Current Date And Time In Kosta, Sweden
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:44:12 CEST
State: Kronoberg
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 985
District: Lessebo Kommun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kosta, a city in Kronoberg, 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 Kosta — 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 Kosta.
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) | 56.8433° N | 15.3962° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 56.8433 | 15.3962 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 56° 50' 36" N | 15° 23' 46" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 56° 50.5992' N | 15° 23.7708' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kosta 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 Kronoberg.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lessebo | Kronoberg | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Hovmantorp | Kronoberg | W | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Skruv | Kronoberg | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Lenhovda | Kronoberg | N | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Alstermo | Kronoberg | NE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Åryd | Kronoberg | W | 25 km | 16 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 Kronoberg, the home state of Kosta, along with each city's aerial distance from Växjö, Kronoberg'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Växjö | 56.8777° N | 14.8091° E | 169 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ljungby | 56.8332° N | 13.9408° E | 142 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Älmhult | 56.5515° N | 14.1383° E | 144 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alvesta | 56.8994° N | 14.5556° E | 152 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Markaryd | 56.4614° N | 13.5964° E | 109 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tingsryd | 56.5247° N | 14.979° E | 140 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hovmantorp | 56.7869° N | 15.1402° E | 152 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lessebo | 56.7519° N | 15.2697° E | 164 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Åseda | 57.1701° N | 15.3443° E | 238 m | 46 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rottne | 57.0167° N | 14.9° E | 190 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
Växjö Kronoberg Airport IATA: VXO 42 km (26 mi) from Kosta |
The exact GPS location of Kosta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kronoberg. 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 Kronoberg 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 Kosta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kosta 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
Kosta sits within Kronoberg, 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 Kosta 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 Kronoberg. › Browse every city in Kronoberg
Coordinates for Kosta 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 Kosta are latitude 56.8433° and longitude 15.3962°. In directional format: 56.8433° N, 15.3962° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kosta in Kronoberg and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kosta is a city in Kronoberg, Sweden, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Lessebo Kommun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kosta sits at: Latitude 56° 50' 36" N and Longitude 15° 23' 46" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kosta has a population of approximately 985 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kronoberg.
The interactive satellite map of Kosta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 56.8433, 15.3962 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kosta in Kronoberg. For broader context, explore the Kronoberg state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kosta is Växjö Kronoberg Airport (VXO), roughly 42 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kosta is approximately 36 km (22 mi) from Växjö, the capital of Kronoberg, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kronoberg.
Kosta sits at an elevation of approximately 235 meters (771 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kronoberg.
The closest cities to Kosta include Lessebo, Hovmantorp, Skruv. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kosta, sunrise is at 05:20 AM and sunset is at 08:46 PM, giving a day length of 15h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kosta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kosta is approximately 6,328 km (3,932 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 937 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kosta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,660 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.
Kosta is approximately 318 km (198 mi) NE of Stockholm, the national capital of Sweden, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
