Current Date And Time In La Unión, Ecuador
Thursday, 13 August 2026
09:57:12 ECT
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Unión, a city in Esmeraldas, 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 La Unión — 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 La Unión.
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) | 0.8102° N | 79.866° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 0.8102 | -79.866 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 48' 37" N | 79° 51' 58" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 48.6102' N | 79° 51.96' W |
| City | La Unión |
| State | Esmeraldas (Provincia de Esmeraldas) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Atacames |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Elevation | 15 m / 49 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 0.8102, -79.866 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Unión 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 Esmeraldas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Bocana | Esmeraldas | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Atacames | Esmeraldas | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Tonchigüe | Esmeraldas | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Tonsupa | Esmeraldas | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Chontaduro | Esmeraldas | SE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Galera | Esmeraldas | W | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 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 Esmeraldas, the home state of La Unión, along with each city's aerial distance from Esmeraldas, Esmeraldas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeraldas | 0.9592° N | -79.654° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rosa Zarate | 0.3278° N | -79.4741° W | 88 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Lorenzo de Esmeraldas | 1.2863° N | -78.8351° W | 14 m | 98 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Muisne | 0.6105° N | -80.0186° W | 4 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Valdez | 1.2492° N | -78.9831° W | 7 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pampanal de Bolívar | 1.3525° N | -78.8936° W | 7 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anchayacu | 0.9546° N | -79.059° W | 3 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Atacames | 0.869° N | -79.8481° W | 1 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bolívar | 0.446° N | -80.0438° W | 1 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Borbón | 1.0881° N | -78.9895° W | 15 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
Carlos Concha Torres International Airport IATA: ESM 33 km (20 mi) from La Unión |
The exact GPS location of La Unión gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Esmeraldas. 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 Esmeraldas 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 La Unión are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of La Unión 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
La Unión sits within Esmeraldas, 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 La Unión 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 Esmeraldas. › Browse every city in Esmeraldas
Coordinates for La Unión 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 La Unión are latitude 0.8102° and longitude -79.866°. In directional format: 0.8102° N, 79.866° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Unión in Esmeraldas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Unión is a city in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Atacames. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Unión sits at: Latitude 0° 48' 37" N and Longitude 79° 51' 58" 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 La Unión is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 0.8102, -79.866 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Unión in Esmeraldas. For broader context, explore the Esmeraldas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Unión is Carlos Concha Torres International Airport (ESM), roughly 33 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Unión is approximately 29 km (18 mi) from Esmeraldas, the capital of Esmeraldas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Esmeraldas.
La Unión sits at an elevation of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Esmeraldas.
The closest cities to La Unión include La Bocana, Atacames, Tonchigüe. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Unión, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 12h 10m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Unión's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Unión is approximately 90 km (56 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,890 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Unión — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pauhambar, Indonesia, roughly 19 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.
La Unión is approximately 189 km (117 mi) SE of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
