Current Date And Time In San Carlos, Mexico
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:55:23 CDT
State: Sonora
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 2,264
District: Guaymas
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Carlos, a city in Sonora, 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 Carlos — 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 Carlos.
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) | 27.9575° N | 111.0435° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 27.9575 | -111.0435 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 57' 27" N | 111° 2' 37" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 57.4494' N | 111° 2.6124' W |
| City | San Carlos |
| State | Sonora |
| Country | Mexico |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Guaymas |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -06:00 |
| Population | 2,264 |
| Elevation | 2 m / 7 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 27.9575, -111.0435 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Carlos 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 Sonora.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroica Guaymas | Sonora | E | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| San José de Guaymas | Sonora | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Empalme | Sonora | E | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Maytorena | Sonora | NE | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| San Fernando de Guaymas | Sonora | E | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| La Palma | Sonora | E | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 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 Sonora, the home state of San Carlos, along with each city's aerial distance from Hermosillo, Sonora'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermosillo | 29.0887° N | -110.9668° W | 202 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ciudad Obregón | 27.4864° N | -109.9408° W | 38 m | 205 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nogales | 31.3086° N | -110.9422° W | 1,214 m | 247 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Luis Río Colorado | 32.4555° N | -114.7704° W | 36 m | 522 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Heroica Guaymas | 27.9199° N | -110.8989° W | 18 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Navojoa | 27.0706° N | -109.4435° W | 47 m | 270 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Agua Prieta | 31.3224° N | -109.5425° W | 1,219 m | 284 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Peñasco | 31.3172° N | -113.538° W | 11 m | 350 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Heroica Caborca | 30.7183° N | -112.1584° W | 288 m | 215 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Empalme | 27.9617° N | -110.8141° W | 7 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
General José María Yáñez International Airport IATA: GYM 12 km (7 mi) from San Carlos |
The exact GPS location of San Carlos gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sonora. 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 Sonora 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 Carlos 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 Carlos 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 Carlos sits within Sonora, 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 Carlos 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 Sonora. › Browse every city in Sonora
Coordinates for San Carlos 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 Carlos are latitude 27.9575° and longitude -111.0435°. In directional format: 27.9575° N, 111.0435° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Carlos in Sonora and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Carlos is a city in Sonora, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Guaymas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Carlos sits at: Latitude 27° 57' 27" N and Longitude 111° 2' 37" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
San Carlos has a population of approximately 2,264 people. This is roughly 0.077% of Sonora's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sonora.
The interactive satellite map of San Carlos is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 27.9575, -111.0435 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Carlos in Sonora. For broader context, explore the Sonora state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Carlos is General José María Yáñez International Airport (GYM), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Carlos is approximately 126 km (78 mi) from Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sonora.
San Carlos sits at an elevation of approximately 2 meters (7 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sonora.
The closest cities to San Carlos include Heroica Guaymas, San José de Guaymas, Empalme. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Carlos, sunrise is at 07:52 AM and sunset is at 09:05 PM, giving a day length of 13h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Carlos's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Carlos is approximately 3,112 km (1,934 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,919 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Carlos — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port Sud-Est, Mauritius, roughly 1,070 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 Carlos is approximately 1,538 km (956 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.
