Current Date And Time In Mar del Plata, Argentina
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
18:39:32 ART
State: Buenos Aires
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 593,337
District: Partido de General Pueyrredón
Explore the interactive satellite map of Mar del Plata, a city in Buenos Aires, Argentina, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Mar del Plata — 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 Mar del Plata.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Argentina operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.0004° S | 57.5562° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -38.0004 | -57.5562 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 0' 2" S | 57° 33' 22" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 0.0252' S | 57° 33.372' W |
| City | Mar del Plata |
| State | Buenos Aires (Provincia de Buenos Aires) |
| Country | Argentina |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Partido de General Pueyrredón |
| Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Founded | 1874-02-10 |
| Population | 593,337 |
| Area (km²) | 79.48 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 30.69 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 7,465.24 /km² |
| Elevation | 14 m / 46 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -38.0004, -57.5562 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Mar del Plata 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 Buenos Aires.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación Camet | Buenos Aires | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Miramar | Buenos Aires | SW | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Coronel Vidal | Buenos Aires | N | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Balcarce | Buenos Aires | W | 64 km | 40 mi | ~1h 4m | 🗺 View |
| Mar de las Pampas | Buenos Aires | NE | 89 km | 55 mi | ~1h 29m | 🗺 View |
| Villa Gesell | Buenos Aires | NE | 97 km | 60 mi | ~1h 37m | 🗺 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 Buenos Aires, the home state of Mar del Plata, along with each city's aerial distance from La Plata, Buenos Aires'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahía Blanca | -38.7176° S | -62.2655° W | 20 m | 570 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Merlo | -34.6654° S | -58.7274° W | 13 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quilmes | -34.7207° S | -58.2545° W | 24 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| José C. Paz | -34.5154° S | -58.7681° W | 32 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Plata | -34.9213° S | -57.9544° W | 27 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Berazategui | -34.7653° S | -58.2128° W | 20 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Miguel | -34.5434° S | -58.7123° W | 37 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Nicolás de los Arroyos | -33.3343° S | -60.2108° W | 28 m | 273 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tandil | -37.3287° S | -59.1369° W | 207 m | 288 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ezeiza | -34.8544° S | -58.5247° W | 16 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ástor Piazzola International Airport IATA: MDQ 8 km (5 mi) from Mar del Plata |
The exact GPS location of Mar del Plata gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Buenos Aires. 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 Buenos Aires 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 Mar del Plata are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Mar del Plata 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 Argentina map
Mar del Plata sits within Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the South America 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 Mar del Plata 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 Buenos Aires. › Browse every city in Buenos Aires
Coordinates for Mar del Plata 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 Argentina. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Mar del Plata are latitude -38.0004° and longitude -57.5562°. In directional format: 38.0004° S, 57.5562° W. These coordinates mark the center of Mar del Plata in Buenos Aires and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Mar del Plata is a city in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the continent of South America. It falls within Partido de General Pueyrredón. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Mar del Plata sits at: Latitude 38° 0' 2" S and Longitude 57° 33' 22" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Mar del Plata has a population of approximately 593,337 people. This is roughly 3.377% of Buenos Aires's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Buenos Aires.
The interactive satellite map of Mar del Plata is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -38.0004, -57.5562 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Mar del Plata in Buenos Aires. For broader context, explore the Buenos Aires state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Mar del Plata is Ástor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Mar del Plata is approximately 344 km (214 mi) from La Plata, the capital of Buenos Aires, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Buenos Aires.
Mar del Plata sits at an elevation of approximately 14 meters (46 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Buenos Aires.
The closest cities to Mar del Plata include Estación Camet, Miramar, Coronel Vidal. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Mar del Plata, sunrise is at 07:37 AM and sunset is at 06:13 PM, giving a day length of 10h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Mar del Plata's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Mar del Plata is approximately 4,230 km (2,629 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,049 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Mar del Plata — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sunjiatuan, China, roughly 59 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.
Mar del Plata is approximately 384 km (238 mi) N of Buenos Aires, the national capital of Argentina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
