Current Date And Time In Akniste, Latvia
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:15:06 EEST
State: Jekabpils Municipality
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +02:00 (EEST)
Population: 2,546
District: Aknīste
Explore the interactive satellite map of Akniste, a city in Jekabpils Municipality, Latvia, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Akniste — 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 Akniste.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Latvia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 56.1615° N | 25.7478° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 56.1615 | 25.7478 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 56° 9' 41" N | 25° 44' 52" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 56° 9.6912' N | 25° 44.8698' E |
| City | Akniste |
| State | Jekabpils Municipality |
| Country | Latvia |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Aknīste |
| Time Zone | +02:00 |
| Founded | 1991-01-01 |
| Population | 2,546 |
| Area (km²) | 3.43 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.32 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 742.27 /km² |
| Elevation | 91 m / 299 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 56.1615, 25.7478 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Akniste 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 Jekabpils Municipality.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viesite | Jekabpils Municipality | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Jekabpils | Jekabpils Municipality | N | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Sala | Jekabpils Municipality | N | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Krustpils | Jekabpils Municipality | N | 39 km | 25 mi | ~39m | 🗺 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 Jekabpils Municipality, the home state of Akniste, along with each city's aerial distance from Jekabpils, Jekabpils Municipality'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jekabpils | 56.499° N | 25.8574° E | 83 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Krustpils | 56.5107° N | 25.8612° E | 91 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Viesite | 56.3475° N | 25.5551° E | 117 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sala | 56.5068° N | 25.7642° E | 83 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
Riga International Airport IATA: RIX 138 km (86 mi) from Akniste |
The exact GPS location of Akniste gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Jekabpils Municipality. 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 Jekabpils Municipality 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 Akniste are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Akniste 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 Latvia map
Akniste sits within Jekabpils Municipality, Latvia, in the Europe 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 Akniste 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 Jekabpils Municipality. › Browse every city in Jekabpils Municipality
Coordinates for Akniste 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 Latvia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Akniste are latitude 56.1615° and longitude 25.7478°. In directional format: 56.1615° N, 25.7478° E. These coordinates mark the center of Akniste in Jekabpils Municipality and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Akniste is a city in Jekabpils Municipality, Latvia, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Aknīste. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Akniste sits at: Latitude 56° 9' 41" N and Longitude 25° 44' 52" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Akniste has a population of approximately 2,546 people. This is roughly 6.482% of Jekabpils Municipality's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Jekabpils Municipality.
The interactive satellite map of Akniste is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 56.1615, 25.7478 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Akniste in Jekabpils Municipality. For broader context, explore the Jekabpils Municipality state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Akniste is Riga International Airport (RIX), roughly 138 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Akniste is approximately 38 km (24 mi) from Jekabpils, the capital of Jekabpils Municipality, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Jekabpils Municipality.
Akniste sits at an elevation of approximately 91 meters (299 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Jekabpils Municipality.
The closest cities to Akniste include Viesite, Jekabpils, Sala. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Akniste, sunrise is at 05:41 AM and sunset is at 09:02 PM, giving a day length of 15h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Akniste's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Akniste is approximately 6,252 km (3,885 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,596 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Akniste — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 2,076 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.
Akniste is approximately 133 km (83 mi) NW of Riga, the national capital of Latvia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
