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San Nicolás de Carretas, Chihuahua, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In San Nicolás de Carretas, Mexico

Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:44:49 CDT
State: Chihuahua
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 726
District: Gran Morelos

🗺 Map of San Nicolás de Carretas, Chihuahua, Mexico – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of San Nicolás de Carretas, a city in Chihuahua, Mexico, 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 San Nicolás de Carretas — 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 San Nicolás de Carretas.

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 Mexico operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of San Nicolás de Carretas, Chihuahua

📍 LATITUDE
28.25°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
106.51°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)28.2495° N106.5097° W
Signed Decimal Degrees28.2495-106.5097
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)28° 14' 58" N106° 30' 35" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)28° 14.97' N106° 30.5802' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in San Nicolás de Carretas Today

🔥 SUNRISE
07:34 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:47 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 12m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
02:10 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from San Nicolás de Carretas’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 San Nicolás de Carretas’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
3,145 km
(1,954 mi) • San Nicolás de Carretas is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
10,444 km
(6,490 mi) • San Nicolás de Carretas is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
28.25° S, 73.49° E
The point exactly opposite San Nicolás de Carretas through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from San Nicolás de Carretas, you'd surface nearest to Port Sud-Est, Mauritius, about 1,389 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of San Nicolás de Carretas

📍 Location Details

CitySan Nicolás de Carretas
StateChihuahua
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
DistrictGran Morelos
Time Zone-08:00 to -06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population726
Elevation1,674 m / 5,492 ft
GPS (DD)28.2495, -106.5097

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of San Nicolás de Carretas

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Chihuahua
Parent Country: Mexico

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 726
🏆 State Rank: #152 of 206 most populous in Chihuahua
🏠 Share of Chihuahua Population: 0.019%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Nicolás de Carretas 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 Chihuahua.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
La PazChihuahuaSE6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
San LorenzoChihuahuaS11 km7 mi~11m🗺 View
Santa IsabelChihuahuaNE17 km11 mi~17m🗺 View
TutuacaChihuahuaS25 km15 mi~25m🗺 View
CusihuiriachiChihuahuaW32 km20 mi~32m🗺 View
Guadalupe Victoria (Santa Lucía)ChihuahuaNW32 km20 mi~32m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from San Nicolás de Carretas to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Mexico City
1,234 km (767 mi)
SE of San Nicolás de Carretas • ~20h 34m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Chihuahua

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Chihuahua, the home state of San Nicolás de Carretas, along with each city's aerial distance from Chihuahua City, Chihuahua's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Ciudad Juárez31.7202° N-106.4608° W1,124 m-🗺 View Map
Chihuahua28.6353° N-106.0889° W1,437 m-🗺 View Map
Cuauhtémoc28.4063° N-106.8667° W2,086 m-🗺 View Map
Ciudad Delicias28.1901° N-105.4701° W1,172 m-🗺 View Map
Hidalgo del Parral26.9299° N-105.6662° W1,722 m-🗺 View Map
Nuevo Casas Grandes30.4155° N-107.9117° W1,455 m-🗺 View Map
Santa Rosalía de Camargo27.6789° N-105.1716° W1,240 m-🗺 View Map
José Mariano Jiménez27.1308° N-104.9239° W1,384 m-🗺 View Map
Ojinaga29.5669° N-104.5449° W805 m-🗺 View Map
Manuel Ojinaga29.5644° N-104.4164° W799 m-🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport
IATA: CUU
73 km (46 mi) from San Nicolás de Carretas
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🌍 San Nicolás de Carretas Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of San Nicolás de Carretas Matter

The exact GPS location of San Nicolás de Carretas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Chihuahua. 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 Chihuahua state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for San Nicolás de Carretas Mapping

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 San Nicolás de Carretas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for San Nicolás de Carretas

The satellite view of San Nicolás de Carretas 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 Mexico map

🌎 Regional Position of San Nicolás de Carretas in Chihuahua

San Nicolás de Carretas sits within Chihuahua, Mexico, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with San Nicolás de Carretas Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of San Nicolás de Carretas 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 Chihuahua. › Browse every city in Chihuahua

💻 Using San Nicolás de Carretas Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for San Nicolás de Carretas 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 Mexico. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use San Nicolás de Carretas Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of San Nicolás de Carretas directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to San Nicolás de Carretas. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Chihuahua CitiesAccess the full city directory for Chihuahua ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About San Nicolás de Carretas Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of San Nicolás de Carretas?

The GPS coordinates of San Nicolás de Carretas are latitude 28.2495° and longitude -106.5097°. In directional format: 28.2495° N, 106.5097° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Nicolás de Carretas in Chihuahua and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is San Nicolás de Carretas located?

San Nicolás de Carretas is a city in Chihuahua, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Gran Morelos. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of San Nicolás de Carretas?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Nicolás de Carretas sits at: Latitude 28° 14' 58" N and Longitude 106° 30' 35" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of San Nicolás de Carretas?

San Nicolás de Carretas has a population of approximately 726 people. This is roughly 0.019% of Chihuahua's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Chihuahua.

🗺 How can I view San Nicolás de Carretas on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of San Nicolás de Carretas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 28.2495, -106.5097 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Nicolás de Carretas in Chihuahua. For broader context, explore the Chihuahua state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to San Nicolás de Carretas?

The nearest airport to San Nicolás de Carretas is General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU), roughly 73 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of San Nicolás de Carretas?

San Nicolás de Carretas sits at an elevation of approximately 1,674 meters (5,492 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Chihuahua.

🗺 Which cities are closest to San Nicolás de Carretas?

The closest cities to San Nicolás de Carretas include La Paz, San Lorenzo, Santa Isabel. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in San Nicolás de Carretas today?

Today in San Nicolás de Carretas, sunrise is at 07:34 AM and sunset is at 08:47 PM, giving a day length of 13h 12m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Nicolás de Carretas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is San Nicolás de Carretas from the Equator?

San Nicolás de Carretas is approximately 3,145 km (1,954 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,444 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from San Nicolás de Carretas?

The antipodal point of San Nicolás de Carretas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port Sud-Est, Mauritius, roughly 1,389 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.

🚗 How far is San Nicolás de Carretas from Mexico City, the capital of Mexico?

San Nicolás de Carretas is approximately 1,234 km (767 mi) SE of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.