Current Date And Time In Minas Gerais, Brazil
Sunday, 26 July 2026
11:20:41 BRT
Capital: Belo Horizonte
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 21,411,923
Area: 586,514.00 km²
State Code: MG
Explore the interactive satellite map of Minas Gerais, a state or administrative region of 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 Minas Gerais — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Minas Gerais in Brazil.
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) | 17.9302° S | 43.7908° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -17.9302 | -43.7908 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 55' 49" S | 43° 47' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 55.8107' S | 43° 47.4507' W |
| State / Region | Minas Gerais (Estado de Minas Gerais) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| Capital | Belo Horizonte |
| State Code | MG |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Districts | 500 |
| Population | 21,411,923 |
| Area (km²) | 586,514.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 226,454.23 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 17.98 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,254 m / 4,114 ft |
| Area Rank | #4 in Brazil |
| Population Rank | #2 of 27 in Brazil |
| GPS (DD) | -17.9302, -43.7908 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Minas Gerais to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Brazil.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espírito Santo | Brazil | E | 393 km | 244 mi | ~4h 54m | 🗺 View |
| Federal District | Brazil | NW | 498 km | 309 mi | ~6h 13m | 🗺 View |
| Rio de Janeiro | Brazil | S | 557 km | 346 mi | ~6h 58m | 🗺 View |
| Goiás | Brazil | W | 643 km | 399 mi | ~8h 2m | 🗺 View |
| São Paulo | Brazil | SW | 692 km | 430 mi | ~8h 39m | 🗺 View |
| Bahia | Brazil | N | 774 km | 481 mi | ~9h 40m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Minas Gerais, along with each city's aerial distance from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belo Horizonte | -19.9208° S | -43.9378° W | 888 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Contagem | -19.9317° S | -44.0536° W | 945 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juiz de Fora | -21.7642° S | -43.3503° W | 707 m | 214 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uberlândia | -18.9186° S | -48.2772° W | 867 m | 468 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montes Claros | -16.735° S | -43.8617° W | 686 m | 354 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Betim | -19.9678° S | -44.1983° W | 834 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uberaba | -19.7483° S | -47.9319° W | 772 m | 418 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ribeirão das Neves | -19.7669° S | -44.0867° W | 804 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Governador Valadares | -18.8511° S | -41.9494° W | 169 m | 240 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Divinópolis | -20.1436° S | -44.8907° W | 747 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Minas Gerais is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Brazil. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Minas Gerais on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Brazil.
The satellite view of Minas Gerais helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Brazil national map
Minas Gerais occupies a distinct geographic zone within Brazil in the South America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Minas Gerais for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Brazil. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Minas Gerais 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Brazil. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Minas Gerais are latitude -17.9302° and longitude -43.7908°. In directional format: 17.9302° S, 43.7908° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Minas Gerais in Brazil and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Minas Gerais is a state or administrative region of Brazil, located in South America. Its capital city is Belo Horizonte. View the exact position of Minas Gerais on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Minas Gerais is at: Latitude 17° 55' 49" S and Longitude 43° 47' 27" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Minas Gerais covers a total area of approximately 586,514.00 km² (226,454.23 mi²). This is roughly 6.89% of Brazil's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Minas Gerais is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -17.9302, -43.7908 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Minas Gerais in Brazil. For broader context, explore the Brazil national map or nearby states.
Today in Minas Gerais, sunrise is at 06:22 AM and sunset is at 05:40 PM, giving a day length of 11h 17m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Minas Gerais's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Minas Gerais is approximately 1,996 km (1,240 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,638 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Minas Gerais — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Rumung, Micronesia, roughly 947 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 place.
