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Current Date And Time In Schiers, Switzerland

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:06:04 CEST
State: Grisons
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,423
District: Region Prättigau / Davos

🗺 Map of Schiers, Grisons, Switzerland – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Schiers, a city in Grisons, 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 Schiers — 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 Schiers.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Schiers, Grisons

📍 LATITUDE
46.97°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
9.687°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)46.9697° N9.6872° E
Signed Decimal Degrees46.96979.6872
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)46° 58' 11" N9° 41' 14" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)46° 58.1838' N9° 41.232' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Schiers Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:13 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:39 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 26m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:26 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Schiers’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Schiers’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,229 km
(3,249 mi) • Schiers is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
736 km
(457 mi) • Schiers is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
46.97° S, 170.313° W
The point exactly opposite Schiers through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Schiers, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 591 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Schiers

📍 Location Details

CitySchiers
StateGrisons (Chantun Grischun)
CountrySwitzerland
ContinentEurope
DistrictRegion Prättigau / Davos
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,423
Elevation665 m / 2,182 ft
GPS (DD)46.9697, 9.6872

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Schiers

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Grisons
Parent Country: Switzerland

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 2,423
🏆 State Rank: #17 of 73 most populous in Grisons
🏠 Share of Grisons Population: 1.218%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Schiers 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 Grisons.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
GrüschGrisonsW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
JenazGrisonsSE5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
FiderisGrisonsSE7 km4 mi~7m🗺 View
LuzeinGrisonsSE8 km5 mi~8m🗺 View
MalansGrisonsW9 km5 mi~9m🗺 View
IgisGrisonsW9 km6 mi~9m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Schiers to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Chur
18 km (11 mi)
SW of Schiers • ~18m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Bern
171 km (106 mi)
W of Schiers • ~2h 51m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Grisons

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Grisons, the home state of Schiers, along with each city's aerial distance from Chur, Grisons's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Chur46.8499° N9.5329° E601 m0 km🗺 View Map
Davos46.8043° N9.8372° E1,560 m24 km🗺 View Map
Landquart46.95° N9.5667° E532 m11 km🗺 View Map
Igis46.9453° N9.5722° E563 m11 km🗺 View Map
Domat46.8348° N9.4508° E585 m6 km🗺 View Map
St. Moritz46.4994° N9.8433° E1,845 m46 km🗺 View Map
Klosters Serneus46.8892° N9.8383° E998 m24 km🗺 View Map
Poschiavo46.3244° N10.0582° E1,010 m71 km🗺 View Map
Zizers46.9358° N9.5649° E561 m10 km🗺 View Map
Trimmis46.9008° N9.5612° E648 m6 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport
IATA: ACH
58 km (36 mi) from Schiers
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🌍 Schiers Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Schiers Matter

The exact GPS location of Schiers gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Grisons. 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 Grisons state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Schiers Mapping

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 Schiers are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Schiers

The satellite view of Schiers 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

🌎 Regional Position of Schiers in Grisons

Schiers sits within Grisons, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Schiers Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Schiers 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 Grisons. › Browse every city in Grisons

💻 Using Schiers Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Schiers 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

📊 How to Use Schiers Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Schiers directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Schiers. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Grisons CitiesAccess the full city directory for Grisons ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Schiers Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Schiers?

The GPS coordinates of Schiers are latitude 46.9697° and longitude 9.6872°. In directional format: 46.9697° N, 9.6872° E. These coordinates mark the center of Schiers in Grisons and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Schiers located?

Schiers is a city in Grisons, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Region Prättigau / Davos. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Schiers?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Schiers sits at: Latitude 46° 58' 11" N and Longitude 9° 41' 14" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Schiers?

Schiers has a population of approximately 2,423 people. This is roughly 1.218% of Grisons's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Grisons.

🗺 How can I view Schiers on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Schiers is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.9697, 9.6872 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Schiers in Grisons. For broader context, explore the Grisons state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Schiers?

The nearest airport to Schiers is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH), roughly 58 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Schiers from Chur?

Schiers is approximately 18 km (11 mi) from Chur, the capital of Grisons, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Grisons.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Schiers?

Schiers sits at an elevation of approximately 665 meters (2,182 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Grisons.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Schiers?

The closest cities to Schiers include Grüsch, Jenaz, Fideris. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Schiers today?

Today in Schiers, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 08:39 PM, giving a day length of 14h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Schiers's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Schiers from the Equator?

Schiers is approximately 5,229 km (3,249 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 736 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Schiers?

The antipodal point of Schiers — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 591 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.

🚗 How far is Schiers from Bern, the capital of Switzerland?

Schiers is approximately 171 km (106 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.