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León, Castille and León, Spain – Spain Flag

Current Date And Time In León, Spain

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:11:13 CEST
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 124,772
District: Provincia de León

🗺 Map of León, Castille and León, Spain – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of León, a city in Castille and León, Spain, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for León — 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 León.

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 Spain operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of León, Castille and León

📍 LATITUDE
42.6°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
5.57°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)42.6° N5.5703° W
Signed Decimal Degrees42.6-5.5703
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)42° 36' 0" N5° 34' 13" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)42° 36.0018' N5° 34.2192' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in León Today

🔥 SUNRISE
07:24 AM
🌅 SUNSET
09:30 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 5m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
02:27 PM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from León’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 León’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,742 km
(2,947 mi) • León is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
456 km
(284 mi) • León is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
42.6° S, 174.43° E
The point exactly opposite León through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from León, you'd surface nearest to Kaikoura, New Zealand, about 64 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of León

📍 Location Details

CityLeón
StateCastille and León (Castilla y León)
CountrySpain
ContinentEurope
DistrictProvincia de León
Time Zone+00:00 to +01:00
Founded-0028-01-01

📈 Area & Population

Population124,772
Elevation844 m / 2,769 ft
GPS (DD)42.6, -5.5703

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of León

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Castille and León
Parent Country: Spain

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 124,772
🏆 State Rank: #4 of 1947 most populous in Castille and León

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from León 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 Castille and León.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
San Andrés del RabanedoCastille and LeónW4 km2 mi~4m🗺 View
VillaquilambreCastille and LeónN5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
ValdefresnoCastille and LeónE6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
SariegosCastille and LeónNW8 km5 mi~8m🗺 View
OnzonillaCastille and LeónS8 km5 mi~8m🗺 View
Valverde de la VirgenCastille and LeónW10 km6 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.

🚗 Distance from León to Capitals

NATIONAL CAPITAL • Madrid
288 km (179 mi)
SE of León • ~4h 48m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Castille and León

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Castille and León, the home state of León, along with each city's aerial distance from the state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Valladolid41.6554° N-4.7235° W702 m-🗺 View Map
Burgos42.3411° N-3.7018° W863 m-🗺 View Map
Salamanca40.9688° N-5.6639° W815 m-🗺 View Map
Palencia42.0096° N-4.5241° W739 m-🗺 View Map
Ponferrada42.5466° N-6.5962° W519 m-🗺 View Map
Zamora41.5063° N-5.7446° W662 m-🗺 View Map
Gamonal42.3566° N-3.6732° W867 m-🗺 View Map
Ávila40.6572° N-4.6995° W1,127 m-🗺 View Map
Segovia40.9481° N-4.1184° W996 m-🗺 View Map
Miranda de Ebro42.6865° N-2.947° W466 m-🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
León Airport
IATA: LEN
7 km (4 mi) from León
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🌍 León Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of León Matter

The exact GPS location of León gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Castille and León. 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 Castille and León state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for León Mapping

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 León are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for León

The satellite view of León 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 Spain map

🌎 Regional Position of León in Castille and León

León sits within Castille and León, Spain, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with León Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of León 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 Castille and León. › Browse every city in Castille and León

💻 Using León Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for León 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 Spain. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use León Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of León directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to León. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Castille and León CitiesAccess the full city directory for Castille and León ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About León Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of León?

The GPS coordinates of León are latitude 42.6° and longitude -5.5703°. In directional format: 42.6° N, 5.5703° W. These coordinates mark the center of León in Castille and León and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is León located?

León is a city in Castille and León, Spain, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Provincia de León. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of León?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, León sits at: Latitude 42° 36' 0" N and Longitude 5° 34' 13" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of León?

León has a population of approximately 124,772 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Castille and León.

🗺 How can I view León on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of León is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.6, -5.5703 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate León in Castille and León. For broader context, explore the Castille and León state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to León?

The nearest airport to León is León Airport (LEN), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

⛰️ What is the elevation of León?

León sits at an elevation of approximately 844 meters (2,769 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Castille and León.

🗺 Which cities are closest to León?

The closest cities to León include San Andrés del Rabanedo, Villaquilambre, Valdefresno. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in León today?

Today in León, sunrise is at 07:24 AM and sunset is at 09:30 PM, giving a day length of 14h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from León's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is León from the Equator?

León is approximately 4,742 km (2,947 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 456 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from León?

The antipodal point of León — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Kaikoura, New Zealand, roughly 64 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.

🚗 How far is León from Madrid, the capital of Spain?

León is approximately 288 km (179 mi) SE of Madrid, the national capital of Spain, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.