Current Date And Time In Taira, Japan
Sunday, 26 July 2026
18:32:36 JST
State: Okinawa
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 1,683
District: Kunigami-gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Taira, 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 Taira — 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 Taira.
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) | 26.6315° N | 128.1512° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 26.6315 | 128.1512 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 37' 53" N | 128° 9' 4" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 37.8894' N | 128° 9.0702' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Taira 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tsuha | Okinawa | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Ōgimi | Okinawa | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Kunigami | Okinawa | N | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Nago | Okinawa | W | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Nakijin | Okinawa | W | 19 km | 11 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Ginoza | Okinawa | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 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 Taira, 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 |
Yoron Airport IATA: RNJ 52 km (32 mi) from Taira |
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The exact GPS location of Taira 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 Taira are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Taira 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
Taira 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 Taira 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 Taira 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 Taira are latitude 26.6315° and longitude 128.1512°. In directional format: 26.6315° N, 128.1512° E. These coordinates mark the center of Taira in Okinawa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Taira is a city in Okinawa, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kunigami-gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Taira sits at: Latitude 26° 37' 53" N and Longitude 128° 9' 4" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Taira has a population of approximately 1,683 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Okinawa.
The interactive satellite map of Taira is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 26.6315, 128.1512 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Taira in Okinawa. For broader context, explore the Okinawa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Taira is Yoron Airport (RNJ), roughly 52 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Taira is approximately 66 km (41 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.
Taira sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 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 Taira include Tsuha, Ōgimi, Kunigami. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Taira, sunrise is at 05:47 AM and sunset is at 07:20 PM, giving a day length of 13h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Taira's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Taira is approximately 2,965 km (1,842 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,752 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Taira — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Palmas, Brazil, roughly 22 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.
Taira is approximately 1,488 km (925 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.