Current Date And Time In Sơn La, Vietnam
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:21:45 ICT
State: Sơn La Province
Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Timezone: UTC +07:00 (ICT)
Population: 106,052
District: Thành Phố Sơn La
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sơn La, a city in Sơn La 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 Sơn La — 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 Sơn La.
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) | 21.3256° N | 103.9188° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 21.3256 | 103.9188 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 19' 32" N | 103° 55' 8" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 19.536' N | 103° 55.1292' E |
| City | Sơn La |
| State | Sơn La Province |
| Country | Vietnam |
| Continent | Asia |
| District | Thành Phố Sơn La |
| Time Zone | +07:00 |
| Population | 106,052 |
| Area (km²) | 323.51 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 124.91 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 327.82 /km² |
| Elevation | 608 m / 1,995 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 21.3256, 103.9188 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sơn La 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 Sơn La Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hát Lót | Sơn La Province | SE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Ít Ong | Sơn La Province | NE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Thị Trấn Thuận Châu | Sơn La Province | NW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Phổng Lăng | Sơn La Province | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Sông Mã | Sơn La Province | SW | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Yên Châu | Sơn La Province | SE | 50 km | 31 mi | ~50m | 🗺 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 Sơn La Province, the home state of Sơn La, along with each city's aerial distance from Sơn La, Sơn La 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 Thuận Châu | 21.4385° N | 103.69° E | 594 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ít Ong | 21.5175° N | 104.027° E | 206 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Phổng Lăng | 21.4646° N | 103.6704° E | 619 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bắc Yên | 21.2463° N | 104.4328° E | 656 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hát Lót | 21.1973° N | 104.106° E | 541 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mộc Châu | 20.852° N | 104.6218° E | 814 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mường Chiên | 21.8424° N | 103.5661° E | 160 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Phù Yên | 21.2633° N | 104.6444° E | 181 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sông Mã | 21.0509° N | 103.7499° E | 336 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yên Châu | 21.0458° N | 104.301° E | 294 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
Dien Bien Phu Airport IATA: DIN 95 km (59 mi) from Sơn La |
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| 🗺 Map of Mộc Châu |
The exact GPS location of Sơn La gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sơn La 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 Sơn La 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 Sơn La are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sơn La 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
Sơn La sits within Sơn La 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 Sơn La 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 Sơn La Province. › Browse every city in Sơn La Province
Coordinates for Sơn La 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 Sơn La are latitude 21.3256° and longitude 103.9188°. In directional format: 21.3256° N, 103.9188° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sơn La in Sơn La Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sơn La is a city in Sơn La Province, Vietnam, on the continent of Asia. It falls within Thành Phố Sơn La. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sơn La sits at: Latitude 21° 19' 32" N and Longitude 103° 55' 8" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sơn La has a population of approximately 106,052 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sơn La Province.
The interactive satellite map of Sơn La is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 21.3256, 103.9188 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sơn La in Sơn La Province. For broader context, explore the Sơn La Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sơn La is Dien Bien Phu Airport (DIN), roughly 95 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sơn La sits at an elevation of approximately 608 meters (1,995 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sơn La Province.
The closest cities to Sơn La include Hát Lót, Ít Ong, Thị Trấn Thuận Châu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sơn La, sunrise is at 05:41 AM and sunset is at 06:36 PM, giving a day length of 12h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sơn La's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sơn La is approximately 2,374 km (1,475 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,776 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sơn La — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mejillones, Chile, roughly 613 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.
Sơn La is approximately 202 km (126 mi) E of Hanoi, the national capital of Vietnam, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
