Current Date And Time In Natal, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:52:19 BRT
State: Rio Grande do Norte
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 896,708
District: Natal
Explore the interactive satellite map of Natal, a city in Rio Grande do Norte, 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 Natal — 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 Natal.
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) | 5.795° S | 35.2094° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -5.795 | -35.2094 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 47' 42" S | 35° 12' 34" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 47.7' S | 35° 12.5664' W |
| City | Natal |
| State | Rio Grande do Norte |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Natal |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 896,708 |
| Elevation | 32 m / 105 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -5.795, -35.2094 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Natal 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 Rio Grande do Norte.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | Rio Grande do Norte | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Parnamirim | Rio Grande do Norte | SW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Extremoz | Rio Grande do Norte | NW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Macaíba | Rio Grande do Norte | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Ceará-Mirim | Rio Grande do Norte | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| São José de Mipibu | Rio Grande do Norte | S | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 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 Rio Grande do Norte, the home state of Natal, along with each city's aerial distance from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parnamirim | -5.9156° S | -35.2628° W | 56 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mossoró | -5.1875° S | -37.3442° W | 24 m | 246 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São Gonçalo do Amarante | -5.7933° S | -35.3294° W | 15 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Macaíba | -5.8583° S | -35.3539° W | 16 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ceará-Mirim | -5.6344° S | -35.4256° W | 37 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Extremoz | -5.7056° S | -35.3072° W | 48 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caicó | -6.4583° S | -37.0978° W | 161 m | 221 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Açu | -5.5767° S | -36.9086° W | 36 m | 190 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José de Mipibu | -6.0747° S | -35.2378° W | 63 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Currais Novos | -6.2608° S | -36.5178° W | 361 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport IATA: NAT 18 km (11 mi) from Natal |
The exact GPS location of Natal gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rio Grande do Norte. 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 Rio Grande do Norte 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 Natal are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Natal 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
Natal sits within Rio Grande do Norte, 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 Natal 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 Rio Grande do Norte. › Browse every city in Rio Grande do Norte
Coordinates for Natal 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 Natal are latitude -5.795° and longitude -35.2094°. In directional format: 5.795° S, 35.2094° W. These coordinates mark the center of Natal in Rio Grande do Norte and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Natal is a city in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Natal. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Natal sits at: Latitude 5° 47' 42" S and Longitude 35° 12' 34" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Natal has a population of approximately 896,708 people. This is roughly 25.120% of Rio Grande do Norte's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rio Grande do Norte.
The interactive satellite map of Natal is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -5.795, -35.2094 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Natal in Rio Grande do Norte. For broader context, explore the Rio Grande do Norte state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Natal is Rio Grande do Norte/São Gonçalo do Amarante–Governador Aluízio Alves International Airport (NAT), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Natal sits at an elevation of approximately 32 meters (105 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rio Grande do Norte.
The closest cities to Natal include São Gonçalo do Amarante, Parnamirim, Extremoz. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Natal, sunrise is at 05:27 AM and sunset is at 05:24 PM, giving a day length of 11h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Natal's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Natal is approximately 645 km (401 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 3,899 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Natal — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ifalik, Micronesia, roughly 166 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.
Natal is approximately 1,777 km (1,104 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.
