Current Date And Time In Skien, Norway
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:01:42 CEST
State: Telemark
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 50,595
District: Skien
Explore the interactive satellite map of Skien, a city in Telemark, Norway, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Skien — 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 Skien.
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 Norway operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 59.2096° N | 9.609° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 59.2096 | 9.609 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 59° 12' 35" N | 9° 36' 32" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 59° 12.5772' N | 9° 36.5382' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Skien 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 Telemark.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsgrunn | Telemark | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Siljan | Telemark | NE | 10 km | 7 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Herre | Telemark | S | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Langangen | Telemark | SE | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Ulefoss | Telemark | NW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Langesund | Telemark | S | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 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 Telemark, the home state of Skien, along with each city's aerial distance from Skien, Telemark'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsgrunn | 59.1405° N | 9.6561° E | 9 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Notodden | 59.5594° N | 9.2585° E | 38 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kragerø | 58.8693° N | 9.4149° E | 6 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rjukan | 59.8789° N | 8.5941° E | 302 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ulefoss | 59.2825° N | 9.2655° E | 26 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bø | 59.413° N | 9.0693° E | 67 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lunde | 59.2983° N | 9.1027° E | 81 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Herre | 59.1035° N | 9.562° E | 12 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Prestestranda | 59.0977° N | 9.0587° E | 109 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fyresdal | 59.1834° N | 8.0921° E | 295 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sandefjord Airport, Torp IATA: TRF 37 km (23 mi) from Skien |
The exact GPS location of Skien gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Telemark. 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 Telemark 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 Skien are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Skien 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 Norway map
Skien sits within Telemark, Norway, 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 Skien 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 Telemark. › Browse every city in Telemark
Coordinates for Skien 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 Norway. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Skien are latitude 59.2096° and longitude 9.609°. In directional format: 59.2096° N, 9.609° E. These coordinates mark the center of Skien in Telemark and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Skien is a city in Telemark, Norway, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Skien. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Skien sits at: Latitude 59° 12' 35" N and Longitude 9° 36' 32" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Skien has a population of approximately 50,595 people. This is roughly 29.650% of Telemark's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Telemark.
The interactive satellite map of Skien is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 59.2096, 9.609 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Skien in Telemark. For broader context, explore the Telemark state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Skien is Sandefjord Airport, Torp (TRF), roughly 37 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Skien sits at an elevation of approximately 27 meters (89 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Telemark.
The closest cities to Skien include Porsgrunn, Siljan, Herre. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Skien, sunrise is at 05:30 AM and sunset is at 09:22 PM, giving a day length of 15h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Skien's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Skien is approximately 6,591 km (4,096 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 548 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Skien — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,747 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.
Skien is approximately 101 km (63 mi) NE of Oslo, the national capital of Norway, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
