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Çan, Elazığ, Turkey – Turkey Flag

Current Date And Time In Çan, Turkey

Friday, 24 July 2026
22:39:28 TRT
State: Elazığ
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Timezone: UTC +03:00 (TRT)
District: Karakoçan

🗺 Map of Çan, Elazığ, Turkey – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Çan, a city in Elazığ, Turkey, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Çan — 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 Çan.

Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Asia • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Turkey operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Çan, Elazığ

📍 LATITUDE
39.148°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
40.203°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)39.1483° N40.2035° E
Signed Decimal Degrees39.148340.2035
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)39° 8' 54" N40° 12' 13" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)39° 8.8998' N40° 12.2088' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Çan Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:12 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:39 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 27m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:25 PM
Calculated for today (24 Jul 2026) from Çan’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Çan’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,358 km
(2,708 mi) • Çan is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
3,471 km
(2,157 mi) • Çan is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
39.148° S, 139.797° W
The point exactly opposite Çan through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Çan, you'd surface nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, about 1,810 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Çan

📍 Location Details

CityÇan
StateElazığ (Elazıg)
CountryTurkey
ContinentAsia
DistrictKarakoçan
Time Zone+03:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation1,388 m / 4,554 ft
GPS (DD)39.1483, 40.2035

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Çan

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Elazığ
Parent Country: Turkey

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Çan 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 Elazığ.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
KarakoçanElazığSW27 km17 mi~27m🗺 View
OkçularElazığS33 km21 mi~33m🗺 View
BaşyurtElazığSW40 km25 mi~40m🗺 View
GökdereElazığS45 km28 mi~45m🗺 View
ÇakırkaşElazığSW47 km29 mi~47m🗺 View
KovancılarElazığSW56 km35 mi~56m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Çan to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Elazığ
100 km (62 mi)
SW of Çan • ~1h 40m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Ankara
636 km (395 mi)
W of Çan • ~10h 36m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Elazığ

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Elazığ, the home state of Çan, along with each city's aerial distance from Elazığ, Elazığ's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Elazığ38.6743° N39.2232° E1,062 m0 km🗺 View Map
Karakoçan38.9518° N40.0271° E1,087 m76 km🗺 View Map
Kovancılar38.7188° N39.8627° E971 m56 km🗺 View Map
Baskil38.5687° N38.8163° E1,206 m37 km🗺 View Map
Palu38.6914° N39.9198° E889 m60 km🗺 View Map
Keban38.7938° N38.7352° E746 m44 km🗺 View Map
Sivrice38.4422° N39.3094° E1,298 m27 km🗺 View Map
Arıcak38.5634° N40.1248° E1,116 m79 km🗺 View Map
Ağın38.9438° N38.715° E893 m53 km🗺 View Map
Çakırkaş38.7673° N39.9715° E1,026 m66 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Erzincan Airport
IATA: ERC
85 km (53 mi) from Çan
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🌍 Çan Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Çan Matter

The exact GPS location of Çan gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Elazığ. 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 Elazığ state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Çan Mapping

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 Çan are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Çan

The satellite view of Çan 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 Turkey map

🌎 Regional Position of Çan in Elazığ

Çan sits within Elazığ, Turkey, in the Asia 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Çan Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Çan 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 Elazığ. › Browse every city in Elazığ

💻 Using Çan Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Çan 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 Turkey. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Çan Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Çan directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Çan. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Elazığ CitiesAccess the full city directory for Elazığ ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Çan Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Çan?

The GPS coordinates of Çan are latitude 39.1483° and longitude 40.2035°. In directional format: 39.1483° N, 40.2035° E. These coordinates mark the center of Çan in Elazığ and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Çan located?

Çan is a city in Elazığ, Turkey, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Karakoçan. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Çan?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Çan sits at: Latitude 39° 8' 54" N and Longitude 40° 12' 13" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view Çan on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Çan is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.1483, 40.2035 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Çan in Elazığ. For broader context, explore the Elazığ state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Çan?

The nearest airport to Çan is Erzincan Airport (ERC), roughly 85 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Çan from Elazığ?

Çan is approximately 100 km (62 mi) from Elazığ, the capital of Elazığ, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Elazığ.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Çan?

Çan sits at an elevation of approximately 1,388 meters (4,554 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Elazığ.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Çan?

The closest cities to Çan include Karakoçan, Okçular, Başyurt. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Çan today?

Today in Çan, sunrise is at 05:12 AM and sunset is at 07:39 PM, giving a day length of 14h 27m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Çan's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Çan from the Equator?

Çan is approximately 4,358 km (2,708 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 3,471 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Çan?

The antipodal point of Çan — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Adamstown, Pitcairn, roughly 1,810 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.

🚗 How far is Çan from Ankara, the capital of Turkey?

Çan is approximately 636 km (395 mi) W of Ankara, the national capital of Turkey, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.