Current Date And Time In Puerto Alto, Honduras
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:21:18 CST
State: Cortés Department
Currency: Honduran Lempira (HNL)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CST)
Population: 1,385
District: Puerto Cortés
Explore the interactive satellite map of Puerto Alto, a city in Cortés Department, Honduras, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Puerto Alto — 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 Puerto Alto.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Honduras operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 15.7° N | 87.8667° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 15.7 | -87.8667 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 15° 41' 60" N | 87° 52' 0" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 15° 42' N | 87° 52.0002' W |
| City | Puerto Alto |
| State | Cortés Department (Cortes) |
| Country | Honduras |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Puerto Cortés |
| Time Zone | -06:00 |
| Population | 1,385 |
| Elevation | 11 m / 36 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 15.7, -87.8667 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Puerto Alto 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 Cortés Department.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Blanquito | Cortés Department | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Baracoa | Cortés Department | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| La Bueso | Cortés Department | S | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| El Rancho | Cortés Department | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Quebrada Seca | Cortés Department | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Monterrey | Cortés Department | 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 Cortés Department, the home state of Puerto Alto, along with each city's aerial distance from San Pedro Sula, Cortés Department'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Pedro Sula | 15.5059° N | -88.0259° W | 90 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Choloma | 15.6144° N | -87.953° W | 41 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Cortez | 15.8256° N | -87.9297° W | 10 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Lima | 15.4333° N | -87.9167° W | 33 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villanueva | 15.3148° N | -87.9938° W | 85 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cofradía | 15.4° N | -88.15° W | 111 m | 18 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Potrerillos | 15.2301° N | -87.9639° W | 48 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Cruz de Yojoa | 14.9809° N | -87.8909° W | 477 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baracoa | 15.7758° N | -87.8526° W | 28 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pimienta Vieja | 15.2333° N | -87.9667° W | 92 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport IATA: SAP 28 km (18 mi) from Puerto Alto |
The exact GPS location of Puerto Alto gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Cortés Department. 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 Cortés Department 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 Puerto Alto are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Puerto Alto 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 Honduras map
Puerto Alto sits within Cortés Department, Honduras, in the North 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 Puerto Alto 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 Cortés Department. › Browse every city in Cortés Department
Coordinates for Puerto Alto 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 Honduras. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Puerto Alto are latitude 15.7° and longitude -87.8667°. In directional format: 15.7° N, 87.8667° W. These coordinates mark the center of Puerto Alto in Cortés Department and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Puerto Alto is a city in Cortés Department, Honduras, on the continent of North America. It falls within Puerto Cortés. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Puerto Alto sits at: Latitude 15° 41' 60" N and Longitude 87° 52' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Puerto Alto has a population of approximately 1,385 people. This is roughly 0.085% of Cortés Department's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Cortés Department.
The interactive satellite map of Puerto Alto is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 15.7, -87.8667 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Puerto Alto in Cortés Department. For broader context, explore the Cortés Department state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Puerto Alto is Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP), roughly 28 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Puerto Alto is approximately 28 km (17 mi) from San Pedro Sula, the capital of Cortés Department, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Cortés Department.
Puerto Alto sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Cortés Department.
The closest cities to Puerto Alto include Río Blanquito, Baracoa, La Bueso. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Puerto Alto, sunrise is at 05:34 AM and sunset is at 06:17 PM, giving a day length of 12h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Puerto Alto's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Puerto Alto is approximately 1,748 km (1,086 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,416 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Puerto Alto — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Manna, Indonesia, roughly 1,716 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.
Puerto Alto is approximately 193 km (120 mi) S of Tegucigalpa, the national capital of Honduras, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
