Current Date And Time In El Retorno, Colombia
Friday, 14 August 2026
16:41:05 COT
State: Guaviare Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 11,340
District: El Retorno
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Retorno, a city in Guaviare Department, 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 El Retorno — 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 El Retorno.
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) | 2.3302° N | 72.6277° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 2.3302 | -72.6277 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 19' 49" N | 72° 37' 40" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 19.8132' N | 72° 37.659' W |
| City | El Retorno |
| State | Guaviare Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | El Retorno |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 11,340 |
| Elevation | 205 m / 673 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 2.3302, -72.6277 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Retorno 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 Guaviare Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José del Guaviare | Guaviare Department | N | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Calamar | Guaviare Department | S | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Miraflores | Guaviare Department | SE | 134 km | 83 mi | ~2h 14m | 🗺 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 Guaviare Department, the home state of El Retorno, along with each city's aerial distance from San José del Guaviare, Guaviare Department'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José del Guaviare | 2.568° N | -72.6397° W | 302 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miraflores | 1.3367° N | -71.9511° W | 209 m | 157 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Calamar | 1.9596° N | -72.6532° W | 221 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport IATA: SJE 28 km (17 mi) from El Retorno |
The exact GPS location of El Retorno gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Guaviare Department. 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 Guaviare Department 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 El Retorno are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Retorno 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
El Retorno sits within Guaviare Department, 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 El Retorno 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 Guaviare Department. › Browse every city in Guaviare Department
Coordinates for El Retorno 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 El Retorno are latitude 2.3302° and longitude -72.6277°. In directional format: 2.3302° N, 72.6277° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Retorno in Guaviare Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Retorno is a city in Guaviare Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within El Retorno. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Retorno sits at: Latitude 2° 19' 49" N and Longitude 72° 37' 40" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Retorno has a population of approximately 11,340 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Guaviare Department.
The interactive satellite map of El Retorno is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 2.3302, -72.6277 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Retorno in Guaviare Department. For broader context, explore the Guaviare Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Retorno is Jorge E. Gonzalez Torres Airport (SJE), roughly 28 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Retorno is approximately 26 km (16 mi) from San José del Guaviare, the capital of Guaviare Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Guaviare Department.
El Retorno sits at an elevation of approximately 205 meters (673 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Guaviare Department.
The closest cities to El Retorno include San José del Guaviare, Calamar, Miraflores. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Retorno, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 06:01 PM, giving a day length of 12h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Retorno's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Retorno is approximately 259 km (161 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,078 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Retorno — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia, roughly 53 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.
El Retorno is approximately 300 km (187 mi) NW of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
