Current Date And Time In El Empalme, Ecuador
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:30:07 ECT
State: Guayas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 48,754
District: El Empalme
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Empalme, a city in Guayas, 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 El Empalme — 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 El Empalme.
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) | 1.0449° S | 79.6384° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -1.0449 | -79.6384 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 1° 2' 42" S | 79° 38' 18" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 1° 2.6946' S | 79° 38.304' W |
| City | El Empalme |
| State | Guayas (Provincia de Guayas) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | El Empalme |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1961-05-27 |
| Population | 48,754 |
| Elevation | 106 m / 348 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -1.0449, -79.6384 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Empalme 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 Guayas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velasco Ibarra | Guayas | E | 1 km | 0 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| El Rosario | Guayas | W | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Balzar | Guayas | SW | 46 km | 29 mi | ~46m | 🗺 View |
| Colimes | Guayas | SW | 69 km | 43 mi | ~1h 9m | 🗺 View |
| Palestina | Guayas | SW | 75 km | 47 mi | ~1h 15m | 🗺 View |
| General Vernaza | Guayas | S | 82 km | 51 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 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 Guayas, the home state of El Empalme, along with each city's aerial distance from Guayaquil, Guayas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guayaquil | -2.1962° S | -79.8862° W | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eloy Alfaro | -2.1692° S | -79.8399° W | 3 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Daule | -1.8603° S | -79.9768° W | 28 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Milagro | -2.134° S | -79.5934° W | 14 m | 33 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Libertad | -2.233° S | -80.9104° W | 28 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Balzar | -1.3655° S | -79.9051° W | 41 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naranjito | -2.1707° S | -79.465° W | 166 m | 47 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Triunfo | -1.9333° S | -79.9667° W | 6 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Naranjal | -2.6764° S | -79.6174° W | 60 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Posorja | -2.7092° S | -80.2472° W | 1 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cotopaxi International Airport IATA: LTX 115 km (71 mi) from El Empalme |
The exact GPS location of El Empalme gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Guayas. 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 Guayas 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 El Empalme are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Empalme 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
El Empalme sits within Guayas, 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 El Empalme 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 Guayas. › Browse every city in Guayas
Coordinates for El Empalme 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 El Empalme are latitude -1.0449° and longitude -79.6384°. In directional format: 1.0449° S, 79.6384° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Empalme in Guayas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Empalme is a city in Guayas, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within El Empalme. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Empalme sits at: Latitude 1° 2' 42" S and Longitude 79° 38' 18" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Empalme has a population of approximately 48,754 people. This is roughly 1.111% of Guayas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Guayas.
The interactive satellite map of El Empalme is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -1.0449, -79.6384 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Empalme in Guayas. For broader context, explore the Guayas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Empalme is Cotopaxi International Airport (LTX), roughly 115 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Empalme is approximately 131 km (81 mi) from Guayaquil, the capital of Guayas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Guayas.
El Empalme sits at an elevation of approximately 106 meters (348 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Guayas.
The closest cities to El Empalme include Velasco Ibarra, El Rosario, Balzar. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Empalme, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 06:27 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Empalme's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Empalme is approximately 116 km (72 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,864 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Empalme — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dalududalu, Indonesia, roughly 14 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.
El Empalme is approximately 153 km (95 mi) NE of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
