Current Date And Time In Lao Chải, Vietnam
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:42:16 ICT
State: Lao Cai
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 2,324
District: Huyện Sa Pa
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lao Chải, a city in Lao Cai, 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 Lao Chải — 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 Lao Chải.
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) | 22.3138° N | 103.8684° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 22.3138 | 103.8684 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 18' 50" N | 103° 52' 6" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 18.8262' N | 103° 52.1064' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lao Chải 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 Lao Cai.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sa Pa | Lao Cai | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Cát Cát | Lao Cai | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Lào Cai | Lao Cai | NE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Bát Xát | Lao Cai | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Thị Trấn Phố Lu | Lao Cai | E | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Thị Trấn Khánh Yên | Lao Cai | SE | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 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 Lao Cai, the home state of Lao Chải, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lào Cai | 22.4856° N | 103.9707° E | 86 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Yên Bái | 21.7229° N | 104.9113° E | 45 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Nghĩa Lộ | 21.6° N | 104.5167° E | 260 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Thị Trấn Phố Lu | 22.3192° N | 104.1872° E | 77 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Thị Trấn Yên Bình | 21.7259° N | 104.9635° E | 64 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Sa Pa | 22.3402° N | 103.8442° E | 1,500 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Thị Trấn Mường Khương | 22.7614° N | 104.1216° E | 771 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Thị Trấn Phố Ràng | 22.2343° N | 104.4764° E | 87 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Thị Trấn Khánh Yên | 22.0894° N | 104.2515° E | 202 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Si Ma Cai | 22.6951° N | 104.2786° E | 1,065 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Dien Bien Phu Airport IATA: DIN 135 km (84 mi) from Lao Chải |
The exact GPS location of Lao Chải gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lao Cai. 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 Lao Cai 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 Lao Chải are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lao Chải 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
Lao Chải sits within Lao Cai, 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 Lao Chải 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 Lao Cai. › Browse every city in Lao Cai
Coordinates for Lao Chải 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 Lao Chải are latitude 22.3138° and longitude 103.8684°. In directional format: 22.3138° N, 103.8684° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lao Chải in Lao Cai and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lao Chải is a city in Lao Cai, Vietnam, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Huyện Sa Pa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lao Chải sits at: Latitude 22° 18' 50" N and Longitude 103° 52' 6" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lao Chải has a population of approximately 2,324 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lao Cai.
The interactive satellite map of Lao Chải is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 22.3138, 103.8684 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lao Chải in Lao Cai. For broader context, explore the Lao Cai state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lao Chải is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), roughly 135 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lao Chải sits at an elevation of approximately 1,168 meters (3,832 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lao Cai.
The closest cities to Lao Chải include Sa Pa, Cát Cát, Lào Cai. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lao Chải, sunrise is at 05:39 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 12h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lao Chải's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lao Chải is approximately 2,484 km (1,543 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,697 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lao Chải — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mejillones, Chile, roughly 590 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.
Lao Chải is approximately 249 km (155 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.
