Current Date And Time In Lai Châu, Vietnam
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:40:06 ICT
State: Lai Châu Province
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 42,973
District: Thành phố Lai Châu
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lai Châu, a city in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam, located in Asia. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Lai Châu — 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 Lai Châu.
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 Vietnam operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.3964° N | 103.4582° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 22.3964 | 103.4582 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 23' 47" N | 103° 27' 30" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 23.7864' N | 103° 27.4944' E |
| City | Lai Châu |
| State | Lai Châu Province |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Thành phố Lai Châu |
| Time Zone | +07:00 |
| Population | 42,973 |
| Elevation | 919 m / 3,015 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 22.3964, 103.4582 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lai Châu 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 Lai Châu Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tam Đường | Lai Châu Province | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Thị Trấn Sìn Hồ | Lai Châu Province | W | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Phong Thổ | Lai Châu Province | NW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Than Uyên | Lai Châu Province | SE | 65 km | 41 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Thị Trấn Mường Tè | Lai Châu Province | W | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 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 Lai Châu Province, the home state of Lai Châu, along with each city's aerial distance from Lai Châu, Lai Châu Province'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thị Trấn Sìn Hồ | 22.3665° N | 103.2344° E | 1,592 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Than Uyên | 21.9591° N | 103.88° E | 587 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Phong Thổ | 22.5443° N | 103.2978° E | 272 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tam Đường | 22.3181° N | 103.6262° E | 643 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thị Trấn Mường Tè | 22.3807° N | 102.8201° E | 294 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dien Bien Phu Airport IATA: DIN 120 km (75 mi) from Lai Châu |
The exact GPS location of Lai Châu gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lai Châu Province. 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 Lai Châu Province 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 Lai Châu are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lai Châu 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 Vietnam map
Lai Châu sits within Lai Châu Province, Vietnam, 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Lai Châu 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 Lai Châu Province. › Browse every city in Lai Châu Province
Coordinates for Lai Châu 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 Vietnam. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Lai Châu are latitude 22.3964° and longitude 103.4582°. In directional format: 22.3964° N, 103.4582° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lai Châu in Lai Châu Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lai Châu is a city in Lai Châu Province, Vietnam, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Thành phố Lai Châu. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lai Châu sits at: Latitude 22° 23' 47" N and Longitude 103° 27' 30" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lai Châu has a population of approximately 42,973 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lai Châu Province.
The interactive satellite map of Lai Châu is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 22.3964, 103.4582 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lai Châu in Lai Châu Province. For broader context, explore the Lai Châu Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lai Châu is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), roughly 120 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lai Châu sits at an elevation of approximately 919 meters (3,015 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lai Châu Province.
The closest cities to Lai Châu include Tam Đường, Thị Trấn Sìn Hồ, Phong Thổ. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lai Châu, sunrise is at 05:41 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 13h 0m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lai Châu's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lai Châu is approximately 2,493 km (1,549 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,648 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lai Châu — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mejillones, Chile, roughly 630 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.
Lai Châu is approximately 290 km (180 mi) SE of Hanoi, the national capital of Vietnam, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
