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Carandaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Carandaí, Brazil

Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:30:06 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 23,812
District: Carandaí

🗺 Map of Carandaí, Minas Gerais, Brazil – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Carandaí, a city in Minas Gerais, 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 Carandaí — 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 Carandaí.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Carandaí, Minas Gerais

📍 LATITUDE
20.954°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
43.806°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)20.9536° S43.8064° W
Signed Decimal Degrees-20.9536-43.8064
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)20° 57' 13" S43° 48' 23" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)20° 57.2166' S43° 48.3834' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Carandaí Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:17 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:42 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 25m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:59 AM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Carandaí’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Carandaí’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,333 km
(1,449 mi) • Carandaí is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
4,554 km
(2,830 mi) • Carandaí is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
20.954° N, 136.194° E
The point exactly opposite Carandaí through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Carandaí, you'd surface nearest to Minamidaito, Japan, about 742 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Carandaí

📍 Location Details

CityCarandaí
StateMinas Gerais (Estado de Minas Gerais)
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
DistrictCarandaí
Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00

📈 Area & Population

Population23,812
Elevation1,096 m / 3,596 ft
GPS (DD)-20.9536, -43.8064

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Carandaí

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Minas Gerais
Parent Country: Brazil

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 23,812
🏆 State Rank: #155 of 849 most populous in Minas Gerais
🏠 Share of Minas Gerais Population: 0.111%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Carandaí 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 Minas Gerais.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
CaranaíbaMinas GeraisNE11 km7 mi~11m🗺 View
RessaquinhaMinas GeraisS13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
Cristiano OtoniMinas GeraisN13 km8 mi~13m🗺 View
Capela NovaMinas GeraisE20 km12 mi~20m🗺 View
Alfredo VasconcelosMinas GeraisS22 km13 mi~22m🗺 View
Santana dos MontesMinas GeraisNE22 km14 mi~22m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Carandaí to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Belo Horizonte
116 km (72 mi)
N of Carandaí • ~1h 56m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Brasilia
721 km (448 mi)
NW of Carandaí • ~12h 1m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Minas Gerais

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Minas Gerais, the home state of Carandaí, along with each city's aerial distance from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Belo Horizonte-19.9208° S-43.9378° W888 m0 km🗺 View Map
Contagem-19.9317° S-44.0536° W945 m12 km🗺 View Map
Juiz de Fora-21.7642° S-43.3503° W707 m214 km🗺 View Map
Uberlândia-18.9186° S-48.2772° W867 m468 km🗺 View Map
Montes Claros-16.735° S-43.8617° W686 m354 km🗺 View Map
Betim-19.9678° S-44.1983° W834 m28 km🗺 View Map
Uberaba-19.7483° S-47.9319° W772 m418 km🗺 View Map
Ribeirão das Neves-19.7669° S-44.0867° W804 m23 km🗺 View Map
Governador Valadares-18.8511° S-41.9494° W169 m240 km🗺 View Map
Divinópolis-20.1436° S-44.8907° W747 m103 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport
IATA: IZA
90 km (56 mi) from Carandaí
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🌍 Carandaí Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Carandaí Matter

The exact GPS location of Carandaí gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Minas Gerais. 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 Minas Gerais state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Carandaí Mapping

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 Carandaí are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Carandaí

The satellite view of Carandaí 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

🌎 Regional Position of Carandaí in Minas Gerais

Carandaí sits within Minas Gerais, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Carandaí Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Carandaí 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 Minas Gerais. › Browse every city in Minas Gerais

💻 Using Carandaí Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Carandaí 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

📊 How to Use Carandaí Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Carandaí directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Carandaí. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Minas Gerais CitiesAccess the full city directory for Minas Gerais ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Carandaí Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Carandaí?

The GPS coordinates of Carandaí are latitude -20.9536° and longitude -43.8064°. In directional format: 20.9536° S, 43.8064° W. These coordinates mark the center of Carandaí in Minas Gerais and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Carandaí located?

Carandaí is a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Carandaí. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Carandaí?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Carandaí sits at: Latitude 20° 57' 13" S and Longitude 43° 48' 23" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Carandaí?

Carandaí has a population of approximately 23,812 people. This is roughly 0.111% of Minas Gerais's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Minas Gerais.

🗺 How can I view Carandaí on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Carandaí is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -20.9536, -43.8064 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Carandaí in Minas Gerais. For broader context, explore the Minas Gerais state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Carandaí?

The nearest airport to Carandaí is Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA), roughly 90 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Carandaí from Belo Horizonte?

Carandaí is approximately 116 km (72 mi) from Belo Horizonte, the capital of Minas Gerais, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Minas Gerais.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Carandaí?

Carandaí sits at an elevation of approximately 1,096 meters (3,596 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Minas Gerais.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Carandaí?

The closest cities to Carandaí include Caranaíba, Ressaquinha, Cristiano Otoni. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Carandaí today?

Today in Carandaí, sunrise is at 06:17 AM and sunset is at 05:42 PM, giving a day length of 11h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Carandaí's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Carandaí from the Equator?

Carandaí is approximately 2,333 km (1,449 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,554 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Carandaí?

The antipodal point of Carandaí — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Minamidaito, Japan, roughly 742 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.

🚗 How far is Carandaí from Brasilia, the capital of Brazil?

Carandaí is approximately 721 km (448 mi) NW of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.