Current Date And Time In Melano, Switzerland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
20:36:26 CEST
State: Ticino
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 1,133
District: Lugano District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Melano, 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 Melano — 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 Melano.
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) | 45.922° N | 8.9844° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 45.922 | 8.9844 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 55' 19" N | 8° 59' 4" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 55.3212' N | 8° 59.061' E |
| City | Melano |
| State | Ticino |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Lugano District |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 1,133 |
| Elevation | 285 m / 935 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 45.922, 8.9844 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Melano 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rovio | Ticino | N | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Capolago | Ticino | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Riva San Vitale | Ticino | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Arogno | Ticino | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Melide | Ticino | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Morcote | Ticino | W | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Melano, 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 11 km (7 mi) from Melano |
The exact GPS location of Melano 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 Melano are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Melano 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
Melano 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 Melano 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 Melano 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 Melano are latitude 45.922° and longitude 8.9844°. In directional format: 45.922° N, 8.9844° E. These coordinates mark the center of Melano in Ticino and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Melano 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, Melano sits at: Latitude 45° 55' 19" N and Longitude 8° 59' 4" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Melano has a population of approximately 1,133 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ticino.
The interactive satellite map of Melano is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 45.922, 8.9844 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Melano in Ticino. For broader context, explore the Ticino state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Melano is Lugano Airport (LUG), roughly 11 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Melano is approximately 30 km (19 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.
Melano sits at an elevation of approximately 285 meters (935 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 Melano include Rovio, Capolago, Riva San Vitale. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Melano, 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 Melano's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Melano is approximately 5,112 km (3,176 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 696 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Melano — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 488 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.
Melano is approximately 164 km (102 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.
