Current Date And Time In Rafaela, Argentina
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:25:56 ART
State: Santa Fe
Currency: Argentine Peso (ARS)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (ART)
Population: 88,713
District: Departamento de Castellanos
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rafaela, a city in Santa Fe, 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 Rafaela — 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 Rafaela.
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) | 31.2529° S | 61.4908° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -31.2529 | -61.4908 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 15' 10" S | 61° 29' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 15.171' S | 61° 29.4468' W |
| City | Rafaela |
| State | Santa Fe |
| Country | Argentina |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Departamento de Castellanos |
| Time Zone | -03:00 |
| Founded | 1881-01-01 |
| Population | 88,713 |
| Area (km²) | 28.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 10.81 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3,168.32 /km² |
| Elevation | 96 m / 315 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -31.2529, -61.4908 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rafaela 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 Fe.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia | Santa Fe | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Sunchales | Santa Fe | N | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Esperanza | Santa Fe | SE | 57 km | 36 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| San Carlos Centro | Santa Fe | SE | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Sastre | Santa Fe | SW | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 View |
| Recreo | Santa Fe | E | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 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 Fe, the home state of Rafaela, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Fe, Santa Fe'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosario | -32.9468° S | -60.6393° W | 38 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Fe | -31.6488° S | -60.7087° W | 21 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Reconquista | -29.15° S | -59.65° W | 50 m | 296 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gobernador Gálvez | -33.0302° S | -60.6405° W | 28 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Venado Tuerto | -33.7459° S | -61.9671° W | 109 m | 261 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo Tomé | -31.6627° S | -60.7653° W | 19 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa Constitución | -33.228° S | -60.3299° W | 32 m | 179 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cañada de Gómez | -32.8203° S | -61.3951° W | 74 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Esperanza | -31.4496° S | -60.9315° W | 40 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Granadero Baigorria | -32.8568° S | -60.7175° W | 32 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sauce Viejo Airport IATA: SFN 82 km (51 mi) from Rafaela |
The exact GPS location of Rafaela gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Santa Fe. 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 Fe 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 Rafaela are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rafaela 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
Rafaela sits within Santa Fe, 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 Rafaela 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 Fe. › Browse every city in Santa Fe
Coordinates for Rafaela 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 Rafaela are latitude -31.2529° and longitude -61.4908°. In directional format: 31.2529° S, 61.4908° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rafaela in Santa Fe and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rafaela is a city in Santa Fe, Argentina, on the continent of South America. It falls within Departamento de Castellanos. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rafaela sits at: Latitude 31° 15' 10" S and Longitude 61° 29' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rafaela has a population of approximately 88,713 people. This is roughly 2.494% of Santa Fe's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Santa Fe.
The interactive satellite map of Rafaela is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -31.2529, -61.4908 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rafaela in Santa Fe. For broader context, explore the Santa Fe state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rafaela is Sauce Viejo Airport (SFN), roughly 82 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rafaela is approximately 86 km (54 mi) from Santa Fe, the capital of Santa Fe, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Santa Fe.
Rafaela sits at an elevation of approximately 96 meters (315 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Santa Fe.
The closest cities to Rafaela include Bella Italia, Sunchales, Esperanza. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rafaela, sunrise is at 07:42 AM and sunset is at 06:39 PM, giving a day length of 10h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rafaela's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rafaela is approximately 3,479 km (2,162 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,852 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rafaela — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Xianbao, China, roughly 3 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.
Rafaela is approximately 473 km (294 mi) SE of Buenos Aires, the national capital of Argentina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
