Current Date And Time In María Elena, Chile
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:20:20 CLT
State: Antofagasta
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 7,530
District: Provincia de Tocopilla
Explore the interactive satellite map of María Elena, 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 María Elena — 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 María Elena.
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) | 22.3445° S | 69.6618° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -22.3445 | -69.6618 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 22° 20' 40" S | 69° 39' 42" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 22° 20.6694' S | 69° 39.7068' W |
| City | María Elena |
| State | Antofagasta |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Tocopilla |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population | 7,530 |
| Elevation | 1,258 m / 4,127 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -22.3445, -69.6618 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from María Elena 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tocopilla | Antofagasta | NW | 62 km | 38 mi | ~1h 2m | 🗺 View |
| Sierra Gorda | Antofagasta | SE | 70 km | 44 mi | ~1h 10m | 🗺 View |
| Calama | Antofagasta | E | 77 km | 48 mi | ~1h 17m | 🗺 View |
| Baquedano | Antofagasta | S | 112 km | 69 mi | ~1h 52m | 🗺 View |
| Mejillones | Antofagasta | SW | 116 km | 72 mi | ~1h 56m | 🗺 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 María Elena, 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 |
| Calama | -22.4567° S | -68.9237° W | 2,275 m | 201 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 |
| 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 80 km (50 mi) from María Elena |
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| 🗺 Map of San Pedro de Atacama |
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The exact GPS location of María Elena 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 María Elena are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of María Elena 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
María Elena 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 María Elena 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 María Elena 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 María Elena are latitude -22.3445° and longitude -69.6618°. In directional format: 22.3445° S, 69.6618° W. These coordinates mark the center of María Elena in Antofagasta and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
María Elena is a city in Antofagasta, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Tocopilla. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, María Elena sits at: Latitude 22° 20' 40" S and Longitude 69° 39' 42" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
María Elena has a population of approximately 7,530 people. This is roughly 1.418% 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 María Elena is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -22.3445, -69.6618 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate María Elena in Antofagasta. For broader context, explore the Antofagasta state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to María Elena is El Loa Airport (CJC), roughly 80 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
María Elena is approximately 164 km (102 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.
María Elena sits at an elevation of approximately 1,258 meters (4,127 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 María Elena include Tocopilla, Sierra Gorda, Calama. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in María Elena, sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 06:23 PM, giving a day length of 11h 21m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from María Elena's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
María Elena is approximately 2,487 km (1,546 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,172 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of María Elena — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Wenquan, China, roughly 9 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.
María Elena is approximately 1,239 km (770 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.
