Current Date And Time In Colchester, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
01:09:04 BST
State: England
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 130,245
District: Essex
Explore the interactive satellite map of Colchester, a city in England, United Kingdom, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Colchester — 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 Colchester.
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 United Kingdom operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 51.8892° N | 0.9042° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 51.8892 | 0.9042 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 51° 53' 21" N | 0° 54' 15" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 51° 53.3526' N | 0° 54.2526' E |
| City | Colchester |
| State | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Essex |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 130,245 |
| Elevation | 29 m / 95 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 51.8892, 0.9042 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colchester 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 England.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bergholt | England | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Rowhedge | England | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Wivenhoe | England | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Eight Ash Green | England | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Layer de la Haye | England | SW | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Great Horkesley | England | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 England, the home state of Colchester, along with each city's aerial distance from London, England'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 51.5085° N | -0.1257° W | 25 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Birmingham | 52.4814° N | -1.8998° W | 149 m | 163 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manchester | 53.481° N | -2.2374° W | 51 m | 262 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sheffield | 53.383° N | -1.4659° W | 75 m | 227 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leeds | 53.7965° N | -1.5479° W | 50 m | 272 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Liverpool | 53.4106° N | -2.9779° W | 30 m | 286 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bristol | 51.4552° N | -2.5967° W | 21 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leicester | 52.6386° N | -1.1317° W | 65 m | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bradford | 53.7939° N | -1.7521° W | 110 m | 277 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coventry | 52.4066° N | -1.5122° W | 89 m | 138 km | 🗺 View Map |
London Southend Airport IATA: SEN 38 km (24 mi) from Colchester |
The exact GPS location of Colchester gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside England. 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 England 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 Colchester are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Colchester 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 United Kingdom map
Colchester sits within England, United Kingdom, 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 Colchester 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 England. › Browse every city in England
Coordinates for Colchester 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 United Kingdom. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Colchester are latitude 51.8892° and longitude 0.9042°. In directional format: 51.8892° N, 0.9042° E. These coordinates mark the center of Colchester in England and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Colchester is a city in England, United Kingdom, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Essex. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Colchester sits at: Latitude 51° 53' 21" N and Longitude 0° 54' 15" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Colchester has a population of approximately 130,245 people. This is roughly 0.228% of England's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in England.
The interactive satellite map of Colchester is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 51.8892, 0.9042 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Colchester in England. For broader context, explore the England state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Colchester is London Southend Airport (SEN), roughly 38 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Colchester is approximately 83 km (51 mi) from London, the capital of England, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in England.
Colchester sits at an elevation of approximately 29 meters (95 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for England.
The closest cities to Colchester include West Bergholt, Rowhedge, Wivenhoe. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Colchester, sunrise is at 05:36 AM and sunset is at 08:26 PM, giving a day length of 14h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Colchester's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Colchester is approximately 5,776 km (3,589 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 62 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Colchester — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 902 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.
Colchester is approximately 83 km (51 mi) SW of London, the national capital of United Kingdom, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
