Current Date And Time In Shirahama, Japan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:15:54 JST
State: Okinawa
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 3,942
District: Yaeyama-gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shirahama, a city in Okinawa, 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 Shirahama — 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 Shirahama.
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) | 24.361° N | 123.7484° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 24.361 | 123.7484 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 24° 21' 39" N | 123° 44' 54" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 24° 21.6582' N | 123° 44.9016' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shirahama 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 Okinawa.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishigaki | Okinawa | E | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Yonakuni | Okinawa | W | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 View |
| Tarama | Okinawa | E | 102 km | 64 mi | ~1h 42m | 🗺 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 Okinawa, the home state of Shirahama, along with each city's aerial distance from Naha, Okinawa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naha | 26.213° N | 127.6785° E | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Okinawa | 26.3358° N | 127.8014° E | 112 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uruma | 26.3761° N | 127.8591° E | 22 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Urasoe | 26.259° N | 127.7301° E | 50 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ginowan | 26.2627° N | 127.7615° E | 105 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gushikawa | 26.3594° N | 127.8674° E | 61 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tomigusuku | 26.1858° N | 127.6819° E | 47 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nago | 26.615° N | 127.9854° E | 32 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itoman | 26.1265° N | 127.6692° E | 5 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miyakojima | 24.7902° N | 125.3111° E | 36 m | 285 km | 🗺 View Map |
New Ishigaki Airport IATA: ISG 50 km (31 mi) from Shirahama |
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The exact GPS location of Shirahama gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Okinawa. 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 Okinawa 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 Shirahama are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shirahama 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
Shirahama sits within Okinawa, 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 Shirahama 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 Okinawa. › Browse every city in Okinawa
Coordinates for Shirahama 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 Shirahama are latitude 24.361° and longitude 123.7484°. In directional format: 24.361° N, 123.7484° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shirahama in Okinawa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shirahama is a city in Okinawa, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Yaeyama-gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shirahama sits at: Latitude 24° 21' 39" N and Longitude 123° 44' 54" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shirahama has a population of approximately 3,942 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Okinawa.
The interactive satellite map of Shirahama is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 24.361, 123.7484 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shirahama in Okinawa. For broader context, explore the Okinawa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shirahama is New Ishigaki Airport (ISG), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shirahama is approximately 446 km (277 mi) from Naha, the capital of Okinawa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Okinawa.
Shirahama sits at an elevation of approximately 10 meters (33 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Okinawa.
The closest cities to Shirahama include Ishigaki, Yonakuni, Tarama. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shirahama, sunrise is at 06:17 AM and sunset is at 07:22 PM, giving a day length of 13h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shirahama's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shirahama is approximately 2,712 km (1,685 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,549 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shirahama — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Guajayvi, Paraguay, roughly 25 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.
Shirahama is approximately 1,981 km (1,231 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.