Current Date And Time In Alvor, Portugal
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:00:55 WEST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alvor, a city in Faro, 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 Alvor — 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 Alvor.
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) | 37.1299° N | 8.5917° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.1299 | -8.5917 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 7' 48" N | 8° 35' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 7.7964' N | 8° 35.5044' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alvor 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 Faro.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexilhoeira Grande | Faro | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Portimão | Faro | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Ferragudo | Faro | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Parchal | Faro | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Lagos | Faro | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Porto de Mós | Faro | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Faro, the home state of Alvor, along with each city's aerial distance from Faro (city), Faro'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faro | 37.0187° N | -7.9272° W | 24 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Portimão | 37.1386° N | -8.5378° W | 13 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Lagos | 37.102° N | -8.6742° W | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Olhão | 37.0286° N | -7.8411° W | 11 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Quarteira | 37.0695° N | -8.1006° W | 23 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Porto de Mós | 37.0853° N | -8.6837° W | 18 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Laranjeiro | 37.068° N | -7.8078° W | 50 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Loulé | 37.1377° N | -8.0197° W | 186 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Quelfes | 37.06° N | -7.8216° W | 32 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Albufeira | 37.0882° N | -8.2503° W | 14 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Portimão Airport IATA: PRM 2 km (1 mi) from Alvor |
The exact GPS location of Alvor gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Faro. 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 Faro 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 Alvor are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Alvor 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
Alvor sits within Faro, 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 Alvor 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 Faro. › Browse every city in Faro
Coordinates for Alvor 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 Alvor are latitude 37.1299° and longitude -8.5917°. In directional format: 37.1299° N, 8.5917° W. These coordinates mark the center of Alvor in Faro and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Alvor is a city in Faro, Portugal, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Portimão. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alvor sits at: Latitude 37° 7' 48" N and Longitude 8° 35' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Alvor has a population of approximately 5,272 people. This is roughly 1.149% of Faro's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Faro.
The interactive satellite map of Alvor is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.1299, -8.5917 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alvor in Faro. For broader context, explore the Faro state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Alvor is Portimão Airport (PRM), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Alvor sits at an elevation of approximately 16 meters (52 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Faro.
The closest cities to Alvor include Mexilhoeira Grande, Portimão, Ferragudo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Alvor, sunrise is at 06:48 AM and sunset is at 08:30 PM, giving a day length of 13h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alvor's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alvor is approximately 4,133 km (2,568 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 763 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alvor — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dargaville, New Zealand, roughly 258 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.
Alvor is approximately 184 km (114 mi) N of Lisbon, the national capital of Portugal, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
