Current Date And Time In Kosan, North Korea
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:25:39 KST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kosan, a city in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Kosan — 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 Kosan.
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 North Korea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.8558° N | 127.4181° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.8558 | 127.4181 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 51' 21" N | 127° 25' 5" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 51.3498' N | 127° 25.0836' E |
| City | Kosan |
| State | Kangwŏn-do (강원도) |
| Country | North Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +08:30 |
| Population | 24,822 |
| Elevation | 195 m / 640 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.8558, 127.4181 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kosan 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 Kangwŏn-do.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoeyang | Kangwŏn-do | SE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Anbyŏn-ŭp | Kangwŏn-do | NE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Wŏnsan | Kangwŏn-do | N | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp | Kangwŏn-do | E | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 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 Kangwŏn-do, the home state of Kosan, along with each city's aerial distance from Wonsan, Kangwŏn-do'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wŏnsan | 39.1528° N | 127.4436° E | 7 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anbyŏn-ŭp | 39.0425° N | 127.5239° E | 17 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hoeyang | 38.7103° N | 127.5983° E | 354 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| T’ongch’ŏn-ŭp | 38.9539° N | 127.8917° E | 6 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wonsan Kalma Airport IATA: WOS 35 km (22 mi) from Kosan |
The exact GPS location of Kosan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kangwŏn-do. 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 Kangwŏn-do 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 Kosan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kosan 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 North Korea map
Kosan sits within Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, 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 Kosan 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 Kangwŏn-do. › Browse every city in Kangwŏn-do
Coordinates for Kosan 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 North Korea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Kosan are latitude 38.8558° and longitude 127.4181°. In directional format: 38.8558° N, 127.4181° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kosan in Kangwŏn-do and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kosan is a city in Kangwŏn-do, North Korea, 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, Kosan sits at: Latitude 38° 51' 21" N and Longitude 127° 25' 5" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kosan has a population of approximately 24,822 people. This is roughly 1.680% of Kangwŏn-do's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kangwŏn-do.
The interactive satellite map of Kosan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.8558, 127.4181 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kosan in Kangwŏn-do. For broader context, explore the Kangwŏn-do state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kosan is Wonsan Kalma Airport (WOS), roughly 35 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kosan is approximately 33 km (21 mi) from Wonsan, the capital of Kangwŏn-do, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kangwŏn-do.
Kosan sits at an elevation of approximately 195 meters (640 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kangwŏn-do.
The closest cities to Kosan include Hoeyang, Anbyŏn-ŭp, Wŏnsan. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kosan, sunrise is at 05:09 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM, giving a day length of 13h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kosan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kosan is approximately 4,325 km (2,688 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,046 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kosan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Cariló, Argentina, roughly 422 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.
Kosan is approximately 145 km (90 mi) W of Pyongyang, the national capital of North Korea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
