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Formoso, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Formoso, Brazil

Friday, 14 August 2026
18:15:30 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 7,949
District: Formoso

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


Explore the interactive satellite map of Formoso, 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 Formoso — 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 Formoso.

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 Formoso, Minas Gerais

📍 LATITUDE
14.947°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
46.232°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)14.9467° S46.2319° W
Signed Decimal Degrees-14.9467-46.2319
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)14° 56' 48" S46° 13' 55" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)14° 56.8002' S46° 13.9164' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Formoso Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:19 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:58 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 39m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:09 PM
Calculated for today (14 Aug 2026) from Formoso’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
1,664 km
(1,034 mi) • Formoso is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
4,972 km
(3,090 mi) • Formoso is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
14.947° N, 133.768° E
The point exactly opposite Formoso through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Formoso, you'd surface nearest to Rumung, Micronesia, about 760 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 Formoso

📍 Location Details

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

📈 Area & Population

Population7,949
Elevation838 m / 2,749 ft
GPS (DD)-14.9467, -46.2319

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Formoso

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

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 7,949
🏆 State Rank: #431 of 849 most populous in Minas Gerais
🏠 Share of Minas Gerais Population: 0.037%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Formoso 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
Chapada GaúchaMinas GeraisSE77 km48 mi~1h 17m🗺 View
BuritisMinas GeraisS77 km48 mi~1h 17m🗺 View
ArinosMinas GeraisS109 km68 mi~1h 49m🗺 View
Uruana de MinasMinas GeraisS124 km77 mi~2h 4m🗺 View
UrucuiaMinas GeraisS142 km88 mi~2h 22m🗺 View
RiachinhoMinas GeraisS145 km90 mi~2h 25m🗺 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 Formoso to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Belo Horizonte
604 km (375 mi)
SE of Formoso • ~10h 4m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Brasilia
204 km (127 mi)
SW of Formoso • ~3h 24m 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 Formoso, 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 Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport
IATA: BSB
208 km (129 mi) from Formoso
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🌍 Formoso Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Formoso Matter

The exact GPS location of Formoso 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 Formoso 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 Formoso are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Formoso

The satellite view of Formoso 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 Formoso in Minas Gerais

Formoso 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 Formoso Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Formoso 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 Formoso Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Formoso 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 Formoso Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Formoso 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 Formoso. 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 Formoso Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Formoso?

The GPS coordinates of Formoso are latitude -14.9467° and longitude -46.2319°. In directional format: 14.9467° S, 46.2319° W. These coordinates mark the center of Formoso in Minas Gerais and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Formoso located?

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

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Formoso?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Formoso sits at: Latitude 14° 56' 48" S and Longitude 46° 13' 55" 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 Formoso?

Formoso has a population of approximately 7,949 people. This is roughly 0.037% 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 Formoso on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Formoso is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -14.9467, -46.2319 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Formoso in Minas Gerais. For broader context, explore the Minas Gerais state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Formoso?

The nearest airport to Formoso is Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB), roughly 208 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Formoso from Belo Horizonte?

Formoso is approximately 604 km (375 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 Formoso?

Formoso sits at an elevation of approximately 838 meters (2,749 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 Formoso?

The closest cities to Formoso include Chapada Gaúcha, Buritis, Arinos. 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 Formoso today?

Today in Formoso, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 05:58 PM, giving a day length of 11h 39m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Formoso's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Formoso from the Equator?

Formoso is approximately 1,664 km (1,034 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,972 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 Formoso?

The antipodal point of Formoso — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Rumung, Micronesia, roughly 760 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 Formoso from Brasilia, the capital of Brazil?

Formoso is approximately 204 km (127 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.