Current Date And Time In Aarau, Switzerland
Monday, 07 September 2026
11:59:41 CEST
State: Aargau
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 21,503
District: Bezirk Aarau
Explore the interactive satellite map of Aarau, a city in Aargau, Switzerland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Aarau — 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 Aarau.
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 Switzerland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 47.3925° N | 8.0442° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.3925 | 8.0442 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 23' 33" N | 8° 2' 39" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 23.5524' N | 8° 2.6532' E |
| City | Aarau |
| State | Aargau (Kanton Aargau) |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Bezirk Aarau |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Founded | 1240-01-01 |
| Population | 21,503 |
| Area (km²) | 12.34 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 4.76 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,742.54 /km² |
| Elevation | 389 m / 1,276 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.3925, 8.0442 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Aarau 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 Aargau.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Küttigen | Aargau | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Buchs | Aargau | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Suhr | Aargau | SE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Oberentfelden | Aargau | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Biberstein | Aargau | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Gränichen | Aargau | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 Aargau, the home state of Aarau, along with each city's aerial distance from Aarau, Aargau'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baden | 47.4733° N | 8.3059° E | 381 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wettingen | 47.4661° N | 8.3266° E | 413 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wohlen | 47.3507° N | 8.2752° E | 418 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Spreitenbach | 47.4229° N | 8.3679° E | 403 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zofingen | 47.2878° N | 7.9459° E | 441 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brugg | 47.481° N | 8.2087° E | 354 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rheinfelden | 47.5544° N | 7.794° E | 277 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lenzburg | 47.3885° N | 8.175° E | 402 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oftringen | 47.3138° N | 7.9253° E | 416 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Möhlin | 47.5592° N | 7.8433° E | 310 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
Zürich Airport IATA: ZRH 39 km (24 mi) from Aarau |
The exact GPS location of Aarau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Aargau. 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 Aargau 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 Aarau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Aarau 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 Switzerland map
Aarau sits within Aargau, Switzerland, 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 Aarau 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 Aargau. › Browse every city in Aargau
Coordinates for Aarau 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 Switzerland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Aarau are latitude 47.3925° and longitude 8.0442°. In directional format: 47.3925° N, 8.0442° E. These coordinates mark the center of Aarau in Aargau and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Aarau is a city in Aargau, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Bezirk Aarau. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Aarau sits at: Latitude 47° 23' 33" N and Longitude 8° 2' 39" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Aarau has a population of approximately 21,503 people. This is roughly 3.098% of Aargau's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Aargau.
The interactive satellite map of Aarau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.3925, 8.0442 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Aarau in Aargau. For broader context, explore the Aargau state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Aarau is Zürich Airport (ZRH), roughly 39 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Aarau sits at an elevation of approximately 389 meters (1,276 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Aargau.
The closest cities to Aarau include Küttigen, Buchs, Suhr. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Aarau, sunrise is at 06:53 AM and sunset is at 07:58 PM, giving a day length of 13h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Aarau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Aarau is approximately 5,276 km (3,278 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 606 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Aarau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 523 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.
Aarau is approximately 68 km (42 mi) SW of Bern, the national capital of Switzerland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
