Current Date And Time In Rio Grande, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:43:52 BRT
State: Rio Grande do Sul
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 187,838
District: Rio Grande
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rio Grande, a city in Rio Grande do Sul, 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 Grande — 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 Grande.
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) | 32.035° S | 52.0986° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -32.035 | -52.0986 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 2' 6" S | 52° 5' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 2.1' S | 52° 5.9166' W |
| City | Rio Grande |
| State | Rio Grande do Sul (Estado de Rio Grande del Sur) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Rio Grande |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Founded | 1737-01-01 |
| Population | 187,838 |
| Area (km²) | 2,817.48 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1,087.83 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 66.67 /km² |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -32.035, -52.0986 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rio Grande 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 Sul.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São José do Norte | Rio Grande do Sul | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Pelotas | Rio Grande do Sul | NW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Capão do Leão | Rio Grande do Sul | NW | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Turuçu | Rio Grande do Sul | N | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Cerrito | Rio Grande do Sul | W | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Morro Redondo | Rio Grande do Sul | NW | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 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 Sul, the home state of Rio Grande, along with each city's aerial distance from Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto Alegre | -30.0328° S | -51.2302° W | 46 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caxias do Sul | -29.1681° S | -51.1794° W | 787 m | 96 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Canoas | -29.9178° S | -51.1836° W | 25 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pelotas | -31.77° S | -52.341° W | 15 m | 220 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Viamão | -30.0811° S | -51.0233° W | 108 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Maria | -29.6842° S | -53.8069° W | 146 m | 251 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gravataí | -29.9422° S | -50.9928° W | 41 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Novo Hamburgo | -29.6783° S | -51.1306° W | 56 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São Leopoldo | -29.7603° S | -51.1472° W | 10 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alvorada | -30.0002° S | -51.0763° W | 47 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport IATA: PET 41 km (26 mi) from Rio Grande |
The exact GPS location of Rio Grande gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rio Grande do Sul. 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 Sul 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 Rio Grande are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rio Grande 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
Rio Grande sits within Rio Grande do Sul, 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 Rio Grande 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 Sul. › Browse every city in Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates for Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande are latitude -32.035° and longitude -52.0986°. In directional format: 32.035° S, 52.0986° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rio Grande in Rio Grande do Sul and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rio Grande is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Rio Grande. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rio Grande sits at: Latitude 32° 2' 6" S and Longitude 52° 5' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rio Grande has a population of approximately 187,838 people. This is roughly 1.644% of Rio Grande do Sul's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rio Grande do Sul.
The interactive satellite map of Rio Grande is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -32.035, -52.0986 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rio Grande in Rio Grande do Sul. For broader context, explore the Rio Grande do Sul state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rio Grande is João Simões Lopes Neto International Airport (PET), roughly 41 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rio Grande is approximately 238 km (148 mi) from Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rio Grande do Sul.
Rio Grande sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rio Grande do Sul.
The closest cities to Rio Grande include São José do Norte, Pelotas, Capão do Leão. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rio Grande, sunrise is at 07:05 AM and sunset is at 06:01 PM, giving a day length of 10h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rio Grande's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rio Grande is approximately 3,566 km (2,216 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,916 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rio Grande — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Fukue, Japan, roughly 109 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.
Rio Grande is approximately 1,856 km (1,153 mi) N of Brasilia, the national capital of Brazil, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
