Current Date And Time In Calama, Chile
Monday, 27 July 2026
05:53:12 CLT
State: Antofagasta
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 166,334
District: Provincia de El Loa
Explore the interactive satellite map of Calama, a city in Antofagasta, Chile, 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 Calama — 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 Calama.
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 Chile operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 22.4567° S | 68.9237° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -22.4567 | -68.9237 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 27' 24" S | 68° 55' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 27.4002' S | 68° 55.4226' W |
| City | Calama |
| State | Antofagasta |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de El Loa |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population | 166,334 |
| Area (km²) | 34.38 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 13.27 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 4,838.10 /km² |
| Elevation | 2,275 m / 7,464 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -22.4567, -68.9237 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Calama 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 Antofagasta.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Gorda | Antofagasta | SW | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| María Elena | Antofagasta | W | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 View |
| San Pedro de Atacama | Antofagasta | SE | 90 km | 56 mi | ~1h 30m | 🗺 View |
| Baquedano | Antofagasta | SW | 135 km | 84 mi | ~2h 15m | 🗺 View |
| Tocopilla | Antofagasta | W | 137 km | 85 mi | ~2h 17m | 🗺 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 Antofagasta, the home state of Calama, along with each city's aerial distance from Antofagasta, Antofagasta'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antofagasta | -23.6509° S | -70.3975° W | 276 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tocopilla | -22.092° S | -70.1979° W | 37 m | 175 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mejillones | -23.1° S | -70.447° W | 13 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Taltal | -25.4071° S | -70.4855° W | 15 m | 195 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Pedro de Atacama | -22.9111° S | -68.2011° W | 2,444 m | 239 km | 🗺 View Map |
| María Elena | -22.3445° S | -69.6618° W | 1,258 m | 164 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sierra Gorda | -22.8906° S | -69.3196° W | 1,626 m | 139 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baquedano | -23.3337° S | -69.8406° W | 1,032 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ollagüe | -21.225° S | -68.2535° W | - | 348 km | 🗺 View Map |
El Loa Airport IATA: CJC 5 km (3 mi) from Calama |
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| 🗺 Map of Ollagüe |
| 🗺 Map of Mejillones |
| 🗺 Map of Antofagasta |
The exact GPS location of Calama gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Antofagasta. 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 Antofagasta 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 Calama are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Calama 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 Chile map
Calama sits within Antofagasta, Chile, 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 Calama 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 Antofagasta. › Browse every city in Antofagasta
Coordinates for Calama 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 Chile. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Calama are latitude -22.4567° and longitude -68.9237°. In directional format: 22.4567° S, 68.9237° W. These coordinates mark the center of Calama in Antofagasta and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Calama is a city in Antofagasta, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de El Loa. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Calama sits at: Latitude 22° 27' 24" S and Longitude 68° 55' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Calama has a population of approximately 166,334 people. This is roughly 31.332% of Antofagasta's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Antofagasta.
The interactive satellite map of Calama is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -22.4567, -68.9237 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Calama in Antofagasta. For broader context, explore the Antofagasta state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Calama is El Loa Airport (CJC), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Calama is approximately 201 km (125 mi) from Antofagasta, the capital of Antofagasta, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Antofagasta.
Calama sits at an elevation of approximately 2,275 meters (7,464 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Antofagasta.
The closest cities to Calama include Sierra Gorda, María Elena, San Pedro de Atacama. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Calama, sunrise is at 07:10 AM and sunset is at 06:14 PM, giving a day length of 11h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Calama's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Calama is approximately 2,500 km (1,553 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,091 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Calama — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Hongguan, China, roughly 7 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.
Calama is approximately 1,235 km (767 mi) S of Santiago, the national capital of Chile, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
