Current Date And Time In Kriens, Switzerland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:25:26 CEST
State: Lucerne
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 25,010
District: Lucerne-Land District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Kriens, a city in Lucerne, 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 Kriens — 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 Kriens.
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) | 47.0311° N | 8.2855° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.0311 | 8.2855 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 1' 52" N | 8° 17' 8" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 1.866' N | 8° 17.1282' E |
| City | Kriens |
| State | Lucerne (Luzern) |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Lucerne-Land District |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 25,010 |
| Elevation | 476 m / 1,562 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.0311, 8.2855 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Kriens 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 Lucerne.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horw | Lucerne | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Luzern | Lucerne | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Littau | Lucerne | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Perlern | Lucerne | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Emmen | Lucerne | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Ebikon | Lucerne | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Lucerne, the home state of Kriens, along with each city's aerial distance from Lucerne, Lucerne'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luzern | 47.0505° N | 8.3064° E | 437 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Emmen | 47.0782° N | 8.2733° E | 464 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Littau | 47.05° N | 8.2627° E | 509 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Horw | 47.0169° N | 8.3096° E | 441 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ebikon | 47.0794° N | 8.3404° E | 437 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sursee | 47.1709° N | 8.1111° E | 503 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Hochdorf | 47.1684° N | 8.2918° E | 491 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Willisau | 47.1218° N | 7.9942° E | 558 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Meggen | 47.0469° N | 8.3747° E | 476 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ruswil | 47.0843° N | 8.1265° E | 642 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Zürich Airport IATA: ZRH 51 km (32 mi) from Kriens |
The exact GPS location of Kriens gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lucerne. 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 Lucerne 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 Kriens are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Kriens 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
Kriens sits within Lucerne, 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 Kriens 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 Lucerne. › Browse every city in Lucerne
Coordinates for Kriens 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 Kriens are latitude 47.0311° and longitude 8.2855°. In directional format: 47.0311° N, 8.2855° E. These coordinates mark the center of Kriens in Lucerne and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Kriens is a city in Lucerne, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Lucerne-Land District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Kriens sits at: Latitude 47° 1' 52" N and Longitude 8° 17' 8" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Kriens has a population of approximately 25,010 people. This is roughly 6.012% of Lucerne's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lucerne.
The interactive satellite map of Kriens is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.0311, 8.2855 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Kriens in Lucerne. For broader context, explore the Lucerne state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Kriens is Zürich Airport (ZRH), roughly 51 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Kriens sits at an elevation of approximately 476 meters (1,562 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lucerne.
The closest cities to Kriens include Horw, Luzern, Littau. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Kriens, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 08:43 PM, giving a day length of 14h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Kriens's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Kriens is approximately 5,236 km (3,253 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 629 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Kriens — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 509 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.
Kriens is approximately 66 km (41 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.
