Current Date And Time In Fortaleza, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:35:23 BRT
State: Ceará
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,400,000
District: Fortaleza
Explore the interactive satellite map of Fortaleza, a city in Ceará, 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 Fortaleza — 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 Fortaleza.
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) | 3.7172° S | 38.5431° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.7172 | -38.5431 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 43' 2" S | 38° 32' 35" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 43.0332' S | 38° 32.5836' W |
| City | Fortaleza |
| State | Ceará (Ceara) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Fortaleza |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 2,400,000 |
| Elevation | 18 m / 59 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.7172, -38.5431 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fortaleza 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 Ceará.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caucaia | Ceará | W | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Maracanaú | Ceará | SW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Eusébio | Ceará | SE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Maranguape | Ceará | SW | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Aquiraz | Ceará | SE | 27 km | 16 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Itaitinga | Ceará | S | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 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 Ceará, the home state of Fortaleza, along with each city's aerial distance from Fortaleza, Ceará'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caucaia | -3.7361° S | -38.6531° W | 35 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maracanaú | -3.8767° S | -38.6256° W | 54 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juazeiro do Norte | -7.2131° S | -39.3153° W | 413 m | 398 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sobral | -3.6861° S | -40.3497° W | 75 m | 201 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itapipoca | -3.4944° S | -39.5786° W | 103 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Crato | -7.2342° S | -39.4094° W | 430 m | 403 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maranguape | -3.8908° S | -38.6856° W | 76 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iguatu | -6.3594° S | -39.2986° W | 222 m | 305 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quixadá | -4.9714° S | -39.0153° W | 186 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quixeramobim | -5.1992° S | -39.2928° W | 202 m | 185 km | 🗺 View Map |
Pinto Martins International Airport IATA: FOR 7 km (4 mi) from Fortaleza |
The exact GPS location of Fortaleza gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ceará. 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 Ceará 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 Fortaleza are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Fortaleza 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
Fortaleza sits within Ceará, 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 Fortaleza 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 Ceará. › Browse every city in Ceará
Coordinates for Fortaleza 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 Fortaleza are latitude -3.7172° and longitude -38.5431°. In directional format: 3.7172° S, 38.5431° W. These coordinates mark the center of Fortaleza in Ceará and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Fortaleza is a city in Ceará, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Fortaleza. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fortaleza sits at: Latitude 3° 43' 2" S and Longitude 38° 32' 35" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Fortaleza has a population of approximately 2,400,000 people. This is roughly 26.281% of Ceará's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ceará.
The interactive satellite map of Fortaleza is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.7172, -38.5431 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fortaleza in Ceará. For broader context, explore the Ceará state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Fortaleza is Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Fortaleza sits at an elevation of approximately 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ceará.
The closest cities to Fortaleza include Caucaia, Maracanaú, Eusébio. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Fortaleza, sunrise is at 05:38 AM and sunset is at 05:39 PM, giving a day length of 12h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fortaleza's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Fortaleza is approximately 414 km (257 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,282 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Fortaleza — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Eauripik, Micronesia, roughly 374 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.
Fortaleza is approximately 1,689 km (1,050 mi) SW of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
