Current Date And Time In Kainan, Japan
Friday, 24 July 2026
17:44:14 JST
State: Wakayama
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 48,369
District: Kainan Shi
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kainan, a city in Wakayama, 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 Kainan — 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 Kainan.
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) | 34.1517° N | 135.214° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.1517 | 135.214 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 9' 6" N | 135° 12' 50" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 9.0996' N | 135° 12.8388' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kainan 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 Wakayama.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minato | Wakayama | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Wakayama | Wakayama | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Arida | Wakayama | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Nishino | Wakayama | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Yuasa | Wakayama | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Itogawa | Wakayama | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Wakayama, the home state of Kainan, along with each city's aerial distance from Wakayama, Wakayama'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minato | 34.2152° N | 135.1501° E | 5 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wakayama | 34.2333° N | 135.1667° E | 8 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tanabe | 33.7333° N | 135.3667° E | 7 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hashimoto | 34.3167° N | 135.6167° E | 79 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kinokawa | 34.2697° N | 135.4105° E | 36 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iwade | 34.25° N | 135.3167° E | 17 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shingu | 33.7333° N | 135.9833° E | 7 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arida | 34.0809° N | 135.1191° E | - | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itogawa | 34.0262° N | 135.2528° E | 129 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gobo | 33.8815° N | 135.1696° E | 23 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kansai International Airport IATA: KIX 31 km (19 mi) from Kainan |
The exact GPS location of Kainan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Wakayama. 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 Wakayama 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 Kainan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kainan 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
Kainan sits within Wakayama, 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 Kainan 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 Wakayama. › Browse every city in Wakayama
Coordinates for Kainan 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 Kainan are latitude 34.1517° and longitude 135.214°. In directional format: 34.1517° N, 135.214° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kainan in Wakayama and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kainan is a city in Wakayama, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Kainan Shi. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kainan sits at: Latitude 34° 9' 6" N and Longitude 135° 12' 50" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kainan has a population of approximately 48,369 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Wakayama.
The interactive satellite map of Kainan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.1517, 135.214 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kainan in Wakayama. For broader context, explore the Wakayama state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kainan is Kansai International Airport (KIX), roughly 31 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kainan is approximately 10 km (6 mi) from Wakayama, the capital of Wakayama, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Wakayama.
Kainan sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Wakayama.
The closest cities to Kainan include Minato, Wakayama, Arida. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kainan, sunrise is at 05:03 AM and sunset is at 07:08 PM, giving a day length of 14h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kainan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kainan is approximately 3,802 km (2,362 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,456 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kainan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mostardas, Brazil, roughly 666 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.
Kainan is approximately 443 km (275 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.