Current Date And Time In Rio Rufino, Brazil
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:41:24 BRT
State: Santa Catarina
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 2,397
District: Rio Rufino
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rio Rufino, a city in Santa Catarina, 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 Rufino — 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 Rufino.
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) | 27.8606° S | 49.7792° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -27.8606 | -49.7792 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 51' 38" S | 49° 46' 45" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 51.6336' S | 49° 46.7502' W |
| City | Rio Rufino |
| State | Santa Catarina (Estado de Santa Catarina) |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Rio Rufino |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 2,397 |
| Elevation | 867 m / 2,845 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -27.8606, -49.7792 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rio Rufino 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 Santa Catarina.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urupema | Santa Catarina | SW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Bocaina do Sul | Santa Catarina | NW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Urubici | Santa Catarina | SE | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Bom Retiro | Santa Catarina | E | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Painel | Santa Catarina | W | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Petrolândia | Santa Catarina | N | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 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 Santa Catarina, the home state of Rio Rufino, along with each city's aerial distance from Florianópolis, Santa Catarina'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florianópolis | -27.5967° S | -48.5492° W | 26 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Joinville | -26.3044° S | -48.8456° W | 9 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blumenau | -26.9194° S | -49.0661° W | 20 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José | -27.6153° S | -48.6275° W | 18 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José | -28.2134° S | -49.1638° W | 164 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jaraguá do Sul | -26.4861° S | -49.0667° W | 27 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Palhoça | -27.6453° S | -48.6678° W | 5 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lages | -27.8161° S | -50.3261° W | 917 m | 177 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Criciúma | -28.6775° S | -49.3697° W | 50 m | 145 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chapecó | -27.0964° S | -52.6183° W | 668 m | 406 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lages Airport IATA: LAJ 50 km (31 mi) from Rio Rufino |
The exact GPS location of Rio Rufino gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Santa Catarina. 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 Santa Catarina 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 Rufino 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 Rufino 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 Rufino sits within Santa Catarina, 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 Rufino 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 Santa Catarina. › Browse every city in Santa Catarina
Coordinates for Rio Rufino 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 Rufino are latitude -27.8606° and longitude -49.7792°. In directional format: 27.8606° S, 49.7792° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rio Rufino in Santa Catarina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rio Rufino is a city in Santa Catarina, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Rio Rufino. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rio Rufino sits at: Latitude 27° 51' 38" S and Longitude 49° 46' 45" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rio Rufino has a population of approximately 2,397 people. This is roughly 0.033% of Santa Catarina's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Santa Catarina.
The interactive satellite map of Rio Rufino is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -27.8606, -49.7792 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rio Rufino in Santa Catarina. For broader context, explore the Santa Catarina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rio Rufino is Lages Airport (LAJ), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rio Rufino is approximately 125 km (77 mi) from Florianópolis, the capital of Santa Catarina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Santa Catarina.
Rio Rufino sits at an elevation of approximately 867 meters (2,845 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Santa Catarina.
The closest cities to Rio Rufino include Urupema, Bocaina do Sul, Urubici. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rio Rufino, sunrise is at 06:50 AM and sunset is at 05:57 PM, giving a day length of 11h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rio Rufino's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rio Rufino is approximately 3,101 km (1,927 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,899 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rio Rufino — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Akaren, Japan, roughly 58 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 Rufino is approximately 1,357 km (843 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.
