Current Date And Time In Tulcán, Ecuador
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:33:35 ECT
State: Carchi
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 86,498
District: Cantón Tulcán
Explore the interactive satellite map of Tulcán, 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 Tulcán — 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 Tulcán.
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) | 0.8124° N | 77.7171° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 0.8124 | -77.7171 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 48' 45" N | 77° 43' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 48.744' N | 77° 43.0254' W |
| City | Tulcán |
| State | Carchi (Provincia de Carchi) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Cantón Tulcán |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1535-06-21 |
| Population | 86,498 |
| Area (km²) | 15.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.79 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 5,766.53 /km² |
| Elevation | 2,962 m / 9,718 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 0.8124, -77.7171 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Tulcán 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fernández Salvador | Carchi | S | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Cristóbal Colón | Carchi | SW | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| San Gabriel | Carchi | SW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Piartal | Carchi | S | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| La Libertad | Carchi | SW | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| El Ángel | Carchi | SW | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 Tulcán, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Cristóbal Colón | 0.606° N | -77.8119° W | 2,824 m | 25 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 1 km (1 mi) from Tulcán |
The exact GPS location of Tulcán 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 Tulcán are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Tulcán 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
Tulcán 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 Tulcán 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 Tulcán 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 Tulcán are latitude 0.8124° and longitude -77.7171°. In directional format: 0.8124° N, 77.7171° W. These coordinates mark the center of Tulcán in Carchi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Tulcán is a city in Carchi, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Cantón Tulcán. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Tulcán sits at: Latitude 0° 48' 45" N and Longitude 77° 43' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Tulcán has a population of approximately 86,498 people. This is roughly 46.256% of Carchi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Carchi.
The interactive satellite map of Tulcán is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.8124, -77.7171 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Tulcán in Carchi. For broader context, explore the Carchi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Tulcán is Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA), roughly 1 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Tulcán sits at an elevation of approximately 2,962 meters (9,718 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 Tulcán include Fernández Salvador, Cristóbal Colón, San Gabriel. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Tulcán, sunrise is at 06:10 AM and sunset is at 06:21 PM, giving a day length of 12h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Tulcán's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Tulcán is approximately 90 km (56 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,651 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Tulcán — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pangkalan Kasai, Indonesia, roughly 28 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.
Tulcán is approximately 147 km (91 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.
