Current Date And Time In Franca, Brazil
Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:45:52 BRT
State: São Paulo
Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (BRT)
Population: 358,539
District: Franca
Explore the interactive satellite map of Franca, a city in São Paulo, 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 Franca — 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 Franca.
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) | 20.5386° S | 47.4008° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -20.5386 | -47.4008 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 20° 32' 19" S | 47° 24' 3" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 20° 32.3166' S | 47° 24.0498' W |
| City | Franca |
| State | São Paulo |
| Country | Brazil |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Franca |
| Time Zone | -05:00 to -02:00 |
| Population | 358,539 |
| Elevation | 1,002 m / 3,288 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -20.5386, -47.4008 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Franca 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 São Paulo.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restinga | São Paulo | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Cristais Paulista | São Paulo | N | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Patrocínio Paulista | São Paulo | SE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Ribeirão Corrente | São Paulo | NW | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Itirapuã | São Paulo | SE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| São José da Bela Vista | São Paulo | W | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 São Paulo, the home state of Franca, along with each city's aerial distance from São Paulo, São Paulo'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | -23.5475° S | -46.6361° W | 769 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guarulhos | -23.4628° S | -46.5333° W | 774 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Campinas | -22.9056° S | -47.0608° W | 686 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São Bernardo do Campo | -23.6939° S | -46.565° W | 796 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José dos Campos | -23.1794° S | -45.8869° W | 600 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Osasco | -23.5325° S | -46.7917° W | 750 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ribeirão Preto | -21.1775° S | -47.8103° W | 554 m | 290 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sorocaba | -23.5017° S | -47.4581° W | 602 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santo André | -23.6639° S | -46.5383° W | 801 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| São José do Rio Preto | -20.8197° S | -49.3794° W | 505 m | 414 km | 🗺 View Map |
Leite Lopes Airport IATA: RAO 77 km (48 mi) from Franca |
The exact GPS location of Franca gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside São Paulo. 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 São Paulo 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 Franca are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Franca 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
Franca sits within São Paulo, 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 Franca 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 São Paulo. › Browse every city in São Paulo
Coordinates for Franca 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 Franca are latitude -20.5386° and longitude -47.4008°. In directional format: 20.5386° S, 47.4008° W. These coordinates mark the center of Franca in São Paulo and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Franca is a city in São Paulo, Brazil, on the continent of South America. It falls within Franca. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Franca sits at: Latitude 20° 32' 19" S and Longitude 47° 24' 3" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Franca has a population of approximately 358,539 people. This is roughly 0.779% of São Paulo's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in São Paulo.
The interactive satellite map of Franca is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -20.5386, -47.4008 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Franca in São Paulo. For broader context, explore the São Paulo state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Franca is Leite Lopes Airport (RAO), roughly 77 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Franca is approximately 344 km (214 mi) from São Paulo, the capital of São Paulo, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in São Paulo.
Franca sits at an elevation of approximately 1,002 meters (3,288 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for São Paulo.
The closest cities to Franca include Restinga, Cristais Paulista, Patrocínio Paulista. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Franca, sunrise is at 06:31 AM and sunset is at 05:57 PM, giving a day length of 11h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Franca's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Franca is approximately 2,286 km (1,421 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,941 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Franca — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Minamidaito, Japan, roughly 605 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.
Franca is approximately 532 km (331 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.
