Current Date And Time In Hikawa, Japan
Sunday, 06 September 2026
14:36:34 JST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hikawa, 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 Hikawa — 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 Hikawa.
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) | 35.1244° N | 132.6293° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.1244 | 132.6293 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 7' 28" N | 132° 37' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 7.4646' N | 132° 37.7607' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hikawa 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 | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Ōdacho-oda | Shimane | NW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Oda | Shimane | NW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Akana | Shimane | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Kawamoto | Shimane | SW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Unnan | Shimane | NE | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 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 Hikawa, 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 40 km (25 mi) from Hikawa |
The exact GPS location of Hikawa 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 Hikawa are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hikawa 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
Hikawa 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 Hikawa 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 Hikawa 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 Hikawa are latitude 35.1244° and longitude 132.6293°. In directional format: 35.1244° N, 132.6293° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hikawa in Shimane and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hikawa is a city in Shimane, Japan, on the continent of Asia. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hikawa sits at: Latitude 35° 7' 28" N and Longitude 132° 37' 46" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Hikawa is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.1244, 132.6293 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hikawa in Shimane. For broader context, explore the Shimane state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hikawa is Izumo Enmusubi Airport (IZO), roughly 40 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hikawa is approximately 55 km (34 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.
Hikawa sits at an elevation of approximately 704 meters (2,309 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 Hikawa include Obara, Ōdacho-oda, Oda. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hikawa, sunrise is at 05:44 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM, giving a day length of 12h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hikawa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hikawa is approximately 3,910 km (2,430 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,076 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hikawa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tavares, Brazil, roughly 549 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.
Hikawa is approximately 643 km (400 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.