Current Date And Time In Cristóbal Colón, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:21:23 ECT
State: Carchi
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
District: Cantón Montúfar
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cristóbal Colón, a city in Carchi, Ecuador, 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 Cristóbal Colón — 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 Cristóbal Colón.
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 Ecuador operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 0.606° N | 77.8119° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 0.606 | -77.8119 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 36' 22" N | 77° 48' 43" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 36.36' N | 77° 48.7152' W |
| City | Cristóbal Colón |
| State | Carchi (Provincia de Carchi) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Cantón Montúfar |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Elevation | 2,824 m / 9,266 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 0.606, -77.8119 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cristóbal Colón 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 Carchi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Gabriel | Carchi | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Piartal | Carchi | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Fernández Salvador | Carchi | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| La Paz | Carchi | SW | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| El Ángel | Carchi | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Bolívar | Carchi | SW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Carchi, the home state of Cristóbal Colón, along with each city's aerial distance from Tulcán, Carchi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulcán | 0.8124° N | -77.7171° W | 2,962 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Gabriel | 0.5935° N | -77.8307° W | 2,860 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Ángel | 0.6202° N | -77.941° W | 3,210 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bolívar | 0.5025° N | -77.9053° W | 2,514 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Concepción | 0.6054° N | -78.1265° W | 1,370 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fernández Salvador | 0.6° N | -77.7523° W | 2,862 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| García Moreno | 0.5602° N | -77.9482° W | 3,064 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Libertad | 0.6533° N | -77.9438° W | 3,072 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Paz | 0.5096° N | -77.866° W | 2,702 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Andes | 0.4981° N | -77.9383° W | 2,570 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport IATA: TUA 25 km (16 mi) from Cristóbal Colón |
The exact GPS location of Cristóbal Colón gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Carchi. 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 Carchi 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 Cristóbal Colón are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cristóbal Colón 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 Ecuador map
Cristóbal Colón sits within Carchi, Ecuador, 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 Cristóbal Colón 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 Carchi. › Browse every city in Carchi
Coordinates for Cristóbal Colón 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 Ecuador. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Cristóbal Colón are latitude 0.606° and longitude -77.8119°. In directional format: 0.606° N, 77.8119° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cristóbal Colón in Carchi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cristóbal Colón is a city in Carchi, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Cantón Montúfar. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cristóbal Colón sits at: Latitude 0° 36' 22" N and Longitude 77° 48' 43" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Cristóbal Colón is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.606, -77.8119 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cristóbal Colón in Carchi. For broader context, explore the Carchi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cristóbal Colón is Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA), roughly 25 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cristóbal Colón is approximately 25 km (16 mi) from Tulcán, the capital of Carchi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Carchi.
Cristóbal Colón sits at an elevation of approximately 2,824 meters (9,266 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Carchi.
The closest cities to Cristóbal Colón include San Gabriel, Piartal, Fernández Salvador. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cristóbal Colón, sunrise is at 06:11 AM and sunset is at 06:21 PM, giving a day length of 12h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cristóbal Colón's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cristóbal Colón is approximately 67 km (42 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,662 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cristóbal Colón — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pangkalan Kasai, Indonesia, roughly 23 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.
Cristóbal Colón is approximately 122 km (76 mi) SW of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
