Current Date And Time In San Nicolás, Peru
Thursday, 13 August 2026
02:30:09 PET
State: Ancash
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
District: Carlos Fermin Fitzcarrald
Explore the interactive satellite map of San Nicolás, a city in Ancash, Peru, located in South America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for San Nicolás — 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 Nicolás.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into South America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Peru operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.9758° S | 77.1893° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.9758 | -77.1893 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 58' 33" S | 77° 11' 22" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 58.545' S | 77° 11.3604' W |
| City | San Nicolás |
| State | Ancash (Áncash) |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Carlos Fermin Fitzcarrald |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Elevation | 2,874 m / 9,430 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.9758, -77.1893 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from San Nicolás 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 Ancash.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pampachacra | Ancash | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Yauya | Ancash | W | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Llama | Ancash | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Mirgas | Ancash | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Chaccho | Ancash | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Musga | Ancash | NW | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 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 Ancash, the home state of San Nicolás, along with each city's aerial distance from Huaraz, Ancash'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chimbote | -9.0751° S | -78.5937° W | 1 m | 127 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huaraz | -9.5261° S | -77.5287° W | 2,829 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centenario | -9.5166° S | -77.5305° W | 3,039 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huarmey | -10.0681° S | -78.1522° W | 13 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coishco | -9.0231° S | -78.6156° W | 20 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Puerto Santa | -8.9898° S | -78.646° W | 2 m | 136 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pilcomayo | -9.0473° S | -77.8109° W | 2,271 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Caraz | -9.0485° S | -77.8101° W | 2,441 m | 61 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yauya | -8.9914° S | -77.2915° W | 3,071 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yungay | -9.1383° S | -77.7436° W | 2,521 m | 49 km | 🗺 View Map |
Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport IATA: HUU 147 km (92 mi) from San Nicolás |
The exact GPS location of San Nicolás gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ancash. 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 Ancash 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 Nicolás 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 Nicolás 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 Peru map
San Nicolás sits within Ancash, Peru, in the South 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 Nicolás 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 Ancash. › Browse every city in Ancash
Coordinates for San Nicolás 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 Peru. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of San Nicolás are latitude -8.9758° and longitude -77.1893°. In directional format: 8.9758° S, 77.1893° W. These coordinates mark the center of San Nicolás in Ancash and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
San Nicolás is a city in Ancash, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Carlos Fermin Fitzcarrald. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, San Nicolás sits at: Latitude 8° 58' 33" S and Longitude 77° 11' 22" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of San Nicolás is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.9758, -77.1893 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate San Nicolás in Ancash. For broader context, explore the Ancash state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to San Nicolás is Alferez Fap David Figueroa Fernandini Airport (HUU), roughly 147 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
San Nicolás is approximately 72 km (45 mi) from Huaraz, the capital of Ancash, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ancash.
San Nicolás sits at an elevation of approximately 2,874 meters (9,430 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ancash.
The closest cities to San Nicolás include Pampachacra, Yauya, Llama. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in San Nicolás, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 06:08 PM, giving a day length of 11h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from San Nicolás's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
San Nicolás is approximately 999 km (621 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,487 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of San Nicolás — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to An Thới, Vietnam, roughly 176 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 Nicolás is approximately 342 km (212 mi) S of Lima, the national capital of Peru, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
