Current Date And Time In Bäckefors, Sweden
Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:58:48 CEST
State: Västra Götaland
Currency: Swedish Krona (SEK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 709
District: Bengtsfors Kommun
Explore the interactive satellite map of Bäckefors, a city in Västra Götaland, 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 Bäckefors — 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 Bäckefors.
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) | 58.8049° N | 12.162° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 58.8049 | 12.162 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 58° 48' 18" N | 12° 9' 43" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 58° 48.294' N | 12° 9.7212' E |
| City | Bäckefors |
| State | Västra Götaland |
| Country | Sweden |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Bengtsfors Kommun |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 709 |
| Area (km²) | 1.44 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.56 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 492.36 /km² |
| Elevation | 154 m / 505 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 58.8049, 12.162 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Bäckefors 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 Västra Götaland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dals Rostock | Västra Götaland | SE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Åsensbruk | Västra Götaland | E | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Dals Långed | Västra Götaland | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Ed | Västra Götaland | NW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Mellerud | Västra Götaland | SE | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Billingsfors | Västra Götaland | N | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 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 Västra Götaland, the home state of Bäckefors, along with each city's aerial distance from Gothenburg, Västra Götaland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport IATA: THN 55 km (34 mi) from Bäckefors |
The exact GPS location of Bäckefors gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Västra Götaland. 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 Västra Götaland 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 Bäckefors are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Bäckefors 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
Bäckefors sits within Västra Götaland, 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 Bäckefors 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 Västra Götaland. › Browse every city in Västra Götaland
Coordinates for Bäckefors 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 Bäckefors are latitude 58.8049° and longitude 12.162°. In directional format: 58.8049° N, 12.162° E. These coordinates mark the center of Bäckefors in Västra Götaland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Bäckefors is a city in Västra Götaland, Sweden, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Bengtsfors Kommun. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Bäckefors sits at: Latitude 58° 48' 18" N and Longitude 12° 9' 43" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Bäckefors has a population of approximately 709 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Västra Götaland.
The interactive satellite map of Bäckefors is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 58.8049, 12.162 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Bäckefors in Västra Götaland. For broader context, explore the Västra Götaland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Bäckefors is Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport (THN), roughly 55 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Bäckefors is approximately 123 km (76 mi) from Gothenburg, the capital of Västra Götaland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Västra Götaland.
Bäckefors sits at an elevation of approximately 154 meters (505 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Västra Götaland.
The closest cities to Bäckefors include Dals Rostock, Åsensbruk, Dals Långed. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Bäckefors, sunrise is at 05:26 AM and sunset is at 09:05 PM, giving a day length of 15h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Bäckefors's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Bäckefors is approximately 6,546 km (4,068 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 701 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Bäckefors — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,755 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.
Bäckefors is approximately 342 km (213 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.
