Current Date And Time In Giswil, Switzerland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:25:23 CEST
State: Obwalden
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,563
District: Obwalden
Explore the interactive satellite map of Giswil, a city in Obwalden, 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 Giswil — 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 Giswil.
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) | 46.8333° N | 8.1807° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.8333 | 8.1807 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 49' 60" N | 8° 10' 50" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 49.9998' N | 8° 10.839' E |
| City | Giswil |
| State | Obwalden (Kanton Obwalden) |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Obwalden |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 3,563 |
| Elevation | 488 m / 1,601 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.8333, 8.1807 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Giswil 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 Obwalden.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachseln | Obwalden | NE | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Lungern | Obwalden | S | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Sarnen | Obwalden | NE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Kerns | Obwalden | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Alpnach | Obwalden | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Engelberg | Obwalden | E | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Obwalden, the home state of Giswil, along with each city's aerial distance from Sarnen, Obwalden'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarnen | 46.8961° N | 8.2453° E | 473 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alpnach | 46.9423° N | 8.2718° E | 463 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kerns | 46.9012° N | 8.2751° E | 564 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sachseln | 46.8672° N | 8.2334° E | 477 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Engelberg | 46.8211° N | 8.4013° E | 1,015 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lungern | 46.7858° N | 8.1598° E | 716 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bern Airport IATA: BRN 53 km (33 mi) from Giswil |
The exact GPS location of Giswil gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Obwalden. 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 Obwalden 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 Giswil are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Giswil 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
Giswil sits within Obwalden, 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 Giswil 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 Obwalden. › Browse every city in Obwalden
Coordinates for Giswil 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 Giswil are latitude 46.8333° and longitude 8.1807°. In directional format: 46.8333° N, 8.1807° E. These coordinates mark the center of Giswil in Obwalden and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Giswil is a city in Obwalden, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Obwalden. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Giswil sits at: Latitude 46° 49' 60" N and Longitude 8° 10' 50" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Giswil has a population of approximately 3,563 people. This is roughly 9.376% of Obwalden's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Obwalden.
The interactive satellite map of Giswil is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.8333, 8.1807 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Giswil in Obwalden. For broader context, explore the Obwalden state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Giswil is Bern Airport (BRN), roughly 53 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Giswil is approximately 9 km (5 mi) from Sarnen, the capital of Obwalden, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Obwalden.
Giswil sits at an elevation of approximately 488 meters (1,601 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Obwalden.
The closest cities to Giswil include Sachseln, Lungern, Sarnen. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Giswil, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 08:45 PM, giving a day length of 14h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Giswil's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Giswil is approximately 5,213 km (3,240 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 623 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Giswil — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 489 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.
Giswil is approximately 58 km (36 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.
