Current Date And Time In Riohacha, Colombia
Friday, 14 August 2026
09:21:02 COT
State: La Guajira Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 188,014
District: Riohacha
Explore the interactive satellite map of Riohacha, a city in La Guajira 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 Riohacha — 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 Riohacha.
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) | 11.5444° N | 72.9072° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 11.5444 | -72.9072 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 32' 40" N | 72° 54' 26" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 32.6664' N | 72° 54.4332' W |
| City | Riohacha |
| State | La Guajira Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Riohacha |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 188,014 |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 11.5444, -72.9072 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Riohacha 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 La Guajira Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dibulla | La Guajira Department | SW | 53 km | 33 mi | ~53m | 🗺 View |
| Albania | La Guajira Department | SE | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Hatonuevo | La Guajira Department | S | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Manaure | La Guajira Department | NE | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Barrancas | La Guajira Department | S | 66 km | 41 mi | ~1h 6m | 🗺 View |
| Distracción | La Guajira Department | S | 72 km | 45 mi | ~1h 12m | 🗺 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 La Guajira Department, the home state of Riohacha, along with each city's aerial distance from Riohacha, La Guajira 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maicao | 11.3784° N | -72.2395° W | 52 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Juan del Cesar | 10.7711° N | -73.0031° W | 214 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barrancas | 10.9567° N | -72.7946° W | 160 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fonseca | 10.8861° N | -72.8487° W | 182 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Albania | 11.161° N | -72.5924° W | 94 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hatonuevo | 11.0694° N | -72.7669° W | 197 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villanueva | 10.6077° N | -72.979° W | 235 m | 104 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Distracción | 10.8978° N | -72.8867° W | 205 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manaure | 11.7751° N | -72.4445° W | 3 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Urumita | 10.561° N | -73.0134° W | 315 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
Almirante Padilla Airport IATA: RCH 3 km (2 mi) from Riohacha |
The exact GPS location of Riohacha gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside La Guajira 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 La Guajira 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 Riohacha are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Riohacha 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
Riohacha sits within La Guajira 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 Riohacha 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 La Guajira Department. › Browse every city in La Guajira Department
Coordinates for Riohacha 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 Riohacha are latitude 11.5444° and longitude -72.9072°. In directional format: 11.5444° N, 72.9072° W. These coordinates mark the center of Riohacha in La Guajira Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Riohacha is a city in La Guajira Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Riohacha. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Riohacha sits at: Latitude 11° 32' 40" N and Longitude 72° 54' 26" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Riohacha has a population of approximately 188,014 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in La Guajira Department.
The interactive satellite map of Riohacha is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 11.5444, -72.9072 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Riohacha in La Guajira Department. For broader context, explore the La Guajira Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Riohacha is Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Riohacha sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for La Guajira Department.
The closest cities to Riohacha include Dibulla, Albania, Hatonuevo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Riohacha, sunrise is at 05:39 AM and sunset is at 06:12 PM, giving a day length of 12h 32m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Riohacha's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Riohacha is approximately 1,285 km (799 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,952 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Riohacha — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Sindangkerta, Indonesia, roughly 434 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.
Riohacha is approximately 782 km (486 mi) S of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
