Current Date And Time In Hongch’ŏn, South Korea
Saturday, 15 August 2026
21:21:02 KST
State: Gangwon-do
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW)
Timezone: UTC +09:00 (KST)
Population: 75,251
District: Hongcheon-gun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hongch’ŏn, a city in Gangwon-do, South 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 Hongch’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 Hongch’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 South Korea operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 37.6918° N | 127.8857° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.6918 | 127.8857 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 41' 30" N | 127° 53' 9" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 41.508' N | 127° 53.142' E |
| City | Hongch’ŏn |
| State | Gangwon-do (강원도) |
| Country | South Korea |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Hongcheon-gun |
| Time Zone | +09:00 |
| Population | 75,251 |
| Elevation | 137 m / 449 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 37.6918, 127.8857 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hongch’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 Gangwon-do.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sindong | Gangwon-do | NW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Dongnae | Gangwon-do | NW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Chuncheon | Gangwon-do | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Seoseok | Gangwon-do | E | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Ritsugen | Gangwon-do | SE | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Mummakeup | Gangwon-do | NE | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 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 Gangwon-do, the home state of Hongch’ŏn, along with each city's aerial distance from Chuncheon, Gangwon-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wŏnju | 37.3514° N | 127.9453° E | 133 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chuncheon | 37.8747° N | 127.7342° E | 92 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gangneung | 37.7527° N | 128.8724° E | 77 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Donghae City | 37.5439° N | 129.1069° E | 24 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sokcho | 38.207° N | 128.5918° E | 20 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kosong | 38.3788° N | 128.4676° E | 17 m | 85 km | 🗺 View Map |
| T’aebaek | 37.1759° N | 128.9889° E | 691 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santyoku | 37.4406° N | 129.1708° E | 23 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cheorwon | 38.2092° N | 127.2175° E | 194 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Neietsu | 37.1845° N | 128.4682° E | 208 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) IATA: WJU 29 km (18 mi) from Hongch’ŏn |
The exact GPS location of Hongch’ŏn gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Gangwon-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 Gangwon-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 Hongch’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 Hongch’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 South Korea map
Hongch’ŏn sits within Gangwon-do, South 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 Hongch’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 Gangwon-do. › Browse every city in Gangwon-do
Coordinates for Hongch’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 South Korea. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Hongch’ŏn are latitude 37.6918° and longitude 127.8857°. In directional format: 37.6918° N, 127.8857° E. These coordinates mark the center of Hongch’ŏn in Gangwon-do and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hongch’ŏn is a city in Gangwon-do, South Korea, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Hongcheon-gun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hongch’ŏn sits at: Latitude 37° 41' 30" N and Longitude 127° 53' 9" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hongch’ŏn has a population of approximately 75,251 people. This is roughly 4.871% of Gangwon-do's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Gangwon-do.
The interactive satellite map of Hongch’ŏn is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.6918, 127.8857 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hongch’ŏn in Gangwon-do. For broader context, explore the Gangwon-do state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hongch’ŏn is Wonju Airport / Hoengseong Air Base (K-38/K-46) (WJU), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hongch’ŏn is approximately 24 km (15 mi) from Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon-do, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Gangwon-do.
Hongch’ŏn sits at an elevation of approximately 137 meters (449 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Gangwon-do.
The closest cities to Hongch’ŏn include Sindong, Dongnae, Chuncheon. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hongch’ŏn, sunrise is at 05:42 AM and sunset is at 07:23 PM, giving a day length of 13h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hongch’ŏn's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hongch’ŏn is approximately 4,196 km (2,607 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 11,265 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hongch’ŏn — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to La Paloma, Uruguay, roughly 384 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.
Hongch’ŏn is approximately 81 km (50 mi) W of Seoul, the national capital of South Korea, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
