Current Date And Time In Schwanden, Switzerland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:39:09 CEST
State: Glarus
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,541
District: Glarus
Explore the interactive satellite map of Schwanden, a city in Glarus, 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 Schwanden — 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 Schwanden.
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) | 46.9954° N | 9.0701° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.9954 | 9.0701 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 59' 43" N | 9° 4' 12" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 59.7246' N | 9° 4.206' E |
| City | Schwanden |
| State | Glarus (Kanton Glarus) |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Glarus |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 2,541 |
| Area (km²) | 30.63 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 11.83 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 82.96 /km² |
| Elevation | 521 m / 1,709 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.9954, 9.0701 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Schwanden 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 Glarus.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luchsingen | Glarus | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Ennenda | Glarus | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Glarus | Glarus | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Engi | Glarus | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Netstal | Glarus | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Linthal | Glarus | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Glarus, the home state of Schwanden, along with each city's aerial distance from Glarus, Glarus'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glarus | 47.0406° N | 9.068° E | 476 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Näfels | 47.0978° N | 9.0636° E | 437 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Niederurnen | 47.126° N | 9.0543° E | 432 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mollis | 47.0888° N | 9.0724° E | 439 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Netstal | 47.0634° N | 9.0573° E | 460 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ennenda | 47.0336° N | 9.0789° E | 479 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bilten | 47.15° N | 9.0255° E | 422 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oberurnen | 47.1141° N | 9.0587° E | 430 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Luchsingen | 46.9664° N | 9.0372° E | 573 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Linthal | 46.9213° N | 8.998° E | 662 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Zürich Airport IATA: ZRH 65 km (40 mi) from Schwanden |
The exact GPS location of Schwanden gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Glarus. 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 Glarus 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 Schwanden are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Schwanden 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
Schwanden sits within Glarus, 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 Schwanden 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 Glarus. › Browse every city in Glarus
Coordinates for Schwanden 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 Schwanden are latitude 46.9954° and longitude 9.0701°. In directional format: 46.9954° N, 9.0701° E. These coordinates mark the center of Schwanden in Glarus and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Schwanden is a city in Glarus, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Glarus. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Schwanden sits at: Latitude 46° 59' 43" N and Longitude 9° 4' 12" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Schwanden has a population of approximately 2,541 people. This is roughly 6.353% of Glarus's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Glarus.
The interactive satellite map of Schwanden is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.9954, 9.0701 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Schwanden in Glarus. For broader context, explore the Glarus state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Schwanden is Zürich Airport (ZRH), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Schwanden is approximately 5 km (3 mi) from Glarus, the capital of Glarus, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Glarus.
Schwanden sits at an elevation of approximately 521 meters (1,709 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Glarus.
The closest cities to Schwanden include Luchsingen, Ennenda, Glarus. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Schwanden, sunrise is at 06:15 AM and sunset is at 08:41 PM, giving a day length of 14h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Schwanden's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Schwanden is approximately 5,232 km (3,251 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 689 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Schwanden — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 554 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.
Schwanden is approximately 124 km (77 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.
