Current Date And Time In Santa Elena, Ecuador
Monday, 31 August 2026
02:03:35 ECT
Capital: Santa Elena
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (ECT)
Population: 401,000
Area: 3,688.46 km²
State Code: SE
Explore the interactive satellite map of Santa Elena, a state or administrative region of 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 Santa Elena — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Santa Elena in Ecuador.
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) | 2.2267° S | 80.8595° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -2.2267 | -80.8595 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 2° 13' 36" S | 80° 51' 34" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 2° 13.6026' S | 80° 51.5699' W |
| State / Region | Santa Elena (Provincia de Santa Elena) |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Continent | South America |
| Capital | Santa Elena |
| State Code | SE |
| Time Zone | -06:00 to -05:00 |
| Districts | 3 |
| Population | 401,000 |
| Area (km²) | 3,688.46 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1,424.12 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 106.57 /km² |
| Elevation | 42 m / 139 ft |
| Area Rank | #22 in Ecuador |
| Population Rank | #14 of 23 in Ecuador |
| GPS (DD) | -2.2267, -80.8595 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Santa Elena to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Ecuador.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guayas | Ecuador | E | 109 km | 68 mi | ~1h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Manabí | Ecuador | N | 138 km | 86 mi | ~1h 43m | 🗺 View |
| El Oro | Ecuador | SE | 152 km | 95 mi | ~1h 54m | 🗺 View |
| Los Ríos | Ecuador | NE | 205 km | 127 mi | ~2h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Bolívar | Ecuador | E | 210 km | 130 mi | ~2h 37m | 🗺 View |
| Canar | Ecuador | E | 217 km | 135 mi | ~2h 42m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Santa Elena, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Elena, Santa Elena's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salinas | -2.2145° S | -80.9515° W | 12 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Elena | -2.2265° S | -80.8581° W | 43 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San José de Ancón | -1.7599° S | -80.769° W | 22 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Santa Elena is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Ecuador. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Santa Elena on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Ecuador.
The satellite view of Santa Elena helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Ecuador national map
Santa Elena occupies a distinct geographic zone within Ecuador in the South America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Santa Elena for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Ecuador. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Santa Elena 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Ecuador. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Santa Elena are latitude -2.2267° and longitude -80.8595°. In directional format: 2.2267° S, 80.8595° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Santa Elena in Ecuador and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Santa Elena is a state or administrative region of Ecuador, located in South America. Its capital city is Santa Elena. View the exact position of Santa Elena on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Santa Elena is at: Latitude 2° 13' 36" S and Longitude 80° 51' 34" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Santa Elena covers a total area of approximately 3,688.46 km² (1,424.12 mi²). This is roughly 1.30% of Ecuador's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Santa Elena is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -2.2267, -80.8595 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Santa Elena in Ecuador. For broader context, explore the Ecuador national map or nearby states.
Today in Santa Elena, sunrise is at 06:20 AM and sunset is at 06:26 PM, giving a day length of 12h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Santa Elena's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Santa Elena is approximately 248 km (154 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,994 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Santa Elena — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Balige, 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 place.
Santa Elena, the capital of Santa Elena, is approximately 341 km (212 mi) NE of Quito, the national capital of Ecuador, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
