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La Ceiba, Yucatán, Mexico – Mexico Flag

Current Date And Time In La Ceiba, Mexico

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:31:31 CDT
State: Yucatán
Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
Timezone: UTC -06:00 (CDT)
Population: 990
District: Mérida

🗺 Map of La Ceiba, Yucatán, Mexico – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of La Ceiba, a city in Yucatán, 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 La Ceiba — 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 La Ceiba.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of La Ceiba, Yucatán

📍 LATITUDE
21.091°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
89.629°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)21.0914° N89.6294° W
Signed Decimal Degrees21.0914-89.6294
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)21° 5' 29" N89° 37' 46" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)21° 5.4834' N89° 37.7664' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in La Ceiba Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:35 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:31 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
12h 55m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:03 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from La Ceiba’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 La Ceiba’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,348 km
(1,459 mi) • La Ceiba is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
9,309 km
(5,784 mi) • La Ceiba is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
21.091° S, 90.371° E
The point exactly opposite La Ceiba through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from La Ceiba, you'd surface nearest to Tugu Hilir, Indonesia, about 2,284 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of La Ceiba

📍 Location Details

CityLa Ceiba
StateYucatán
CountryMexico
ContinentNorth America
DistrictMérida
Time Zone-08:00 to -06:00

📈 Area & Population

Population990
Elevation8 m / 26 ft
GPS (DD)21.0914, -89.6294

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of La Ceiba

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Yucatán
Parent Country: Mexico

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 990
🏆 State Rank: #196 of 283 most populous in Yucatán
🏠 Share of Yucatán Population: 0.043%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from La Ceiba 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 Yucatán.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
XcanatúnYucatánS2 km1 mi~2m🗺 View
KomchénYucatánW4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
XcunyáYucatánN5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
ChablekalYucatánE5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
TamanchéYucatánN5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
DzityáYucatánSW7 km4 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.

🚗 Distance from La Ceiba to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Mérida
14 km (9 mi)
S of La Ceiba • ~14m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Mexico City
1,008 km (626 mi)
W of La Ceiba • ~16h 48m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Yucatán

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Yucatán, the home state of La Ceiba, along with each city's aerial distance from Mérida, Yucatán's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Mérida20.967° N-89.6232° W10 m0 km🗺 View Map
Kanasín20.9349° N-89.5582° W12 m8 km🗺 View Map
Valladolid20.6881° N-88.1994° W24 m151 km🗺 View Map
Tizimín21.143° N-88.1519° W21 m154 km🗺 View Map
Umán20.8815° N-89.748° W15 m16 km🗺 View Map
Progreso21.2822° N-89.6629° W1 m35 km🗺 View Map
Ticul20.3988° N-89.5349° W30 m64 km🗺 View Map
Tecax20.2052° N-89.2852° W37 m92 km🗺 View Map
Hunucmá21.0164° N-89.8772° W7 m27 km🗺 View Map
Motul21.0957° N-89.2833° W15 m38 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport
IATA: MID
18 km (11 mi) from La Ceiba
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🌍 La Ceiba Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of La Ceiba Matter

The exact GPS location of La Ceiba gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Yucatán. 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 Yucatán state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for La Ceiba Mapping

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 La Ceiba are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for La Ceiba

The satellite view of La Ceiba 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

🌎 Regional Position of La Ceiba in Yucatán

La Ceiba sits within Yucatán, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with La Ceiba Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of La Ceiba 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 Yucatán. › Browse every city in Yucatán

💻 Using La Ceiba Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for La Ceiba 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

📊 How to Use La Ceiba Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of La Ceiba directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to La Ceiba. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Yucatán CitiesAccess the full city directory for Yucatán ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About La Ceiba Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of La Ceiba?

The GPS coordinates of La Ceiba are latitude 21.0914° and longitude -89.6294°. In directional format: 21.0914° N, 89.6294° W. These coordinates mark the center of La Ceiba in Yucatán and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is La Ceiba located?

La Ceiba is a city in Yucatán, Mexico, on the continent of North America. It falls within Mérida. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of La Ceiba?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, La Ceiba sits at: Latitude 21° 5' 29" N and Longitude 89° 37' 46" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of La Ceiba?

La Ceiba has a population of approximately 990 people. This is roughly 0.043% of Yucatán's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Yucatán.

🗺 How can I view La Ceiba on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of La Ceiba is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 21.0914, -89.6294 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate La Ceiba in Yucatán. For broader context, explore the Yucatán state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to La Ceiba?

The nearest airport to La Ceiba is Manuel Crescencio Rejón International Airport (MID), roughly 18 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is La Ceiba from Mérida?

La Ceiba is approximately 14 km (9 mi) from Mérida, the capital of Yucatán, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Yucatán.

⛰️ What is the elevation of La Ceiba?

La Ceiba sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Yucatán.

🗺 Which cities are closest to La Ceiba?

The closest cities to La Ceiba include Xcanatún, Komchén, Xcunyá. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in La Ceiba today?

Today in La Ceiba, sunrise is at 06:35 AM and sunset is at 07:31 PM, giving a day length of 12h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from La Ceiba's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is La Ceiba from the Equator?

La Ceiba is approximately 2,348 km (1,459 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,309 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from La Ceiba?

The antipodal point of La Ceiba — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Tugu Hilir, Indonesia, roughly 2,284 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.

🚗 How far is La Ceiba from Mexico City, the capital of Mexico?

La Ceiba is approximately 1,008 km (626 mi) W of Mexico City, the national capital of Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.