Current Date And Time In Punta Arenas, Chile
Friday, 14 August 2026
11:26:50 CLT
State: Region of Magallanes
Currency: Chilean Peso (CLP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (CLT)
Population: 117,430
District: Provincia de Magallanes
Explore the interactive satellite map of Punta Arenas, a city in Region of Magallanes, 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 Punta Arenas — 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 Punta Arenas.
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) | 53.1628° S | 70.9092° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -53.1628 | -70.9092 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 9' 46" S | 70° 54' 33" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 9.7692' S | 70° 54.5532' W |
| City | Punta Arenas |
| State | Region of Magallanes |
| Country | Chile |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Magallanes |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -04:00 |
| Founded | 1848-12-18 |
| Population | 117,430 |
| Area (km²) | 37.62 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 14.53 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 3,121.48 /km² |
| GPS (DD) | -53.1628, -70.9092 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Punta Arenas 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 Region of Magallanes.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porvenir | Region of Magallanes | SE | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Cámeron | Region of Magallanes | SE | 99 km | 62 mi | ~1h 39m | 🗺 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 Region of Magallanes, the home state of Punta Arenas, along with each city's aerial distance from Punta Arenas, Region of Magallanes'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Natales | -51.7299° S | -72.506° W | 16 m | 193 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Porvenir | -53.296° S | -70.3663° W | 25 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Williams | -54.9336° S | -67.6096° W | 7 m | 292 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cámeron | -53.6399° S | -69.6469° W | 11 m | 99 km | 🗺 View Map |
President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport IATA: PUQ 18 km (11 mi) from Punta Arenas |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Puerto Natales |
The exact GPS location of Punta Arenas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Region of Magallanes. 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 Region of Magallanes 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 Punta Arenas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Punta Arenas 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
Punta Arenas sits within Region of Magallanes, 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 Punta Arenas 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 Region of Magallanes. › Browse every city in Region of Magallanes
Coordinates for Punta Arenas 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 Punta Arenas are latitude -53.1628° and longitude -70.9092°. In directional format: 53.1628° S, 70.9092° W. These coordinates mark the center of Punta Arenas in Region of Magallanes and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Punta Arenas is a city in Region of Magallanes, Chile, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Magallanes. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Punta Arenas sits at: Latitude 53° 9' 46" S and Longitude 70° 54' 33" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Punta Arenas has a population of approximately 117,430 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Region of Magallanes.
The interactive satellite map of Punta Arenas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -53.1628, -70.9092 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Punta Arenas in Region of Magallanes. For broader context, explore the Region of Magallanes state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Punta Arenas is President Carlos Ibáñez International Airport (PUQ), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
The closest cities to Punta Arenas include Porvenir, Cámeron. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Punta Arenas, sunrise is at 07:59 AM and sunset is at 05:37 PM, giving a day length of 9h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Punta Arenas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Punta Arenas is approximately 5,918 km (3,677 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 4,733 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Punta Arenas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ust’-Barguzin, Russia, roughly 28 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.
Punta Arenas is approximately 2,191 km (1,362 mi) N of Santiago, the national capital of Chile, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
