Current Date And Time In Buenavista, Ecuador
Sunday, 26 July 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Buenavista, a city in Loja, 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 Buenavista — 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 Buenavista.
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) | 3.8919° S | 79.7157° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.8919 | -79.7157 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 53' 31" S | 79° 42' 57" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 53.5164' S | 79° 42.9432' W |
| City | Buenavista |
| State | Loja (Provincia de Loja) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Chaguarpamba |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Elevation | 1,062 m / 3,484 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.8919, -79.7157 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Buenavista 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 Loja.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillos | Loja | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Chaguarpamba | Loja | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Cangonamá | Loja | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Olmedo | Loja | SE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| San Antonio | Loja | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Yamana | Loja | S | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 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 Loja, the home state of Buenavista, along with each city's aerial distance from Loja, Loja'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loja | -3.9931° S | -79.2042° W | 2,060 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Catamayo | -3.9866° S | -79.3576° W | 1,452 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cariamanga | -4.328° S | -79.5558° W | 2,185 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Macará | -4.3818° S | -79.9452° W | 549 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Catacocha | -4.0503° S | -79.6498° W | 1,874 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Celica | -4.103° S | -79.956° W | 2,003 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Amarillos | -3.8723° S | -79.6932° W | 972 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cangonamá | -3.9653° S | -79.7028° W | 1,771 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chaguarpamba | -3.8778° S | -79.6446° W | 1,291 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Changaimina | -4.2222° S | -79.524° W | 1,968 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport IATA: ETR 59 km (37 mi) from Buenavista |
The exact GPS location of Buenavista gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Loja. 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 Loja 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 Buenavista are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Buenavista 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
Buenavista sits within Loja, 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 Buenavista 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 Loja. › Browse every city in Loja
Coordinates for Buenavista 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 Buenavista are latitude -3.8919° and longitude -79.7157°. In directional format: 3.8919° S, 79.7157° W. These coordinates mark the center of Buenavista in Loja and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Buenavista is a city in Loja, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Chaguarpamba. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Buenavista sits at: Latitude 3° 53' 31" S and Longitude 79° 42' 57" 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 Buenavista is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.8919, -79.7157 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Buenavista in Loja. For broader context, explore the Loja state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Buenavista is Santa Rosa - Artillery Colonel Victor Larrea International Airport (ETR), roughly 59 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Buenavista is approximately 58 km (36 mi) from Loja, the capital of Loja, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Loja.
Buenavista sits at an elevation of approximately 1,062 meters (3,484 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Loja.
The closest cities to Buenavista include Amarillos, Chaguarpamba, Cangonamá. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Buenavista, sunrise is at 06:26 AM and sunset is at 06:24 PM, giving a day length of 11h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Buenavista's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Buenavista is approximately 433 km (269 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,853 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Buenavista — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Pangkor, Malaysia, roughly 48 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.
Buenavista is approximately 428 km (266 mi) N of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
