Current Date And Time In Lens, Switzerland
Friday, 24 July 2026
12:57:59 CEST
State: Valais
Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 3,497
District: Sierre District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lens, a city in Valais, 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 Lens — 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 Lens.
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) | 46.283° N | 7.4498° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.283 | 7.4498 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 16' 59" N | 7° 26' 59" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 16.9788' N | 7° 26.9856' E |
| City | Lens |
| State | Valais |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Sierre District |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 3,497 |
| Area (km²) | 13.90 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.37 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 251.58 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,177 m / 3,862 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.283, 7.4498 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lens 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 Valais.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chermignon-d'en Haut | Valais | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Ayent | Valais | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Grône | Valais | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Crans-Montana | Valais | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Saint-Léonard | Valais | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Montana | Valais | NE | 4 km | 3 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 Valais, the home state of Lens, along with each city's aerial distance from Sion, Valais'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitten | 46.2274° N | 7.3556° E | 500 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Martigny-Ville | 46.1028° N | 7.0725° E | 475 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monthey | 46.2545° N | 6.9541° E | 413 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sierre | 46.2919° N | 7.5356° E | 528 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Crans-Montana | 46.3132° N | 7.4791° E | 1,547 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Conthey | 46.2237° N | 7.3028° E | 491 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Visp | 46.2937° N | 7.8815° E | 653 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naters | 46.3254° N | 7.9891° E | 720 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zermatt | 46.02° N | 7.7486° E | 1,608 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bagnes | 46.0833° N | 7.2167° E | 924 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
Bern Airport IATA: BRN 70 km (44 mi) from Lens |
The exact GPS location of Lens gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Valais. 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 Valais 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 Lens are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lens 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
Lens sits within Valais, 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 Lens 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 Valais. › Browse every city in Valais
Coordinates for Lens 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 Lens are latitude 46.283° and longitude 7.4498°. In directional format: 46.283° N, 7.4498° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lens in Valais and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lens is a city in Valais, Switzerland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Sierre District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lens sits at: Latitude 46° 16' 59" N and Longitude 7° 26' 59" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lens has a population of approximately 3,497 people. This is roughly 1.005% of Valais's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Valais.
The interactive satellite map of Lens is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.283, 7.4498 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lens in Valais. For broader context, explore the Valais state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lens is Bern Airport (BRN), roughly 70 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lens is approximately 9 km (5 mi) from Sion, the capital of Valais, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Valais.
Lens sits at an elevation of approximately 1,177 meters (3,862 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Valais.
The closest cities to Lens include Chermignon-d'en Haut, Ayent, Grône. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lens, sunrise is at 06:00 AM and sunset is at 09:12 PM, giving a day length of 15h 11m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lens's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lens is approximately 5,152 km (3,201 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 573 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lens — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 407 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.
Lens is approximately 73 km (45 mi) N of Bern, the national capital of Switzerland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
