Current Date And Time In Huasco, Chile
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
17:43:27 CLT
State: Atacama
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 8,977
District: Provincia de Huasco
Explore the interactive satellite map of Huasco, 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 Huasco — 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 Huasco.
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) | 28.466° S | 71.2228° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -28.466 | -71.2228 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 28° 27' 58" S | 71° 13' 22" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 28° 27.9594' S | 71° 13.3656' W |
| City | Huasco |
| State | Atacama |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Huasco |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Population | 8,977 |
| Elevation | 29 m / 95 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -28.466, -71.2228 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Huasco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freirina | Atacama | E | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Vallenar | Atacama | E | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 View |
| Alto del Carmen | Atacama | SE | 79 km | 49 mi | ~1h 19m | 🗺 View |
| Vallenar | Atacama | E | 95 km | 59 mi | ~1h 35m | 🗺 View |
| Tranque Lautaro | Atacama | NE | 129 km | 80 mi | ~2h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Tierra Amarilla | Atacama | NE | 146 km | 91 mi | ~2h 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 Atacama, the home state of Huasco, 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 |
| 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 141 km (88 mi) from Huasco |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Copiapó |
| 🗺 Map of Caldera |
The exact GPS location of Huasco 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 Huasco are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Huasco 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
Huasco 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 Huasco 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 Huasco 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 Huasco are latitude -28.466° and longitude -71.2228°. In directional format: 28.466° S, 71.2228° W. These coordinates mark the center of Huasco in Atacama and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Huasco is a city in Atacama, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Huasco. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Huasco sits at: Latitude 28° 27' 58" S and Longitude 71° 13' 22" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Huasco has a population of approximately 8,977 people. This is roughly 3.150% 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 Huasco is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.466, -71.2228 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Huasco in Atacama. For broader context, explore the Atacama state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Huasco is Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO), roughly 141 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Huasco is approximately 150 km (93 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.
Huasco sits at an elevation of approximately 29 meters (95 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 Huasco include Freirina, Vallenar, Alto del Carmen. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Huasco, sunrise is at 07:17 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 11h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Huasco's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Huasco is approximately 3,169 km (1,969 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 6,970 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Huasco — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gaotian, 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.
Huasco is approximately 558 km (347 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.
