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Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, Brazil – Brazil Flag

Current Date And Time In Rio Doce, Brazil

Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:11:58 BRT
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,484
District: Rio Doce

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


Explore the interactive satellite map of Rio Doce, 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 Rio Doce — 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 Rio Doce.

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 Rio Doce, Minas Gerais

📍 LATITUDE
20.245°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
42.896°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)20.2447° S42.8958° W
Signed Decimal Degrees-20.2447-42.8958
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)20° 14' 41" S42° 53' 45" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)20° 14.6832' S42° 53.7498' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Rio Doce Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:13 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:39 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 25m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:56 AM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Rio Doce’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,254 km
(1,400 mi) • Rio Doce is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
4,480 km
(2,784 mi) • Rio Doce is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
20.245° N, 137.104° E
The point exactly opposite Rio Doce through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Rio Doce, you'd surface nearest to Minamidaito, Japan, about 864 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 Rio Doce

📍 Location Details

CityRio Doce
StateMinas Gerais (Estado de Minas Gerais)
CountryBrazil
ContinentSouth America
DistrictRio Doce
Time Zone-05:00 to -02:00

📈 Area & Population

Population2,484
Elevation387 m / 1,270 ft
GPS (DD)-20.2447, -42.8958

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Rio Doce

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

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 2,484
🏆 State Rank: #809 of 849 most populous in Minas Gerais
🏠 Share of Minas Gerais Population: 0.012%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rio Doce 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
Santa Cruz do EscalvadoMinas GeraisE9 km5 mi~9m🗺 View
Dom SilvérioMinas GeraisNW12 km7 mi~12m🗺 View
Barra LongaMinas GeraisW16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
Sem-PeixeMinas GeraisN16 km10 mi~16m🗺 View
Piedade de Ponte NovaMinas GeraisE17 km10 mi~17m🗺 View
Ponte NovaMinas GeraisS19 km12 mi~19m🗺 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 Rio Doce to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Belo Horizonte
115 km (71 mi)
W of Rio Doce • ~1h 55m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Brasilia
728 km (452 mi)
NW of Rio Doce • ~12h 8m 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 Rio Doce, 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
Usiminas Airport
IATA: IPN
96 km (60 mi) from Rio Doce
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🌍 Rio Doce Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Rio Doce Matter

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

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Rio Doce

The satellite view of Rio Doce 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 Rio Doce in Minas Gerais

Rio Doce 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 Rio Doce Coordinates

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

Coordinates for Rio Doce 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 Rio Doce Map Data

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

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Rio Doce?

The GPS coordinates of Rio Doce are latitude -20.2447° and longitude -42.8958°. In directional format: 20.2447° S, 42.8958° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rio Doce in Minas Gerais and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Rio Doce located?

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

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Rio Doce?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rio Doce sits at: Latitude 20° 14' 41" S and Longitude 42° 53' 45" 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 Rio Doce?

Rio Doce has a population of approximately 2,484 people. This is roughly 0.012% 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 Rio Doce on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Rio Doce is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -20.2447, -42.8958 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rio Doce in Minas Gerais. For broader context, explore the Minas Gerais state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Rio Doce?

The nearest airport to Rio Doce is Usiminas Airport (IPN), roughly 96 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Rio Doce from Belo Horizonte?

Rio Doce is approximately 115 km (71 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 Rio Doce?

Rio Doce sits at an elevation of approximately 387 meters (1,270 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 Rio Doce?

The closest cities to Rio Doce include Santa Cruz do Escalvado, Dom Silvério, Barra Longa. 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 Rio Doce today?

Today in Rio Doce, sunrise is at 06:13 AM and sunset is at 05:39 PM, giving a day length of 11h 25m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rio Doce's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Rio Doce from the Equator?

Rio Doce is approximately 2,254 km (1,400 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,480 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 Rio Doce?

The antipodal point of Rio Doce — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Minamidaito, Japan, roughly 864 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 Rio Doce from Brasilia, the capital of Brazil?

Rio Doce is approximately 728 km (452 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.