Current Date And Time In Backe, Sweden
Thursday, 13 August 2026
05:29:32 CEST
State: Jämtland
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 535
District: Strömsunds kommun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Backe, a city in Jämtland, 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 Backe — 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 Backe.
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) | 63.8167° N | 16.4° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 63.8167 | 16.4 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 63° 49' 0" N | 16° 23' 60" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 63° 49.0002' N | 16° 24' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Backe 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 Jämtland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoting | Jämtland | N | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Strömsund | Jämtland | W | 42 km | 26 mi | ~42m | 🗺 View |
| Sörvik | Jämtland | NW | 48 km | 30 mi | ~48m | 🗺 View |
| Hammerdal | Jämtland | SW | 58 km | 36 mi | ~58m | 🗺 View |
| Hammarstrand | Jämtland | S | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Stugun | Jämtland | SW | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 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 Jämtland, the home state of Backe, along with each city's aerial distance from Östersund, Jämtland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Östersund | 63.1792° N | 14.6357° E | 328 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brunflo | 63.0759° N | 14.832° E | 339 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Strömsund | 63.8521° N | 15.5558° E | 299 m | 88 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Åre | 63.3991° N | 13.08° E | 379 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sveg | 62.0341° N | 14.3658° E | 354 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Krokom | 63.3259° N | 14.4488° E | 294 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Valla | 63.55° N | 13.8° E | 350 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ås | 63.25° N | 14.5667° E | 375 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bräcke | 62.7507° N | 15.4219° E | 307 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Järpen | 63.3462° N | 13.4657° E | 330 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport IATA: VHM 87 km (54 mi) from Backe |
The exact GPS location of Backe gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Jämtland. 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 Jämtland 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 Backe are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Backe 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
Backe sits within Jämtland, 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 Backe 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 Jämtland. › Browse every city in Jämtland
Coordinates for Backe 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 Backe are latitude 63.8167° and longitude 16.4°. In directional format: 63.8167° N, 16.4° E. These coordinates mark the center of Backe in Jämtland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Backe is a city in Jämtland, Sweden, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Strömsunds kommun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Backe sits at: Latitude 63° 49' 0" N and Longitude 16° 23' 60" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Backe has a population of approximately 535 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Jämtland.
The interactive satellite map of Backe is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 63.8167, 16.4 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Backe in Jämtland. For broader context, explore the Jämtland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Backe is Vilhelmina South Lapland Airport (VHM), roughly 87 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Backe is approximately 113 km (70 mi) from Östersund, the capital of Jämtland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Jämtland.
Backe sits at an elevation of approximately 231 meters (758 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Jämtland.
The closest cities to Backe include Hoting, Strömsund, Sörvik. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Backe, sunrise is at 04:39 AM and sunset is at 09:19 PM, giving a day length of 16h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Backe's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Backe is approximately 7,104 km (4,414 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 806 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Backe — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 2,356 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.
Backe is approximately 507 km (315 mi) S of Stockholm, the national capital of Sweden, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
