Current Date And Time In El Chaltén, Argentina
Saturday, 15 August 2026
04:48:42 ART
State: Santa Cruz
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 800
District: Departamento de Lago Argentino
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Chaltén, a city in Santa Cruz, 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 El Chaltén — 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 El Chaltén.
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) | 49.3299° S | 72.8861° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -49.3299 | -72.8861 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 49° 19' 48" S | 72° 53' 10" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 49° 19.794' S | 72° 53.163' W |
| City | El Chaltén |
| State | Santa Cruz (Provincia de Santa Cruz) |
| Country | Argentina |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Departamento de Lago Argentino |
| Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Population | 800 |
| Elevation | 401 m / 1,316 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -49.3299, -72.8861 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Chaltén 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 Santa Cruz.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Calafate | Santa Cruz | S | 121 km | 75 mi | ~2h 1m | 🗺 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 Santa Cruz, the home state of El Chaltén, along with each city's aerial distance from Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Gallegos | -51.6253° S | -69.2523° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caleta Olivia | -46.4479° S | -67.5227° W | 19 m | 589 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pico Truncado | -46.7994° S | -67.9579° W | 285 m | 545 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Deseado | -47.7513° S | -65.8967° W | 26 m | 494 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Las Heras | -46.5413° S | -68.9323° W | 324 m | 566 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Calafate | -50.3408° S | -72.2768° W | 205 m | 255 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Río Turbio | -51.5359° S | -72.3367° W | 324 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yacimientos Río Turbio | -51.5364° S | -72.3379° W | 408 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto San Julián | -49.307° S | -67.7298° W | 22 m | 279 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 28 de Noviembre | -51.5839° S | -72.2138° W | 227 m | 205 km | 🗺 View Map |
El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport IATA: FTE 121 km (75 mi) from El Chaltén |
The exact GPS location of El Chaltén gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Santa Cruz. 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 Santa Cruz 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 El Chaltén are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Chaltén 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
El Chaltén sits within Santa Cruz, 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 El Chaltén 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 Santa Cruz. › Browse every city in Santa Cruz
Coordinates for El Chaltén 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 El Chaltén are latitude -49.3299° and longitude -72.8861°. In directional format: 49.3299° S, 72.8861° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Chaltén in Santa Cruz and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Chaltén is a city in Santa Cruz, Argentina, on the continent of South America. It falls within Departamento de Lago Argentino. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Chaltén sits at: Latitude 49° 19' 48" S and Longitude 72° 53' 10" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Chaltén has a population of approximately 800 people. This is roughly 0.240% of Santa Cruz's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Santa Cruz.
The interactive satellite map of El Chaltén is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -49.3299, -72.8861 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Chaltén in Santa Cruz. For broader context, explore the Santa Cruz state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Chaltén is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport (FTE), roughly 121 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Chaltén is approximately 362 km (225 mi) from Río Gallegos, the capital of Santa Cruz, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Santa Cruz.
El Chaltén sits at an elevation of approximately 401 meters (1,316 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Santa Cruz.
The closest cities to El Chaltén include El Calafate. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Chaltén, sunrise is at 08:55 AM and sunset is at 06:56 PM, giving a day length of 10h 0m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Chaltén's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Chaltén is approximately 5,491 km (3,412 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,288 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Chaltén — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bugant, Mongolia, roughly 34 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.
El Chaltén is approximately 2,021 km (1,256 mi) NE of Buenos Aires, the national capital of Argentina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
