Current Date And Time In San Rafael, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:43:34 CDT
State: Sinaloa
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 1,351
District: Guasave
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Rafael, a city in Sinaloa, 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 Rafael — 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 Rafael.
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) | 25.4929° N | 108.3049° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 25.4929 | -108.3049 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 25° 29' 34" N | 108° 18' 18" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 25° 29.5734' N | 108° 18.2934' W |
| City | San Rafael |
| State | Sinaloa |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Guasave |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 1,351 |
| Elevation | 19 m / 62 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 25.4929, -108.3049 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Rafael 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 Sinaloa.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pichihuila | Sinaloa | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Cruz Blanca | Sinaloa | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Las Brisas | Sinaloa | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| El Platanito | Sinaloa | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Vicente Guerrero | Sinaloa | W | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Terahuito | Sinaloa | N | 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 Sinaloa, the home state of San Rafael, along with each city's aerial distance from Culiacán, Sinaloa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culiacán | 24.8021° N | -107.3942° W | 47 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mazatlán | 23.2216° N | -106.4189° W | 1 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Los Mochis | 25.791° N | -108.9983° W | 18 m | 195 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guamúchil | 25.4587° N | -108.0773° W | 46 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Guasave | 25.5679° N | -108.4695° W | 19 m | 138 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Escuinapa de Hidalgo | 22.8347° N | -105.7777° W | 41 m | 274 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Navolato | 24.7668° N | -107.6977° W | 17 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gabriel Leyva Solano | 25.6616° N | -108.6366° W | 24 m | 157 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Costa Rica | 24.5907° N | -107.3899° W | 30 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Licenciado Benito Juárez | 24.6567° N | -107.545° W | 11 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
Valle del Fuerte International Airport IATA: LMM 81 km (50 mi) from San Rafael |
The exact GPS location of San Rafael gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sinaloa. 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 Sinaloa 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 San Rafael are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of San Rafael 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
San Rafael sits within Sinaloa, 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 San Rafael 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 Sinaloa. › Browse every city in Sinaloa
Coordinates for San Rafael 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 San Rafael are latitude 25.4929° and longitude -108.3049°. In directional format: 25.4929° N, 108.3049° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Rafael in Sinaloa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Rafael is a city in Sinaloa, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Guasave. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Rafael sits at: Latitude 25° 29' 34" N and Longitude 108° 18' 18" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Rafael has a population of approximately 1,351 people. This is roughly 0.045% of Sinaloa's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sinaloa.
The interactive satellite map of San Rafael is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 25.4929, -108.3049 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Rafael in Sinaloa. For broader context, explore the Sinaloa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Rafael is Valle del Fuerte International Airport (LMM), roughly 81 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Rafael is approximately 120 km (74 mi) from Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sinaloa.
San Rafael sits at an elevation of approximately 19 meters (62 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sinaloa.
The closest cities to San Rafael include La Pichihuila, Cruz Blanca, Las Brisas. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Rafael, sunrise is at 07:44 AM and sunset is at 08:51 PM, giving a day length of 13h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Rafael's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Rafael is approximately 2,838 km (1,763 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,883 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Rafael — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 1,060 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.
San Rafael is approximately 1,159 km (720 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.
