Current Date And Time In Caldera, Chile
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
17:42:00 CLT
State: Atacama
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 16,150
District: Provincia de Copiapó
Explore the interactive satellite map of Caldera, a city in Atacama, 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 Caldera — 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 Caldera.
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) | 27.0681° S | 70.8192° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -27.0681 | -70.8192 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 4' 5" S | 70° 49' 9" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 4.0872' S | 70° 49.1526' W |
| City | Caldera |
| State | Atacama |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Copiapó |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population | 16,150 |
| Elevation | 23 m / 75 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -27.0681, -70.8192 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caldera 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 Atacama.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiapó | Atacama | SE | 59 km | 36 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Tierra Amarilla | Atacama | SE | 71 km | 44 mi | ~1h 11m | 🗺 View |
| Chañaral | Atacama | N | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Diego de Almagro | Atacama | NE | 108 km | 67 mi | ~1h 48m | 🗺 View |
| Tranque Lautaro | Atacama | SE | 128 km | 79 mi | ~2h 8m | 🗺 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 Atacama, the home state of Caldera, along with each city's aerial distance from Copiapó, Atacama'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copiapó | -27.3674° S | -70.3322° W | 381 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vallenar | -28.5762° S | -70.7594° W | 388 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Diego de Almagro | -26.3902° S | -70.0456° W | 792 m | 112 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tierra Amarilla | -27.4663° S | -70.2626° W | 501 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huasco | -28.466° S | -71.2228° W | 29 m | 150 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Freirina | -28.5092° S | -71.0812° W | 103 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alto del Carmen | -28.7595° S | -70.4865° W | 822 m | 156 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chañaral | -26.343° S | -70.6165° W | 25 m | 117 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vallenar | -28.5158° S | -70.2555° W | 1,990 m | 128 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Angol | -37.8061° S | -72.7038° W | 77 m | 1,182 km | 🗺 View Map |
Desierto de Atacama Airport IATA: CPO 22 km (14 mi) from Caldera |
The exact GPS location of Caldera gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Atacama. 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 Atacama 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 Caldera are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Caldera 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
Caldera sits within Atacama, 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 Caldera 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 Atacama. › Browse every city in Atacama
Coordinates for Caldera 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 Caldera are latitude -27.0681° and longitude -70.8192°. In directional format: 27.0681° S, 70.8192° W. These coordinates mark the center of Caldera in Atacama and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Caldera is a city in Atacama, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Copiapó. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Caldera sits at: Latitude 27° 4' 5" S and Longitude 70° 49' 9" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Caldera has a population of approximately 16,150 people. This is roughly 5.667% of Atacama's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Atacama.
The interactive satellite map of Caldera is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -27.0681, -70.8192 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Caldera in Atacama. For broader context, explore the Atacama state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Caldera is Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Caldera is approximately 59 km (36 mi) from Copiapó, the capital of Atacama, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Atacama.
Caldera sits at an elevation of approximately 23 meters (75 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Atacama.
The closest cities to Caldera include Copiapó, Tierra Amarilla, Chañaral. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Caldera, sunrise is at 07:14 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 11h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Caldera's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Caldera is approximately 3,013 km (1,872 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,020 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Caldera — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gongxi, China, roughly 5 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.
Caldera is approximately 711 km (442 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.
