Current Date And Time In Altona, U.S. Virgin Islands
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
03:25:45 AST
State: Saint Thomas Island
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 1,316
District: Charlotte Amalie
Explore the interactive satellite map of Altona, a city in Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Altona — 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 Altona.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for U.S. Virgin Islands operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.3389° N | 64.9488° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.3389 | -64.9488 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 20' 20" N | 64° 56' 56" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 20.331' N | 64° 56.9256' W |
| City | Altona |
| State | Saint Thomas Island (Saint-Thomas) |
| Country | U.S. Virgin Islands |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Charlotte Amalie |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 1,316 |
| Elevation | 6 m / 20 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.3389, -64.9488 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Altona 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 Saint Thomas Island.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Amalie | Saint Thomas Island | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Tutu | Saint Thomas Island | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Saint Thomas Island, the home state of Altona, along with each city's aerial distance from Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas Island'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Amalie | 18.3419° N | -64.9307° W | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tutu | 18.3388° N | -64.8865° W | 60 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cyril E. King Airport IATA: STT 3 km (2 mi) from Altona |
The exact GPS location of Altona gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Saint Thomas Island. 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 Saint Thomas Island 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 Altona are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Altona 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 U.S. Virgin Islands map
Altona sits within Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, in the North 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 Altona 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 Saint Thomas Island. › Browse every city in Saint Thomas Island
Coordinates for Altona 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 U.S. Virgin Islands. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Altona are latitude 18.3389° and longitude -64.9488°. In directional format: 18.3389° N, 64.9488° W. These coordinates mark the center of Altona in Saint Thomas Island and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Altona is a city in Saint Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, on the continent of North America. It falls within Charlotte Amalie. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Altona sits at: Latitude 18° 20' 20" N and Longitude 64° 56' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Altona has a population of approximately 1,316 people. This is roughly 2.549% of Saint Thomas Island's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Saint Thomas Island.
The interactive satellite map of Altona is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.3389, -64.9488 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Altona in Saint Thomas Island. For broader context, explore the Saint Thomas Island state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Altona is Cyril E. King Airport (STT), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Altona is approximately 2 km (1 mi) from Charlotte Amalie, the capital of Saint Thomas Island, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Saint Thomas Island.
Altona sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Saint Thomas Island.
The closest cities to Altona include Charlotte Amalie, Tutu. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Altona, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 06:40 PM, giving a day length of 12h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Altona's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Altona is approximately 2,041 km (1,269 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,863 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Altona — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dampier, Australia, roughly 312 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.
Altona is approximately 2 km (1 mi) E of Charlotte Amalie, the national capital of U.S. Virgin Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.