Current Date And Time In Fors, Sweden
Friday, 24 July 2026
12:45:56 CEST
State: Dalarna
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 772
District: Avesta Kommun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Fors, a city in Dalarna, Sweden, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Fors — 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 Fors.
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 Sweden operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 60.2077° N | 16.3079° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 60.2077 | 16.3079 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 60° 12' 28" N | 16° 18' 28" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 60° 12.4602' N | 16° 18.4722' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fors 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 Dalarna.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjövik | Dalarna | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Krylbo | Dalarna | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Avesta | Dalarna | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Horndal | Dalarna | NE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Råby | Dalarna | S | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Garpenberg | Dalarna | NW | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Dalarna, the home state of Fors, along with each city's aerial distance from Falun, Dalarna'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borlänge | 60.4858° N | 15.4371° E | 124 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Falun | 60.6036° N | 15.626° E | 97 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ludvika | 60.1496° N | 15.1878° E | 143 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mora | 61.007° N | 14.5432° E | 162 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Avesta | 60.1427° N | 16.163° E | 89 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hedemora | 60.2797° N | 15.9886° E | 101 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leksand | 60.7303° N | 14.9999° E | 163 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Orsa | 61.1203° N | 14.6155° E | 169 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Smedjebacken | 60.1418° N | 15.4142° E | 105 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rättvik | 60.8863° N | 15.1179° E | 166 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dala Airport IATA: BLE 50 km (31 mi) from Fors |
The exact GPS location of Fors gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Dalarna. 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 Dalarna 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 Fors are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Fors 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 Sweden map
Fors sits within Dalarna, Sweden, 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 Fors 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 Dalarna. › Browse every city in Dalarna
Coordinates for Fors 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 Sweden. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Fors are latitude 60.2077° and longitude 16.3079°. In directional format: 60.2077° N, 16.3079° E. These coordinates mark the center of Fors in Dalarna and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Fors is a city in Dalarna, Sweden, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Avesta Kommun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fors sits at: Latitude 60° 12' 28" N and Longitude 16° 18' 28" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Fors has a population of approximately 772 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Dalarna.
The interactive satellite map of Fors is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 60.2077, 16.3079 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fors in Dalarna. For broader context, explore the Dalarna state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Fors is Dala Airport (BLE), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Fors is approximately 58 km (36 mi) from Falun, the capital of Dalarna, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Dalarna.
Fors sits at an elevation of approximately 60 meters (197 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Dalarna.
The closest cities to Fors include Sjövik, Krylbo, Avesta. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Fors, sunrise is at 04:13 AM and sunset is at 09:49 PM, giving a day length of 17h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fors's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Fors is approximately 6,702 km (4,165 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 902 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Fors — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 2,002 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.
Fors is approximately 139 km (86 mi) SE of Stockholm, the national capital of Sweden, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
