Current Date And Time In Wangen, Switzerland
Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:18:02 CEST
State: Solothurn
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 4,686
District: Bezirk Olten
Explore the interactive satellite map of Wangen, a city in Solothurn, 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 Wangen — 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 Wangen.
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) | 47.3437° N | 7.8698° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.3437 | 7.8698 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 20' 37" N | 7° 52' 11" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 20.619' N | 7° 52.1892' E |
| City | Wangen |
| State | Solothurn |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Bezirk Olten |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 4,686 |
| Elevation | 420 m / 1,378 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.3437, 7.8698 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Wangen 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 Solothurn.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hägendorf | Solothurn | SW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Olten | Solothurn | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Trimbach | Solothurn | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Gunzgen | Solothurn | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Dulliken | Solothurn | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Obergösgen | Solothurn | E | 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 Solothurn, the home state of Wangen, along with each city's aerial distance from Solothurn, Solothurn'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olten | 47.35° N | 7.9033° E | 406 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Solothurn | 47.2079° N | 7.5371° E | 440 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grenchen | 47.1921° N | 7.3959° E | 454 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zuchwil | 47.2017° N | 7.5665° E | 434 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Biberist | 47.1801° N | 7.5625° E | 449 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dornach | 47.4804° N | 7.6164° E | 337 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Trimbach | 47.3656° N | 7.8868° E | 438 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Derendingen | 47.1985° N | 7.5884° E | 439 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balsthal | 47.3161° N | 7.6932° E | 493 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gerlafingen | 47.1709° N | 7.5725° E | 451 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg IATA: BSL 39 km (24 mi) from Wangen |
The exact GPS location of Wangen gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Solothurn. 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 Solothurn 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 Wangen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Wangen 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
Wangen sits within Solothurn, 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 Wangen 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 Solothurn. › Browse every city in Solothurn
Coordinates for Wangen 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 Wangen are latitude 47.3437° and longitude 7.8698°. In directional format: 47.3437° N, 7.8698° E. These coordinates mark the center of Wangen in Solothurn and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Wangen is a city in Solothurn, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Bezirk Olten. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Wangen sits at: Latitude 47° 20' 37" N and Longitude 7° 52' 11" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Wangen has a population of approximately 4,686 people. This is roughly 1.692% of Solothurn's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Solothurn.
The interactive satellite map of Wangen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.3437, 7.8698 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Wangen in Solothurn. For broader context, explore the Solothurn state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Wangen is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), roughly 39 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Wangen is approximately 29 km (18 mi) from Solothurn, the capital of Solothurn, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Solothurn.
Wangen sits at an elevation of approximately 420 meters (1,378 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Solothurn.
The closest cities to Wangen include Hägendorf, Olten, Trimbach. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Wangen, sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 09:12 PM, giving a day length of 15h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Wangen's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Wangen is approximately 5,270 km (3,275 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 594 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Wangen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 510 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.
Wangen is approximately 56 km (35 mi) SW of Bern, the national capital of Switzerland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
