Current Date And Time In Samch’ŏn, North Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:37:58 KST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Samch’ŏn, a city in South Hwanghae, 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 Samch’ŏn — 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 Samch’ŏn.
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) | 38.3594° N | 125.3259° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.3594 | 125.3259 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 21' 34" N | 125° 19' 33" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 21.5664' N | 125° 19.5516' E |
| City | Samch’ŏn |
| State | South Hwanghae (黃海南道) |
| Country | North Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| Time Zone | +08:30 |
| Population | 86,042 |
| Elevation | 46 m / 151 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.3594, 125.3259 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Samch’ŏn 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 South Hwanghae.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | South Hwanghae | E | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Songhwa | South Hwanghae | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Ŭllyul | South Hwanghae | NW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Changyŏn | South Hwanghae | SW | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp | South Hwanghae | N | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Chaeryŏng-ŭp | South Hwanghae | E | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 South Hwanghae, the home state of Samch’ŏn, along with each city's aerial distance from Haeju, South Hwanghae'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haeju | 38.0406° N | 125.7147° E | 57 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paech’ŏn-ŭp | 37.9931° N | 126.3014° E | 32 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ch’ŏngdan-ŭp | 37.9703° N | 125.9375° E | 21 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sinch’ŏn-ŭp | 38.3532° N | 125.4842° E | 21 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ŭllyul | 38.5139° N | 125.1897° E | 29 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kangnyŏng | 37.9075° N | 125.51° E | 16 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ŭnch’ŏn-ŭp | 38.5656° N | 125.4272° E | 27 m | 64 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kwail-ŭp | 38.4461° N | 125.0186° E | 19 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sinwŏn-ŭp | 38.2353° N | 125.7624° E | 85 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pongch’ŏn-ŭp | 38.1239° N | 126.2047° E | 57 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Pyongyang Sunan International Airport IATA: FNJ 101 km (63 mi) from Samch’ŏn |
The exact GPS location of Samch’ŏn gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South Hwanghae. 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 South Hwanghae 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 Samch’ŏn are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Samch’ŏn 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
Samch’ŏn sits within South Hwanghae, 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 Samch’ŏn 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 South Hwanghae. › Browse every city in South Hwanghae
Coordinates for Samch’ŏn 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 Samch’ŏn are latitude 38.3594° and longitude 125.3259°. In directional format: 38.3594° N, 125.3259° E. These coordinates mark the center of Samch’ŏn in South Hwanghae and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Samch’ŏn is a city in South Hwanghae, 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, Samch’ŏn sits at: Latitude 38° 21' 34" N and Longitude 125° 19' 33" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Samch’ŏn has a population of approximately 86,042 people. This is roughly 3.724% of South Hwanghae's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Hwanghae.
The interactive satellite map of Samch’ŏn is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.3594, 125.3259 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Samch’ŏn in South Hwanghae. For broader context, explore the South Hwanghae state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Samch’ŏn is Pyongyang Sunan International Airport (FNJ), roughly 101 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Samch’ŏn is approximately 49 km (31 mi) from Haeju, the capital of South Hwanghae, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South Hwanghae.
Samch’ŏn sits at an elevation of approximately 46 meters (151 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South Hwanghae.
The closest cities to Samch’ŏn include Sinch’ŏn-ŭp, Songhwa, Ŭllyul. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Samch’ŏn, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 07:04 PM, giving a day length of 13h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Samch’ŏn's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Samch’ŏn is approximately 4,270 km (2,653 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,940 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Samch’ŏn — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Cariló, Argentina, roughly 236 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.
Samch’ŏn is approximately 84 km (52 mi) NE of Pyongyang, the national capital of North Korea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
