Sendai, Japan — GPS Coordinates
38° 16' 0.0" N, 140° 52' 0.0" E
| Country | Japan |
| Continent | Asia |
| Population | 1,096,704 |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| UTC offset | UTC+9 |
Located in the Tohoku region of Japan, Sendai lies on the eastern coast of Honshu, near the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest city in the region and is surrounded by mountains, providing a unique geographic backdrop.
The coordinates 38.2667, 140.8667 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing locations through drop-pins, or geotagging photographs. Accurate usage of these coordinates enhances navigation and location-based services.
Geographic Facts About Sendai
- Sunrise
- 04:47
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:39
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 13h 52m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC+9
- Asia/Tokyo
- Antipode
- -38.266670, -39.133330
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Sendai Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 38.266670, 140.866670
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 38°16'0.0"N 140°52'0.0"E
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 38°16.000'N 140°52.000'E
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 54N 488337E 4235412N
- Geohash · base32 index
- xnu1tqpzx
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 8RC27V88+MM7
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:38.266670,140.866670
Distances from Sendai
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ōsaki | 37 km | 23 mi | NNE (14°) |
| Ishinomaki | 41 km | 26 mi | ENE (66°) |
| Yamagata | 44 km | 27 mi | W (265°) |
| Fukushima | 67 km | 42 mi | SSW (212°) |
| Ichinoseki | 76 km | 47 mi | NNE (18°) |
| Ōshū | 101 km | 62 mi | NNE (15°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Sendai?
The precise coordinates of Sendai are 38.2667° N latitude and 140.8667° E longitude. When reading these coordinates, the first number represents latitude (north-south position), and the second number indicates longitude (east-west position).
What time zone is Sendai in?
Sendai is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone, which has a UTC offset of +9 hours. This means that it is 9 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates with a maps app?
To use the coordinates 38.2667, 140.8667 with a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most mapping applications will then pinpoint the location and provide directions or additional information about the area.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.