closest cities to Kariwa include Kashiwazaki, Izumozaki, Nagaoka. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kariwa, sunrise is at 04:58 AM and sunset is at 06:42 PM, giving a day length of 13h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kariwa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kariwa is approximately 4,167 km (2,589 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,254 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kariwa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tavares, Brazil, roughly 1,122 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.
Kariwa is approximately 216 km (134 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.