Current Date And Time In Forshaga, Sweden
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:24:33 CEST
State: Värmland
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 6,361
District: Forshaga Kommun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Forshaga, a city in Värmland, 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 Forshaga — 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 Forshaga.
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) | 59.5254° N | 13.4813° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 59.5254 | 13.4813 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 59° 31' 31" N | 13° 28' 53" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 59° 31.5246' N | 13° 28.8762' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Forshaga 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 Värmland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallargärdet | Värmland | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Deje | Värmland | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kil | Värmland | W | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Skåre | Värmland | S | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Råtorp | Värmland | S | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Molkom | Värmland | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Värmland, the home state of Forshaga, along with each city's aerial distance from Karlstad, Värmland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karlstad | 59.3793° N | 13.5036° E | 58 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kristinehamn | 59.3098° N | 14.1081° E | 55 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arvika | 59.6553° N | 12.5852° E | 52 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Skoghall | 59.3232° N | 13.4655° E | 56 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Säffle | 59.1323° N | 12.9289° E | 60 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kil | 59.5023° N | 13.3128° E | 101 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Filipstad | 59.7124° N | 14.1683° E | 137 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Skåre | 59.4333° N | 13.4333° E | 52 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grums | 59.3514° N | 13.1111° E | 64 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sunne | 59.8376° N | 13.143° E | 71 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
Karlstad Airport IATA: KSD 12 km (8 mi) from Forshaga |
The exact GPS location of Forshaga gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Värmland. 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 Värmland 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 Forshaga are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Forshaga 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
Forshaga sits within Värmland, 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 Forshaga 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 Värmland. › Browse every city in Värmland
Coordinates for Forshaga 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 Forshaga are latitude 59.5254° and longitude 13.4813°. In directional format: 59.5254° N, 13.4813° E. These coordinates mark the center of Forshaga in Värmland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Forshaga is a city in Värmland, Sweden, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Forshaga Kommun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Forshaga sits at: Latitude 59° 31' 31" N and Longitude 13° 28' 53" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Forshaga has a population of approximately 6,361 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Värmland.
The interactive satellite map of Forshaga is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 59.5254, 13.4813 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Forshaga in Värmland. For broader context, explore the Värmland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Forshaga is Karlstad Airport (KSD), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Forshaga is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from Karlstad, the capital of Värmland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Värmland.
Forshaga sits at an elevation of approximately 63 meters (207 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Värmland.
The closest cities to Forshaga include Vallargärdet, Deje, Kil. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Forshaga, sunrise is at 05:13 AM and sunset is at 09:08 PM, giving a day length of 15h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Forshaga's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Forshaga is approximately 6,626 km (4,117 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 761 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Forshaga — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,860 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.
Forshaga is approximately 260 km (162 mi) E of Stockholm, the national capital of Sweden, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
