Current Date And Time In Lào Cai, Vietnam
Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:53:04 ICT
State: Lao Cai
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 130,671
District: Thành Phố Lào Cai
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lào Cai, 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 Lào Cai — 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 Lào Cai.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.4856° N | 103.9707° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 22.4856 | 103.9707 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 29' 8" N | 103° 58' 14" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 29.1336' N | 103° 58.2396' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lào Cai 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bát Xát | Lao Cai | NW | 10 km | 7 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Sa Pa | Lao Cai | SW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Lao Chải | Lao Cai | SW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Cát Cát | Lao Cai | SW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Thị Trấn Phố Lu | Lao Cai | SE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Bắc Hà | Lao Cai | E | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 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 Lào Cai, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nông Trường Trần Phú | 21.4824° N | 104.7288° E | 206 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Dien Bien Phu Airport IATA: DIN 157 km (97 mi) from Lào Cai |
The exact GPS location of Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lào Cai 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
Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai 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 Lào Cai are latitude 22.4856° and longitude 103.9707°. In directional format: 22.4856° N, 103.9707° E. These coordinates mark the center of Lào Cai in Lao Cai and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lào Cai is a city in Lao Cai, Vietnam, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Thành Phố Lào Cai. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lào Cai sits at: Latitude 22° 29' 8" N and Longitude 103° 58' 14" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lào Cai has a population of approximately 130,671 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Lao Cai.
The interactive satellite map of Lào Cai is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 22.4856, 103.9707 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lào Cai in Lao Cai. For broader context, explore the Lao Cai state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lào Cai is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), roughly 157 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lào Cai sits at an elevation of approximately 86 meters (282 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 Lào Cai include Bát Xát, Sa Pa, Lao Chải. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lào Cai, sunrise is at 05:39 AM and sunset is at 06:38 PM, giving a day length of 12h 59m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lào Cai's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lào Cai is approximately 2,503 km (1,555 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,694 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lào Cai — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mejillones, Chile, roughly 576 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.
Lào Cai is approximately 252 km (157 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.
