Current Date And Time In Västra Götaland, Sweden
Saturday, 05 September 2026
11:32:18 CEST
Capital: Gothenburg
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Area: 23,498.80 km²
State Code: O
Explore the interactive satellite map of Västra Götaland, a state or administrative region of 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 Västra Götaland — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Västra Götaland in Sweden.
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) | 58.1599° N | 12.1361° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 58.1599 | 12.1361 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 58° 9' 36" N | 12° 8' 10" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 58° 9.595' N | 12° 8.1633' E |
| State / Region | Västra Götaland |
| Country | Sweden |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Gothenburg |
| State Code | O |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Area (km²) | 23,498.80 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 9,072.93 mi² |
| Elevation | 24 m / 80 ft |
| Area Rank | #5 in Sweden |
| GPS (DD) | 58.1599, 12.1361 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Västra Götaland to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Sweden.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jönköping | Sweden | E | 127 km | 79 mi | ~1h 35m | 🗺 View |
| Halland | Sweden | S | 158 km | 98 mi | ~1h 59m | 🗺 View |
| Värmland | Sweden | N | 163 km | 101 mi | ~2h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Östergötland | Sweden | E | 199 km | 124 mi | ~2h 29m | 🗺 View |
| Kronoberg | Sweden | SE | 213 km | 132 mi | ~2h 40m | 🗺 View |
| Örebro | Sweden | NE | 217 km | 135 mi | ~2h 42m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Västra Götaland, along with each city's aerial distance from Gothenburg, Västra Götaland's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | 57.7072° N | 11.9668° E | 10 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Borås | 57.721° N | 12.9401° E | 143 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mölndal | 57.6554° N | 12.0138° E | 9 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trollhättan | 58.2837° N | 12.2886° E | 49 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Skövde | 58.3912° N | 13.8451° E | 152 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uddevalla | 58.3478° N | 11.9424° E | 13 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Majorna | 57.692° N | 11.9161° E | 10 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Partille | 57.7395° N | 12.1064° E | 11 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lerum | 57.7705° N | 12.269° E | 20 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alingsås | 57.9303° N | 12.5335° E | 66 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Västra Götaland is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Sweden. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Västra Götaland on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Sweden.
The satellite view of Västra Götaland helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Sweden national map
Västra Götaland occupies a distinct geographic zone within Sweden in the Europe region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Västra Götaland for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Sweden. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Västra Götaland 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Sweden. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Västra Götaland are latitude 58.1599° and longitude 12.1361°. In directional format: 58.1599° N, 12.1361° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Västra Götaland in Sweden and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Västra Götaland is a state or administrative region of Sweden, located in Europe. Its capital city is Gothenburg. View the exact position of Västra Götaland on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Västra Götaland is at: Latitude 58° 9' 36" N and Longitude 12° 8' 10" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Västra Götaland covers a total area of approximately 23,498.80 km² (9,072.93 mi²). This is roughly 5.22% of Sweden's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Västra Götaland is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 58.1599, 12.1361 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Västra Götaland in Sweden. For broader context, explore the Sweden national map or nearby states.
Today in Västra Götaland, sunrise is at 06:17 AM and sunset is at 08:02 PM, giving a day length of 13h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Västra Götaland's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Västra Götaland is approximately 6,474 km (4,023 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 713 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Västra Götaland — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,689 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 place.
Gothenburg, the capital of Västra Götaland, is approximately 397 km (247 mi) NE of Stockholm, the national capital of Sweden, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
