Current Date And Time In Schangnau, Switzerland
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:50:49 CEST
State: Bern
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 912
District: Emmental District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Schangnau, a city in Bern, 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 Schangnau — 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 Schangnau.
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) | 46.8278° N | 7.8599° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.8278 | 7.8599 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 49' 40" N | 7° 51' 36" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 49.6704' N | 7° 51.5922' E |
| City | Schangnau |
| State | Bern (Canton de Berne) |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Emmental District |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 912 |
| Elevation | 930 m / 3,051 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.8278, 7.8599 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Schangnau 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 Bern.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggiwil | Bern | NW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Eriz | Bern | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Trubschachen | Bern | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Habkern | Bern | S | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Trub | Bern | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Langnau | Bern | NW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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 Bern, the home state of Schangnau, along with each city's aerial distance from Herisau, Bern'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bern | 46.9481° N | 7.4474° E | 549 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Biel/Bienne | 47.1371° N | 7.2461° E | 434 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Thun | 46.7512° N | 7.6217° E | 560 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Köniz | 46.9244° N | 7.4146° E | 577 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Burgdorf | 47.059° N | 7.6279° E | 535 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Steffisburg | 46.7781° N | 7.6325° E | 584 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Langenthal | 47.2153° N | 7.7961° E | 478 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Muri | 46.9312° N | 7.4866° E | 558 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Spiez | 46.6847° N | 7.6911° E | 595 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ittigen | 46.9743° N | 7.4828° E | 500 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Bern Airport IATA: BRN 29 km (18 mi) from Schangnau |
The exact GPS location of Schangnau gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bern. 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 Bern 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 Schangnau are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Schangnau 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
Schangnau sits within Bern, 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 Schangnau 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 Bern. › Browse every city in Bern
Coordinates for Schangnau 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 Schangnau are latitude 46.8278° and longitude 7.8599°. In directional format: 46.8278° N, 7.8599° E. These coordinates mark the center of Schangnau in Bern and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Schangnau is a city in Bern, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Emmental District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Schangnau sits at: Latitude 46° 49' 40" N and Longitude 7° 51' 36" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Schangnau has a population of approximately 912 people. This is roughly 1.658% of Bern's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bern.
The interactive satellite map of Schangnau is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.8278, 7.8599 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Schangnau in Bern. For broader context, explore the Bern state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Schangnau is Bern Airport (BRN), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Schangnau sits at an elevation of approximately 930 meters (3,051 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bern.
The closest cities to Schangnau include Eggiwil, Eriz, Trubschachen. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Schangnau, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 08:44 PM, giving a day length of 14h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Schangnau's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Schangnau is approximately 5,213 km (3,239 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 599 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Schangnau — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 470 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.
Schangnau is approximately 35 km (22 mi) W of Bern, the national capital of Switzerland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
