Current Date And Time In Shimizu, Japan
Thursday, 13 August 2026
03:19:45 JST
State: Yamagata
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (JST)
Population: 3,028
District: Mogami-gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shimizu, a city in Yamagata, 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 Shimizu — 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 Shimizu.
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) | 38.7036° N | 140.2256° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.7036 | 140.2256 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 42' 13" N | 140° 13' 32" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 42.2166' N | 140° 13.5336' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shimizu 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 Yamagata.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funagata | Yamagata | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Furukuchi | Yamagata | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Shinjo | Yamagata | NE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Sado | Yamagata | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Ōishida | Yamagata | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Obanazawa | Yamagata | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 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 Yamagata, the home state of Shimizu, along with each city's aerial distance from Yamagata, Yamagata'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yamagata | 38.2333° N | 140.3667° E | 321 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tsuruoka | 38.7217° N | 139.8217° E | 13 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sakata | 38.9167° N | 139.855° E | - | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yonezawa | 37.91° N | 140.1167° E | 249 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tendo | 38.3536° N | 140.3697° E | 108 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Higashine | 38.4389° N | 140.4006° E | 119 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sagae | 38.3725° N | 140.2725° E | 102 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shinjo | 38.7586° N | 140.3008° E | 99 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kaminoyama | 38.1539° N | 140.2736° E | 177 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nagai | 38.1036° N | 140.035° E | 204 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
Yamagata Airport IATA: GAJ 35 km (22 mi) from Shimizu |
The exact GPS location of Shimizu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Yamagata. 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 Yamagata 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 Shimizu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shimizu 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
Shimizu sits within Yamagata, 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 Shimizu 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 Yamagata. › Browse every city in Yamagata
Coordinates for Shimizu 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 Shimizu are latitude 38.7036° and longitude 140.2256°. In directional format: 38.7036° N, 140.2256° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shimizu in Yamagata and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shimizu is a city in Yamagata, Japan, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Mogami-gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shimizu sits at: Latitude 38° 42' 13" N and Longitude 140° 13' 32" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shimizu has a population of approximately 3,028 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Yamagata.
The interactive satellite map of Shimizu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.7036, 140.2256 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shimizu in Yamagata. For broader context, explore the Yamagata state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shimizu is Yamagata Airport (GAJ), roughly 35 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shimizu is approximately 54 km (33 mi) from Yamagata, the capital of Yamagata, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Yamagata.
Shimizu sits at an elevation of approximately 37 meters (121 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Yamagata.
The closest cities to Shimizu include Funagata, Furukuchi, Shinjo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shimizu, sunrise is at 04:48 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 13h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shimizu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shimizu is approximately 4,308 km (2,677 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 12,182 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shimizu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Torres, Brazil, roughly 1,386 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.
Shimizu is approximately 338 km (210 mi) S of Tokyo, the national capital of Japan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.