Current Date And Time In Planaltina, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:39:13 BRT
State: Federal District
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 189,412
District: Brasília
Explore the interactive satellite map of Planaltina, a city in Federal District, 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 Planaltina — 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 Planaltina.
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) | 15.6179° S | 47.6487° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -15.6179 | -47.6487 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 37' 4" S | 47° 38' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 37.0746' S | 47° 38.9244' W |
| City | Planaltina |
| State | Federal District (Distrito Federal) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Brasília |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 189,412 |
| Elevation | 1,000 m / 3,281 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -15.6179, -47.6487 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Planaltina 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 Federal District.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sobradinho | Federal District | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Itapoã | Federal District | SW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Sobradinho II | Federal District | W | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Paranoá | Federal District | SW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Fercal | Federal District | W | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Lago Norte | Federal District | SW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 Federal District, the home state of Planaltina, along with each city's aerial distance from Brasília, Federal District'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasília | -15.7797° S | -47.9297° W | 1,136 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ceilândia | -15.8091° S | -48.131° W | 1,159 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Samambaia | -15.8823° S | -48.1043° W | 1,226 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plano Piloto | -15.7941° S | -47.8825° W | 1,061 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taguatinga | -15.8333° S | -48.0551° W | 1,199 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gama | -16.0251° S | -48.0712° W | 1,066 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Águas Claras | -15.8397° S | -48.0268° W | 1,197 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guará | -15.8098° S | -47.972° W | 1,086 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Maria | -16.031° S | -48.0293° W | 1,177 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Recanto das Emas | -15.9086° S | -48.0645° W | 1,224 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport IATA: BSB 40 km (25 mi) from Planaltina |
The exact GPS location of Planaltina gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Federal District. 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 Federal District 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 Planaltina are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Planaltina 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
Planaltina sits within Federal District, 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 Planaltina 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 Federal District. › Browse every city in Federal District
Coordinates for Planaltina 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 Planaltina are latitude -15.6179° and longitude -47.6487°. In directional format: 15.6179° S, 47.6487° W. These coordinates mark the center of Planaltina in Federal District and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Planaltina is a city in Federal District, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Brasília. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Planaltina sits at: Latitude 15° 37' 4" S and Longitude 47° 38' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Planaltina has a population of approximately 189,412 people. This is roughly 7.152% of Federal District's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Federal District.
The interactive satellite map of Planaltina is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -15.6179, -47.6487 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Planaltina in Federal District. For broader context, explore the Federal District state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Planaltina is Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB), roughly 40 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Planaltina is approximately 35 km (22 mi) from Brasília, the capital of Federal District, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Federal District.
Planaltina sits at an elevation of approximately 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Federal District.
The closest cities to Planaltina include Sobradinho, Itapoã, Sobradinho II. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Planaltina, sunrise is at 06:27 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 11h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Planaltina's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Planaltina is approximately 1,739 km (1,080 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 5,108 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Planaltina — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to San Policarpo, Philippines, roughly 832 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.
Planaltina is approximately 35 km (22 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.
