Current Date And Time In Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:25:04 CDT
State: Michoacán
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 196,003
District: Lázaro Cárdenas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, a city in Michoacán, 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 Ciudad Lázaro 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 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.9626° N | 102.1989° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 17.9626 | -102.1989 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 57' 45" N | 102° 11' 56" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 57.7536' N | 102° 11.9322' W |
| City | Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas |
| State | Michoacán (Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo) |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Lázaro Cárdenas |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Founded | 1931-01-01 |
| Population | 196,003 |
| Elevation | 3 m / 10 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 17.9626, -102.1989 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ciudad Lázaro 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 Michoacán.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Orilla | Michoacán | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Las Guacamayas | Michoacán | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Puente de la Vía | Michoacán | NW | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Buenos Aires | Michoacán | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Bordonal | Michoacán | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| La Mira | Michoacán | NW | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Michoacán, the home state of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, along with each city's aerial distance from Morelia, Michoacán'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelia | 19.7008° N | -101.1844° W | 1,917 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uruapan | 19.4168° N | -102.0584° W | 1,647 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Zamora de Hidalgo | 19.984° N | -102.2863° W | 1,588 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Apatzingán | 19.0886° N | -102.357° W | 324 m | 141 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Heróica Zitácuaro | 19.4366° N | -100.3564° W | 1,958 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| La Piedad de Cabadas | 20.3411° N | -102.0225° W | 1,647 m | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sahuayo de Morelos | 20.057° N | -102.7164° W | 1,592 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Hidalgo | 19.6896° N | -100.555° W | 2,027 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pátzcuaro | 19.5132° N | -101.61° W | 2,152 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jacona de Plancarte | 19.9563° N | -102.3056° W | 1,599 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport IATA: ZIH 88 km (55 mi) from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas |
The exact GPS location of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Michoacán. 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 Michoacán 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 Ciudad Lázaro 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 Ciudad Lázaro 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
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas sits within Michoacán, 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 Ciudad Lázaro 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 Michoacán. › Browse every city in Michoacán
Coordinates for Ciudad Lázaro 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 Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas are latitude 17.9626° and longitude -102.1989°. In directional format: 17.9626° N, 102.1989° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas in Michoacán and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas is a city in Michoacán, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Lázaro Cárdenas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas sits at: Latitude 17° 57' 45" N and Longitude 102° 11' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas has a population of approximately 196,003 people. This is roughly 4.127% of Michoacán's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Michoacán.
The interactive satellite map of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 17.9626, -102.1989 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas in Michoacán. For broader context, explore the Michoacán state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas is Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH), roughly 88 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas is approximately 221 km (137 mi) from Morelia, the capital of Michoacán, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Michoacán.
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Michoacán.
The closest cities to Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas include La Orilla, Las Guacamayas, Puente de la Vía. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas, sunrise is at 07:29 AM and sunset is at 08:18 PM, giving a day length of 12h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas is approximately 2,000 km (1,242 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,822 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,519 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.
Ciudad Lázaro Cárdenas is approximately 362 km (225 mi) NE of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
