Current Date And Time In Desterro do Melo, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:16:16 BRT
State: Minas Gerais
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,994
District: Desterro do Melo
Explore the interactive satellite map of Desterro do Melo, 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 Desterro do Melo — 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 Desterro do Melo.
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) | 21.1472° S | 43.5178° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -21.1472 | -43.5178 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 21° 8' 50" S | 43° 31' 4" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 21° 8.8332' S | 43° 31.0668' W |
| City | Desterro do Melo |
| State | Minas Gerais (Estado de Minas Gerais) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Desterro do Melo |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 2,994 |
| Elevation | 783 m / 2,569 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -21.1472, -43.5178 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Desterro do Melo 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Bárbara do Tugúrio | Minas Gerais | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Senhora dos Remédios | Minas Gerais | NW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Alto Rio Doce | Minas Gerais | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Paiva | Minas Gerais | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Mercês | Minas Gerais | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Oliveira Fortes | Minas Gerais | S | 22 km | 14 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.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Minas Gerais, the home state of Desterro do Melo, 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 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 |
Presidente Itamar Franco Airport IATA: IZA 54 km (34 mi) from Desterro do Melo |
The exact GPS location of Desterro do Melo 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
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 Desterro do Melo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Desterro do Melo 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
Desterro do Melo 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Desterro do Melo 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
Coordinates for Desterro do Melo 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 Desterro do Melo are latitude -21.1472° and longitude -43.5178°. In directional format: 21.1472° S, 43.5178° W. These coordinates mark the center of Desterro do Melo in Minas Gerais and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Desterro do Melo is a city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Desterro do Melo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Desterro do Melo sits at: Latitude 21° 8' 50" S and Longitude 43° 31' 4" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Desterro do Melo has a population of approximately 2,994 people. This is roughly 0.014% of Minas Gerais's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Minas Gerais.
The interactive satellite map of Desterro do Melo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -21.1472, -43.5178 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Desterro do Melo in Minas Gerais. For broader context, explore the Minas Gerais state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Desterro do Melo is Presidente Itamar Franco Airport (IZA), roughly 54 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Desterro do Melo is approximately 143 km (89 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.
Desterro do Melo sits at an elevation of approximately 783 meters (2,569 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Minas Gerais.
The closest cities to Desterro do Melo include Santa Bárbara do Tugúrio, Senhora dos Remédios, Alto Rio Doce. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Desterro do Melo, sunrise is at 06:17 AM and sunset is at 05:40 PM, giving a day length of 11h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Desterro do Melo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Desterro do Melo is approximately 2,354 km (1,463 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,518 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Desterro do Melo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Minamidaito, Japan, roughly 747 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.
Desterro do Melo is approximately 757 km (470 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.
