Current Date And Time In Velas, Portugal
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Velas, a city in Azores, Portugal, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Velas — 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 Velas.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Portugal operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 38.6818° N | 28.2091° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.6818 | -28.2091 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 40' 55" N | 28° 12' 33" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 40.9092' N | 28° 12.5454' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Velas 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 Azores.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosais | Azores | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Urzelina | Azores | SE | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Calheta | Azores | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Cais do Pico | Azores | SW | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| São Roque do Pico | Azores | SW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Ribeira Seca | Azores | SE | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 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 Azores, the home state of Velas, along with each city's aerial distance from Angra do Heroísmo, Azores'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponta Delgada | 37.7395° N | -25.6687° W | 12 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lagoa | 37.7449° N | -25.5718° W | 22 m | 176 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Angra do Heroísmo | 38.6539° N | -27.2184° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rosto de Cão | 37.7445° N | -25.6405° W | 1 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rabo de Peixe | 37.8102° N | -25.5826° W | 52 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arrifes | 37.7667° N | -25.7° W | 193 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Horta | 38.5374° N | -28.6262° W | 12 m | 123 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Madalena | 38.5364° N | -28.5266° W | 8 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Praia da Vitória | 38.7333° N | -27.0667° W | 26 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ribeira Grande | 38.5167° N | -28.7° W | - | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
São Jorge Airport IATA: SJZ 3 km (2 mi) from Velas |
The exact GPS location of Velas gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Azores. 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 Azores 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 Velas are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Velas 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 Portugal map
Velas sits within Azores, Portugal, in the Europe 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 Velas 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 Azores. › Browse every city in Azores
Coordinates for Velas 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 Portugal. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Velas are latitude 38.6818° and longitude -28.2091°. In directional format: 38.6818° N, 28.2091° W. These coordinates mark the center of Velas in Azores and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Velas is a city in Azores, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Velas. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Velas sits at: Latitude 38° 40' 55" N and Longitude 28° 12' 33" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Velas has a population of approximately 1,980 people. This is roughly 0.837% of Azores's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Azores.
The interactive satellite map of Velas is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.6818, -28.2091 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Velas in Azores. For broader context, explore the Azores state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Velas is São Jorge Airport (SJZ), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Velas is approximately 86 km (53 mi) from Angra do Heroísmo, the capital of Azores, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Azores.
Velas sits at an elevation of approximately 35 meters (115 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Azores.
The closest cities to Velas include Rosais, Urzelina, Calheta. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Velas, sunrise is at 08:02 AM and sunset is at 09:52 PM, giving a day length of 13h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Velas's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Velas is approximately 4,306 km (2,676 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,451 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Velas — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Mallacoota, Australia, roughly 218 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.
Velas is approximately 1,651 km (1,026 mi) E of Lisbon, the national capital of Portugal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
