Current Date And Time In Cadro, Switzerland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:36:00 CEST
State: Ticino
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,596
District: Lugano District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cadro, a city in Ticino, 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 Cadro — 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 Cadro.
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) | 46.046° N | 8.9873° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.046 | 8.9873 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 2' 45" N | 8° 59' 14" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 2.757' N | 8° 59.235' E |
| City | Cadro |
| State | Ticino |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Lugano District |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 1,596 |
| Area (km²) | 4.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.74 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 354.67 /km² |
| Elevation | 485 m / 1,591 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.046, 8.9873 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cadro 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 Ticino.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canobbio | Ticino | SW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Cagiallo | Ticino | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Comano | Ticino | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Tesserete | Ticino | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Pregassona | Ticino | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Viganello | Ticino | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Ticino, the home state of Cadro, along with each city's aerial distance from Bellinzona, Ticino'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 46.0101° N | 8.96° E | 284 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bellinzona | 46.1928° N | 9.017° E | 230 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Locarno | 46.1709° N | 8.7995° E | 206 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mendrisio | 45.8702° N | 8.9816° E | 338 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chiasso | 45.832° N | 9.0312° E | 237 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Giubiasco | 46.1725° N | 9.0079° E | 244 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pregassona | 46.0202° N | 8.9743° E | 373 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Minusio | 46.1777° N | 8.8147° E | 243 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Viganello | 46.0134° N | 8.9688° E | 301 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Losone | 46.1687° N | 8.7593° E | 239 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lugano Airport IATA: LUG 8 km (5 mi) from Cadro |
The exact GPS location of Cadro gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ticino. 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 Ticino 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 Cadro are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cadro 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
Cadro sits within Ticino, 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 Cadro 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 Ticino. › Browse every city in Ticino
Coordinates for Cadro 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 Cadro are latitude 46.046° and longitude 8.9873°. In directional format: 46.046° N, 8.9873° E. These coordinates mark the center of Cadro in Ticino and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cadro is a city in Ticino, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Lugano District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cadro sits at: Latitude 46° 2' 45" N and Longitude 8° 59' 14" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cadro has a population of approximately 1,596 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ticino.
The interactive satellite map of Cadro is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.046, 8.9873 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cadro in Ticino. For broader context, explore the Ticino state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cadro is Lugano Airport (LUG), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cadro is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from Bellinzona, the capital of Ticino, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ticino.
Cadro sits at an elevation of approximately 485 meters (1,591 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ticino.
The closest cities to Cadro include Canobbio, Cagiallo, Comano. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cadro, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 08:38 PM, giving a day length of 14h 18m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cadro's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cadro is approximately 5,126 km (3,185 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 694 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cadro — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 494 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.
Cadro is approximately 155 km (96 mi) NW of Bern, the national capital of Switzerland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
