Current Date And Time In Caravelas, Brazil
Friday, 14 August 2026
20:37:23 BRT
State: Bahia
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,580
District: Caravelas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Caravelas, a city in Bahia, Brazil, 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 Caravelas — 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 Caravelas.
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 Brazil operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.7126° S | 39.2481° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.7126 | -39.2481 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 42' 45" S | 39° 14' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 42.753' S | 39° 14.8884' W |
| City | Caravelas |
| State | Bahia |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Caravelas |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 2,580 |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -17.7126, -39.2481 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caravelas 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 Bahia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcobaça | Bahia | N | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Nova Viçosa | Bahia | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Prado | Bahia | N | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Mucuri | Bahia | SW | 52 km | 33 mi | ~52m | 🗺 View |
| Teixeira de Freitas | Bahia | W | 56 km | 35 mi | ~56m | 🗺 View |
| Posto da Mata | Bahia | W | 67 km | 42 mi | ~1h 7m | 🗺 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 Bahia, the home state of Caravelas, along with each city's aerial distance from Salvador, Bahia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador | -12.9756° S | -38.491° W | 4 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Feira de Santana | -12.2667° S | -38.9667° W | 223 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vitória da Conquista | -14.8661° S | -40.8394° W | 876 m | 329 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juazeiro | -9.4117° S | -40.4986° W | 370 m | 453 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itabuna | -14.7856° S | -39.2803° W | 69 m | 219 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lauro de Freitas | -12.8944° S | -38.3272° W | 10 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Camaçari | -12.6975° S | -38.3242° W | 29 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Porto Seguro | -16.4497° S | -39.0647° W | 4 m | 391 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barreiras | -12.1528° S | -44.99° W | 472 m | 711 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ilhéus | -14.7991° S | -39.0323° W | - | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
Porto Seguro International Airport IATA: BPS 143 km (89 mi) from Caravelas |
The exact GPS location of Caravelas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Bahia. 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 Bahia 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 Caravelas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Caravelas 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 Brazil map
Caravelas sits within Bahia, Brazil, 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 Caravelas 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 Bahia. › Browse every city in Bahia
Coordinates for Caravelas 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 Brazil. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Caravelas are latitude -17.7126° and longitude -39.2481°. In directional format: 17.7126° S, 39.2481° W. These coordinates mark the center of Caravelas in Bahia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Caravelas is a city in Bahia, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Caravelas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Caravelas sits at: Latitude 17° 42' 45" S and Longitude 39° 14' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Caravelas has a population of approximately 2,580 people. This is roughly 0.017% of Bahia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Bahia.
The interactive satellite map of Caravelas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.7126, -39.2481 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Caravelas in Bahia. For broader context, explore the Bahia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Caravelas is Porto Seguro International Airport (BPS), roughly 143 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Caravelas is approximately 533 km (331 mi) from Salvador, the capital of Bahia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Bahia.
Caravelas sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Bahia.
The closest cities to Caravelas include Alcobaça, Nova Viçosa, Prado. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Caravelas, sunrise is at 05:54 AM and sunset is at 05:28 PM, giving a day length of 11h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Caravelas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Caravelas is approximately 1,972 km (1,225 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,162 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Caravelas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Garapan, Northern Mariana Islands, roughly 598 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.
Caravelas is approximately 949 km (590 mi) W of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
