Current Date And Time In Iquitos, Peru
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:52:12 PET
State: Loreto
Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (PET)
Population: 377,609
District: Provincia de Maynas
Explore the interactive satellite map of Iquitos, a city in Loreto, 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 Iquitos — 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 Iquitos.
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) | 3.7481° S | 73.2529° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -3.7481 | -73.2529 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 3° 44' 53" S | 73° 15' 10" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 3° 44.8884' S | 73° 15.174' W |
| City | Iquitos |
| State | Loreto |
| Country | Peru |
| Continent | South America |
| District | Provincia de Maynas |
| Time Zone | -05:00 |
| Founded | 1750-01-01 |
| Population | 377,609 |
| Area (km²) | 1,213.41 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 468.50 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 311.20 /km² |
| Elevation | 107 m / 351 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -3.7481, -73.2529 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Iquitos 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 Loreto.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belen | Loreto | S | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| San Juan | Loreto | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Manacamiri | Loreto | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Gallito | Loreto | SE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Zúngaro Cocha | Loreto | SW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Aucayo | Loreto | SE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Loreto, the home state of Iquitos, along with each city's aerial distance from Iquitos, Loreto'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | -3.7761° S | -73.2814° W | 99 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Belen | -3.7602° S | -73.2497° W | 102 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yurimaguas | -5.9018° S | -76.1223° W | 143 m | 398 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nauta | -4.5056° S | -73.5803° W | 117 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Contamana | -7.3333° S | -75.0167° W | 147 m | 444 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lagunas | -5.2269° S | -75.6753° W | 124 m | 315 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Antonio del Estrecho | -2.4501° S | -72.669° W | 116 m | 158 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monte Israel | -3.8839° S | -71.4425° W | 80 m | 201 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Barranca | -4.833° S | -76.6758° W | 165 m | 398 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ramón Castilla | -4.2607° S | -69.9571° W | 68 m | 370 km | 🗺 View Map |
Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport IATA: IQT 7 km (5 mi) from Iquitos |
The exact GPS location of Iquitos gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Loreto. 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 Loreto 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 Iquitos are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Iquitos 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
Iquitos sits within Loreto, 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 Iquitos 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 Loreto. › Browse every city in Loreto
Coordinates for Iquitos 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 Iquitos are latitude -3.7481° and longitude -73.2529°. In directional format: 3.7481° S, 73.2529° W. These coordinates mark the center of Iquitos in Loreto and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Iquitos is a city in Loreto, Peru, on the continent of South America. It falls within Provincia de Maynas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Iquitos sits at: Latitude 3° 44' 53" S and Longitude 73° 15' 10" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Iquitos has a population of approximately 377,609 people. This is roughly 35.291% of Loreto's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Loreto.
The interactive satellite map of Iquitos is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -3.7481, -73.2529 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Iquitos in Loreto. For broader context, explore the Loreto state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Iquitos is Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport (IQT), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Iquitos sits at an elevation of approximately 107 meters (351 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Loreto.
The closest cities to Iquitos include Belen, San Juan, Manacamiri. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Iquitos, sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 05:58 PM, giving a day length of 12h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Iquitos's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Iquitos is approximately 417 km (259 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 8,137 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Iquitos — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Matak, Indonesia, roughly 67 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.
Iquitos is approximately 1,012 km (629 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.
