Current Date And Time In Sobral, Brazil
Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:17:50 BRT
State: Ceará
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 203,023
District: Sobral
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sobral, 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 Sobral — 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 Sobral.
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) | 3.6861° S | 40.3497° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.6861 | -40.3497 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 41' 10" S | 40° 20' 59" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 41.1666' S | 40° 20.9832' W |
| City | Sobral |
| State | Ceará (Ceara) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Sobral |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 203,023 |
| Elevation | 75 m / 246 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.6861, -40.3497 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sobral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forquilha | Ceará | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Massapê | Ceará | N | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Meruoca | Ceará | NW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Alcântaras | Ceará | NW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Groaíras | Ceará | S | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Santana do Acaraú | Ceará | NE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 Sobral, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortaleza | -3.7172° S | -38.5431° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport IATA: JJD 87 km (54 mi) from Sobral |
The exact GPS location of Sobral 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 Sobral are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sobral 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
Sobral 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 Sobral 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 Sobral 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 Sobral are latitude -3.6861° and longitude -40.3497°. In directional format: 3.6861° S, 40.3497° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sobral in Ceará and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sobral is a city in Ceará, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Sobral. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sobral sits at: Latitude 3° 41' 10" S and Longitude 40° 20' 59" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sobral has a population of approximately 203,023 people. This is roughly 2.223% 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 Sobral is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.6861, -40.3497 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sobral in Ceará. For broader context, explore the Ceará state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sobral is Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD), roughly 87 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sobral is approximately 201 km (125 mi) from Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ceará.
Sobral sits at an elevation of approximately 75 meters (246 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 Sobral include Forquilha, Massapê, Meruoca. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sobral, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 05:47 PM, giving a day length of 11h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sobral's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sobral is approximately 410 km (255 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,482 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sobral — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Eauripik, Micronesia, roughly 502 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.
Sobral is approximately 1,580 km (982 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.
