Current Date And Time In Katowice, Poland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:56:15 CEST
State: Silesia
Currency: Polish Zloty (PLN)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 286,960
District: Katowice
Explore the interactive satellite map of Katowice, a city in Silesia, Poland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Katowice — 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 Katowice.
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 Poland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.2597° N | 19.0217° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.2597 | 19.0217 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 15' 35" N | 19° 1' 18" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 15.582' N | 19° 1.3038' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Katowice 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 Silesia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chorzów | Silesia | NW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Sosnowiec | Silesia | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Murcki | Silesia | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Czeladź | Silesia | NE | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Siemianowice Śląskie | Silesia | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Świętochłowice | Silesia | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Silesia, the home state of Katowice, along with each city's aerial distance from Katowice, Silesia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Częstochowa | 50.7965° N | 19.1241° E | 253 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sosnowiec | 50.2868° N | 19.1039° E | 256 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gliwice | 50.2976° N | 18.6766° E | 200 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zabrze | 50.3249° N | 18.7858° E | 258 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bytom | 50.348° N | 18.9328° E | 285 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bielsko-Biala | 49.8225° N | 19.0469° E | 330 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ruda Śląska | 50.2584° N | 18.8563° E | 258 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rybnik | 50.0971° N | 18.5418° E | 233 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tychy | 50.1372° N | 18.9664° E | 259 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dąbrowa Górnicza | 50.3339° N | 19.2048° E | 267 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport IATA: KTW 24 km (15 mi) from Katowice |
The exact GPS location of Katowice gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Silesia. 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 Silesia 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 Katowice are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Katowice 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 Poland map
Katowice sits within Silesia, Poland, 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 Katowice 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 Silesia. › Browse every city in Silesia
Coordinates for Katowice 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 Poland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Katowice are latitude 50.2597° and longitude 19.0217°. In directional format: 50.2597° N, 19.0217° E. These coordinates mark the center of Katowice in Silesia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Katowice is a city in Silesia, Poland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Katowice. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Katowice sits at: Latitude 50° 15' 35" N and Longitude 19° 1' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Katowice has a population of approximately 286,960 people. This is roughly 8.152% of Silesia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Silesia.
The interactive satellite map of Katowice is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.2597, 19.0217 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Katowice in Silesia. For broader context, explore the Silesia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Katowice is Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW), roughly 24 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Katowice sits at an elevation of approximately 276 meters (906 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Silesia.
The closest cities to Katowice include Chorzów, Sosnowiec, Murcki. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Katowice, sunrise is at 05:26 AM and sunset is at 08:11 PM, giving a day length of 14h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Katowice's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Katowice is approximately 5,595 km (3,477 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,354 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Katowice — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,368 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.
Katowice is approximately 259 km (161 mi) NE of Warsaw, the national capital of Poland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
