Current Date And Time In La Merced, Ecuador
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:41:40 ECT
Explore the interactive satellite map of La Merced, a city in Pichincha, 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 Merced — 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 Merced.
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) | 0.2929° S | 78.3998° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -0.2929 | -78.3998 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 0° 17' 34" S | 78° 23' 59" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 0° 17.5716' S | 78° 23.9862' W |
| City | La Merced |
| State | Pichincha (Provincia de Pichincha) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Quito |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Elevation | 2,587 m / 8,488 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -0.2929, -78.3998 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Merced 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 Pichincha.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alangasí | Pichincha | SW | 2 km | 2 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| San Rafael | Pichincha | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Sangolquí | Pichincha | SW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Conocoto | Pichincha | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Tumbaco | Pichincha | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Cumbayá | Pichincha | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 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 Pichincha, the home state of La Merced, along with each city's aerial distance from Quito, Pichincha'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quito | -0.2299° S | -78.525° W | 2,854 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pomasqui | -0.0542° S | -78.4538° W | 2,457 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cayambe | 0.041° N | -78.1464° W | 2,911 m | 52 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Machachi | -0.5127° S | -78.5707° W | 2,905 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oyambarillo | -0.1952° S | -78.3317° W | 2,555 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sangolquí | -0.3341° S | -78.4522° W | 2,513 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alangasí | -0.3074° S | -78.4161° W | 2,615 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ascázubi | -0.0833° S | -78.2931° W | 2,646 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Calderón | -0.1051° S | -78.4314° W | 2,536 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cangahua | -0.063° S | -78.1672° W | 3,306 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
Mariscal Sucre International Airport IATA: UIO 19 km (12 mi) from La Merced |
The exact GPS location of La Merced gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Pichincha. 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 Pichincha 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 Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced sits within Pichincha, 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 Merced 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 Pichincha. › Browse every city in Pichincha
Coordinates for La Merced 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 Merced are latitude -0.2929° and longitude -78.3998°. In directional format: 0.2929° S, 78.3998° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Merced in Pichincha and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
La Merced is a city in Pichincha, Ecuador, on the continent of South America. It falls within Quito. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Merced sits at: Latitude 0° 17' 34" S and Longitude 78° 23' 59" 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 Merced is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -0.2929, -78.3998 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Merced in Pichincha. For broader context, explore the Pichincha state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to La Merced is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), roughly 19 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
La Merced is approximately 16 km (10 mi) from Quito, the capital of Pichincha, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Pichincha.
La Merced sits at an elevation of approximately 2,587 meters (8,488 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Pichincha.
The closest cities to La Merced include Alangasí, San Rafael, Sangolquí. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in La Merced, sunrise is at 06:14 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 12h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Merced's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
La Merced is approximately 33 km (20 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,727 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of La Merced — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tanjung Balai-Meral, Indonesia, roughly 12 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 Merced is approximately 16 km (10 mi) NW of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
