Current Date And Time In Cárdenas, Mexico
Sunday, 26 July 2026
15:43:53 CDT
State: Guanajuato
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,885
District: Salamanca
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cárdenas, a city in Guanajuato, 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 Cárdenas — 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 Cárdenas.
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) | 20.6296° N | 101.2199° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 20.6296 | -101.2199 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 20° 37' 46" N | 101° 13' 12" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 20° 37.7748' N | 101° 13.1952' W |
| City | Cárdenas |
| State | Guanajuato (Estado de Guanajuato) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Salamanca |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 2,885 |
| Elevation | 1,715 m / 5,627 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 20.6296, -101.2199 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cárdenas 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 Guanajuato.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Vicente de Flores | Guanajuato | W | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Oteros | Guanajuato | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Cuarta Brigada | Guanajuato | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| San Antonio de Chico | Guanajuato | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| San José de Mendoza | Guanajuato | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Salamanca | Guanajuato | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Guanajuato, the home state of Cárdenas, along with each city's aerial distance from Guanajuato, Guanajuato'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| León de los Aldama | 21.1218° N | -101.6825° W | 1,803 m | 45 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Irapuato | 20.671° N | -101.3558° W | 1,751 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Celaya | 20.5218° N | -100.814° W | 1,766 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Miguel de Allende | 20.9153° N | -100.7439° W | 1,917 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Salamanca | 20.5698° N | -101.1977° W | 1,715 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Silao de la Victoria | 20.9436° N | -101.427° W | 1,780 m | 19 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guanajuato | 21.0186° N | -101.2591° W | 2,010 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Francisco del Rincón | 21.0189° N | -101.8584° W | 1,764 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Valle de Santiago | 20.3915° N | -101.191° W | 1,792 m | 70 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dolores Hidalgo | 21.1561° N | -100.9325° W | 1,918 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
Guanajuato International Airport IATA: BJX 49 km (30 mi) from Cárdenas |
The exact GPS location of Cárdenas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Guanajuato. 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 Guanajuato 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 Cárdenas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cárdenas 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
Cárdenas sits within Guanajuato, 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 Cárdenas 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 Guanajuato. › Browse every city in Guanajuato
Coordinates for Cárdenas 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 Cárdenas are latitude 20.6296° and longitude -101.2199°. In directional format: 20.6296° N, 101.2199° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cárdenas in Guanajuato and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cárdenas is a city in Guanajuato, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Salamanca. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cárdenas sits at: Latitude 20° 37' 46" N and Longitude 101° 13' 12" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cárdenas has a population of approximately 2,885 people. This is roughly 0.047% of Guanajuato's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Guanajuato.
The interactive satellite map of Cárdenas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 20.6296, -101.2199 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cárdenas in Guanajuato. For broader context, explore the Guanajuato state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cárdenas is Guanajuato International Airport (BJX), roughly 49 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cárdenas is approximately 43 km (27 mi) from Guanajuato, the capital of Guanajuato, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Guanajuato.
Cárdenas sits at an elevation of approximately 1,715 meters (5,627 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Guanajuato.
The closest cities to Cárdenas include San Vicente de Flores, Oteros, Cuarta Brigada. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cárdenas, sunrise is at 07:16 AM and sunset is at 08:26 PM, giving a day length of 13h 9m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cárdenas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cárdenas is approximately 2,296 km (1,427 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,545 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cárdenas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,600 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.
Cárdenas is approximately 256 km (159 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.
