Current Date And Time In Sonsón, Colombia
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:27:17 COT
State: Antioquia
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 33,598
District: Sonson
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sonsón, a city in Antioquia, Colombia, 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 Sonsón — 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 Sonsón.
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 Colombia operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 5.7106° N | 75.3107° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 5.7106 | -75.3107 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 5° 42' 38" N | 75° 18' 38" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 5° 42.6372' N | 75° 18.6414' W |
| City | Sonsón |
| State | Antioquia (Departamento de Antioquia) |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Sonson |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 33,598 |
| Elevation | 2,493 m / 8,180 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 5.7106, -75.3107 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sonsón 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 Antioquia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abejorral | Antioquia | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Nariño | Antioquia | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Argelia | Antioquia | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| La Unión | Antioquia | N | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| La Pintada | Antioquia | W | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Santa Bárbara | Antioquia | NW | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 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 Antioquia, the home state of Sonsón, along with each city's aerial distance from Medellín, Antioquia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellín | 6.245° N | -75.5715° W | 1,405 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bello | 6.3373° N | -75.558° W | 1,456 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Itagüí | 6.1846° N | -75.5991° W | 1,538 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Envigado | 6.1759° N | -75.5917° W | 1,539 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rionegro | 6.1552° N | -75.3737° W | 2,090 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Apartadó | 7.883° N | -76.6259° W | 31 m | 216 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chigorodó | 7.6664° N | -76.6811° W | 35 m | 200 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabaneta | 6.1515° N | -75.6166° W | 1,592 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caldas | 6.0911° N | -75.6357° W | 1,756 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caucasia | 7.9865° N | -75.1935° W | 50 m | 198 km | 🗺 View Map |
Jose Maria Córdova International Airport IATA: MDE 52 km (32 mi) from Sonsón |
The exact GPS location of Sonsón gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Antioquia. 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 Antioquia 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 Sonsón are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sonsón 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 Colombia map
Sonsón sits within Antioquia, Colombia, 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 Sonsón 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 Antioquia. › Browse every city in Antioquia
Coordinates for Sonsón 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 Colombia. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sonsón are latitude 5.7106° and longitude -75.3107°. In directional format: 5.7106° N, 75.3107° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sonsón in Antioquia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sonsón is a city in Antioquia, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Sonson. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sonsón sits at: Latitude 5° 42' 38" N and Longitude 75° 18' 38" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sonsón has a population of approximately 33,598 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Antioquia.
The interactive satellite map of Sonsón is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 5.7106, -75.3107 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sonsón in Antioquia. For broader context, explore the Antioquia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sonsón is Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE), roughly 52 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sonsón is approximately 66 km (41 mi) from Medellín, the capital of Antioquia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Antioquia.
Sonsón sits at an elevation of approximately 2,493 meters (8,180 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Antioquia.
The closest cities to Sonsón include Abejorral, Nariño, Argelia. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sonsón, sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 06:16 PM, giving a day length of 12h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sonsón's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sonsón is approximately 636 km (395 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,342 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sonsón — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kota Agung, Indonesia, roughly 24 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.
Sonsón is approximately 183 km (114 mi) SE of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
