Current Date And Time In Chañaral, Chile
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
17:42:15 CLT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chañaral, 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 Chañaral — 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 Chañaral.
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) | 26.343° S | 70.6165° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -26.343 | -70.6165 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 26° 20' 35" S | 70° 36' 59" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 26° 20.5788' S | 70° 36.9888' W |
| City | Chañaral |
| State | Atacama |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Chañaral |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Founded | 1833-01-01 |
| Area (km²) | 24.44 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 9.44 mi² |
| Elevation | 25 m / 82 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -26.343, -70.6165 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chañaral 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego de Almagro | Atacama | E | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Caldera | Atacama | S | 83 km | 52 mi | ~1h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Copiapó | Atacama | S | 117 km | 73 mi | ~1h 57m | 🗺 View |
| Tierra Amarilla | Atacama | S | 130 km | 81 mi | ~2h 10m | 🗺 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 Chañaral, 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 |
| Caldera | -27.0681° S | -70.8192° W | 23 m | 59 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 |
| 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 |
Ricardo García Posada Airport IATA: ESR 85 km (53 mi) from Chañaral |
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The exact GPS location of Chañaral 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 Chañaral are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chañaral 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
Chañaral 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 Chañaral 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 Chañaral 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 Chañaral are latitude -26.343° and longitude -70.6165°. In directional format: 26.343° S, 70.6165° W. These coordinates mark the center of Chañaral in Atacama and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chañaral is a city in Atacama, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Chañaral. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chañaral sits at: Latitude 26° 20' 35" S and Longitude 70° 36' 59" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Chañaral is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -26.343, -70.6165 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chañaral in Atacama. For broader context, explore the Atacama state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chañaral is Ricardo García Posada Airport (ESR), roughly 85 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chañaral is approximately 117 km (73 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.
Chañaral sits at an elevation of approximately 25 meters (82 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 Chañaral include Diego de Almagro, Caldera, Copiapó. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chañaral, sunrise is at 07:12 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 11h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chañaral's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chañaral is approximately 2,933 km (1,822 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 7,045 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chañaral — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tanxi, China, roughly 18 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.
Chañaral is approximately 791 km (492 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.
