Current Date And Time In Vetas, Colombia
Monday, 27 July 2026
08:24:59 COT
State: Santander Department
Currency: Colombian Peso (COP)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (COT)
Population: 1,210
District: Vetas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Vetas, a city in Santander 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 Vetas — 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 Vetas.
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) | 7.3091° N | 72.8712° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 7.3091 | -72.8712 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 7° 18' 33" N | 72° 52' 16" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 7° 18.5466' N | 72° 52.2732' W |
| City | Vetas |
| State | Santander Department |
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Vetas |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 1,210 |
| Elevation | 3,257 m / 10,686 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 7.3091, -72.8712 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Vetas 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 Santander Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | Santander Department | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Charta | Santander Department | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Suratá | Santander Department | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Tona | Santander Department | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Matanza | Santander Department | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Los Santos | Santander Department | SW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 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 Santander Department, the home state of Vetas, along with each city's aerial distance from Bucaramanga, Santander 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga | 7.125° N | -73.119° W | 1,010 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Floridablanca | 7.0622° N | -73.0864° W | 928 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barrancabermeja | 7.0653° N | -73.8547° W | 83 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Piedecuesta | 6.9879° N | -73.0495° W | 1,014 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Girón | 7.0682° N | -73.1698° W | 706 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cimitarra | 6.3142° N | -73.9497° W | 156 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Gil | 6.5595° N | -73.1364° W | 1,152 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Wilches | 7.3483° N | -73.896° W | 67 m | 89 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Socorro | 6.4684° N | -73.2602° W | 1,234 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sabana de Torres | 7.3915° N | -73.4957° W | 137 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
Palonegro Airport IATA: BGA 40 km (25 mi) from Vetas |
The exact GPS location of Vetas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Santander 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 Santander 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 Vetas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Vetas 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
Vetas sits within Santander 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 Vetas 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 Santander Department. › Browse every city in Santander Department
Coordinates for Vetas 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 Vetas are latitude 7.3091° and longitude -72.8712°. In directional format: 7.3091° N, 72.8712° W. These coordinates mark the center of Vetas in Santander Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Vetas is a city in Santander Department, Colombia, on the continent of South America. It falls within Vetas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Vetas sits at: Latitude 7° 18' 33" N and Longitude 72° 52' 16" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Vetas has a population of approximately 1,210 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Santander Department.
The interactive satellite map of Vetas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 7.3091, -72.8712 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Vetas in Santander Department. For broader context, explore the Santander Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Vetas is Palonegro Airport (BGA), roughly 40 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Vetas is approximately 34 km (21 mi) from Bucaramanga, the capital of Santander Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Santander Department.
Vetas sits at an elevation of approximately 3,257 meters (10,686 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Santander Department.
The closest cities to Vetas include California, Charta, Suratá. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Vetas, sunrise is at 05:43 AM and sunset is at 06:12 PM, giving a day length of 12h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Vetas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Vetas is approximately 814 km (506 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,046 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Vetas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ankola, Indonesia, roughly 0 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.
Vetas is approximately 329 km (204 mi) SW of Bogota, the national capital of Colombia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
