Current Date And Time In El Rayo, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:49:31 CDT
State: Durango
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,030
District: Lerdo
Explore the interactive satellite map of El Rayo, a city in Durango, 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 El Rayo — 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 El Rayo.
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.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 25.5209° N | 103.6082° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 25.5209 | -103.6082 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 25° 31' 15" N | 103° 36' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 25° 31.2522' N | 103° 36.4914' W |
| City | El Rayo |
| State | Durango (Estado de Durango) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Lerdo |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 1,030 |
| Elevation | 1,153 m / 3,783 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 25.5209, -103.6082 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from El Rayo 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 Durango.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seis de Enero | Durango | E | 1 km | 0 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Las Piedras | Durango | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Villa Juárez | Durango | SE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Monterrey | Durango | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Juan José Rojas | Durango | W | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Los Ángeles | Durango | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 Durango, the home state of El Rayo, along with each city's aerial distance from Victoria de Durango, Durango'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria de Durango | 24.0203° N | -104.6576° W | 1,884 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gómez Palacio | 25.5687° N | -103.4996° W | 1,139 m | 208 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lerdo | 25.5361° N | -103.5249° W | 1,156 m | 204 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santiago Papasquiaro | 25.0439° N | -105.4192° W | 1,728 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Salto | 23.7785° N | -105.3604° W | 2,520 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pueblo Nuevo | 23.3836° N | -105.3708° W | 1,761 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guadalupe Victoria | 24.4468° N | -104.1234° W | 1,998 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vicente Guerrero | 23.7327° N | -103.9825° W | 1,956 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Canatlán | 24.5265° N | -104.774° W | 1,978 m | 58 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nuevo Ideal | 24.8882° N | -105.0746° W | 1,992 m | 105 km | 🗺 View Map |
Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport IATA: TRC 21 km (13 mi) from El Rayo |
The exact GPS location of El Rayo gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Durango. 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 Durango 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 El Rayo are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of El Rayo 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
El Rayo sits within Durango, 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of El Rayo 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 Durango. › Browse every city in Durango
Coordinates for El Rayo 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
The GPS coordinates of El Rayo are latitude 25.5209° and longitude -103.6082°. In directional format: 25.5209° N, 103.6082° W. These coordinates mark the center of El Rayo in Durango and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
El Rayo is a city in Durango, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Lerdo. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, El Rayo sits at: Latitude 25° 31' 15" N and Longitude 103° 36' 29" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
El Rayo has a population of approximately 1,030 people. This is roughly 0.056% of Durango's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Durango.
The interactive satellite map of El Rayo is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 25.5209, -103.6082 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate El Rayo in Durango. For broader context, explore the Durango state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to El Rayo is Francisco Sarabia Tinoco International Airport (TRC), roughly 21 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
El Rayo is approximately 198 km (123 mi) from Victoria de Durango, the capital of Durango, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Durango.
El Rayo sits at an elevation of approximately 1,153 meters (3,783 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Durango.
The closest cities to El Rayo include Seis de Enero, Las Piedras, Villa Juárez. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in El Rayo, sunrise is at 07:25 AM and sunset is at 08:33 PM, giving a day length of 13h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from El Rayo's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
El Rayo is approximately 2,841 km (1,765 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,408 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of El Rayo — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,473 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.
El Rayo is approximately 819 km (509 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.
