Current Date And Time In Canta, Peru
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
02:56:20 PET
State: Lima region
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
District: Provincia de Canta
Explore the interactive satellite map of Canta, a city in Lima region, 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 Canta — 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 Canta.
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) | 11.4672° S | 76.6242° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -11.4672 | -76.6242 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 28' 2" S | 76° 37' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 28.0332' S | 76° 37.4502' W |
| City | Canta |
| State | Lima region (Lima Provincias) |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Canta |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Founded | 1563-01-01 |
| Elevation | 2,836 m / 9,305 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -11.4672, -76.6242 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Canta 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 Lima region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pariamarca | Lima region | S | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| San Buenaventura | Lima region | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Huaros | Lima region | NE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Lachaqui | Lima region | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Huamantanga | Lima region | W | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Arahuay | Lima region | S | 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 Lima region, the home state of Canta, along with each city's aerial distance from Huacho, Lima region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago de Surco | -12.1359° S | -77.0074° W | 92 m | 131 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miraflores | -12.1133° S | -77.0327° W | 79 m | 127 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Anita - Los Ficus | -12.0505° S | -76.9734° W | 245 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Francisco De Borja | -12.0891° S | -76.9988° W | 168 m | 127 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chosica | -11.9431° S | -76.7094° W | 831 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Breña | -12.0561° S | -77.053° W | 119 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Isidro | -12.0966° S | -77.0426° W | 109 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jesus Maria | -12.0698° S | -77.045° W | 121 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huaral | -11.495° S | -77.2078° W | 183 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Villa Poeta José Gálvez Barrenechea | -12.2131° S | -76.9052° W | 111 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
Jorge Chávez International Airport IATA: LIM 82 km (51 mi) from Canta |
The exact GPS location of Canta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Lima region. 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 Lima region 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 Canta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Canta 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
Canta sits within Lima region, 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 Canta 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 Lima region. › Browse every city in Lima region
Coordinates for Canta 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 Canta are latitude -11.4672° and longitude -76.6242°. In directional format: 11.4672° S, 76.6242° W. These coordinates mark the center of Canta in Lima region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Canta is a city in Lima region, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Canta. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Canta sits at: Latitude 11° 28' 2" S and Longitude 76° 37' 27" 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 Canta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -11.4672, -76.6242 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Canta in Lima region. For broader context, explore the Lima region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Canta is Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), roughly 82 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Canta is approximately 114 km (71 mi) from Huacho, the capital of Lima region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Lima region.
Canta sits at an elevation of approximately 2,836 meters (9,305 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Lima region.
The closest cities to Canta include Pariamarca, San Buenaventura, Huaros. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Canta, sunrise is at 06:19 AM and sunset is at 06:03 PM, giving a day length of 11h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Canta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Canta is approximately 1,277 km (793 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,360 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Canta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Thma Bang, Cambodia, roughly 25 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.
Canta is approximately 78 km (48 mi) SW of Lima, the national capital of Peru, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
