Current Date And Time In Sandy Bay, Jamaica
Friday, 14 August 2026
11:23:35 EST
State: Hanover
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 4,520
District: Sandy Bay
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sandy Bay, a city in Hanover, Jamaica, 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 Sandy Bay — 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 Sandy Bay.
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 Jamaica operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.4485° N | 78.0732° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.4485 | -78.0732 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 26' 55" N | 78° 4' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 26.9124' N | 78° 4.3926' W |
| City | Sandy Bay |
| State | Hanover |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Sandy Bay |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Population | 4,520 |
| Elevation | 23 m / 75 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.4485, -78.0732 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sandy Bay 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 Hanover.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican | Hanover | W | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Cascade | Hanover | SW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Lucea | Hanover | W | 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 Hanover, the home state of Sandy Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Lucea, Hanover'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican | 18.4504° N | -78.1014° W | 12 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lucea | 18.451° N | -78.1736° W | 12 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cascade | 18.3975° N | -78.1034° W | 329 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sangster International Airport IATA: MBJ 18 km (11 mi) from Sandy Bay |
The exact GPS location of Sandy Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Hanover. 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 Hanover 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 Sandy Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sandy Bay 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 Jamaica map
Sandy Bay sits within Hanover, Jamaica, 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 Sandy Bay 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 Hanover. › Browse every city in Hanover
Coordinates for Sandy Bay 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 Jamaica. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sandy Bay are latitude 18.4485° and longitude -78.0732°. In directional format: 18.4485° N, 78.0732° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sandy Bay in Hanover and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sandy Bay is a city in Hanover, Jamaica, on the continent of North America. It falls within Sandy Bay. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sandy Bay sits at: Latitude 18° 26' 55" N and Longitude 78° 4' 24" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sandy Bay has a population of approximately 4,520 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Hanover.
The interactive satellite map of Sandy Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.4485, -78.0732 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sandy Bay in Hanover. For broader context, explore the Hanover state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sandy Bay is Sangster International Airport (MBJ), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sandy Bay is approximately 11 km (7 mi) from Lucea, the capital of Hanover, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Hanover.
Sandy Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 23 meters (75 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Hanover.
The closest cities to Sandy Bay include Barbican, Cascade, Lucea. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sandy Bay, sunrise is at 05:52 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sandy Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sandy Bay is approximately 2,054 km (1,276 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,244 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sandy Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 1,320 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.
Sandy Bay is approximately 144 km (90 mi) E of Kingston, the national capital of Jamaica, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.