Current Date And Time In Akana, Japan
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:38:06 JST
State: Shimane
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 4,577
District: Ishii Gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Akana, a city in Shimane, 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 Akana — 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 Akana.
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) | 35° N | 132.7167° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35 | 132.7167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 0' 0" N | 132° 43' 0" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 0' N | 132° 43.0002' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Akana 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 Shimane.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obara | Shimane | NW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Hikawa | Shimane | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Kawamoto | Shimane | W | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Ōdacho-oda | Shimane | NW | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Kyomendao | Shimane | SW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Oda | Shimane | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 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 Shimane, the home state of Akana, along with each city's aerial distance from Matsue, Shimane'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsue | 35.4833° N | 133.05° E | 8 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Izumo | 35.3667° N | 132.7667° E | 6 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hamada | 34.8833° N | 132.0833° E | 142 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Masuda | 34.6667° N | 131.85° E | 14 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Unnan | 35.2431° N | 132.8999° E | 82 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yasugicho | 35.4215° N | 133.2422° E | 2 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ōdacho-oda | 35.1903° N | 132.5085° E | 27 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hiratacho | 35.4333° N | 132.8167° E | - | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gotsucho | 35.0086° N | 132.2257° E | 31 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nishida | 36.2° N | 133.3051° E | 6 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
Izumo Enmusubi Airport IATA: IZO 49 km (30 mi) from Akana |
The exact GPS location of Akana gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Shimane. 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 Shimane 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 Akana are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Akana 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
Akana sits within Shimane, 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 Akana 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 Shimane. › Browse every city in Shimane
Coordinates for Akana 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 Akana are latitude 35° and longitude 132.7167°. In directional format: 35° N, 132.7167° E. These coordinates mark the center of Akana in Shimane and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Akana is a city in Shimane, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Ishii Gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Akana sits at: Latitude 35° 0' 0" N and Longitude 132° 43' 0" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Akana has a population of approximately 4,577 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Shimane.
The interactive satellite map of Akana is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35, 132.7167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Akana in Shimane. For broader context, explore the Shimane state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Akana is Izumo Enmusubi Airport (IZO), roughly 49 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Akana is approximately 62 km (38 mi) from Matsue, the capital of Shimane, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Shimane.
Akana sits at an elevation of approximately 465 meters (1,526 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Shimane.
The closest cities to Akana include Obara, Hikawa, Kawamoto. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Akana, sunrise is at 05:25 AM and sunset is at 07:03 PM, giving a day length of 13h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Akana's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Akana is approximately 3,896 km (2,421 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,102 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Akana — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tavares, Brazil, roughly 544 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.
Akana is approximately 637 km (396 mi) E of Tokyo, the national capital of Japan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.