Current Date And Time In Arab, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:08:23 PDT
State: Alabama
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 8,295
District: Marshall County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Arab, a city in Alabama, United States, 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 Arab — 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 Arab.
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 United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 34.3182° N | 86.4958° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.3182 | -86.4958 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 19' 5" N | 86° 29' 45" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 19.089' N | 86° 29.7492' W |
| City | Arab |
| State | Alabama (State of Alabama) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Marshall County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1882-01-01 |
| Population | 8,295 |
| Area (km²) | 34.69 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 13.39 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 239.12 /km² |
| Elevation | 336 m / 1,102 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 34.3182, -86.4958 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Arab 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 Alabama.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joppa | Alabama | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Baileyton | Alabama | SW | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Guntersville | Alabama | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Holly Pond | Alabama | SW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Horton | Alabama | SE | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Douglas | Alabama | SE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 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 Alabama, the home state of Arab, along with each city's aerial distance from Montgomery, Alabama'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsville | 34.7304° N | -86.5859° W | 193 m | 264 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Birmingham | 33.5207° N | -86.8025° W | 187 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Montgomery | 32.3668° N | -86.3° W | 73 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mobile | 30.6944° N | -88.0431° W | 3 m | 249 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tuscaloosa | 33.2098° N | -87.5692° W | 68 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hoover | 33.4054° N | -86.8114° W | 176 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dothan | 31.2232° N | -85.3905° W | 98 m | 153 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Auburn | 32.6099° N | -85.4808° W | 215 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Decatur | 34.6059° N | -86.9833° W | 171 m | 257 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Madison | 34.6993° N | -86.7483° W | 215 m | 263 km | 🗺 View Map |
Huntsville International Airport IATA: HSV 44 km (27 mi) from Arab |
The exact GPS location of Arab gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Alabama. 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 Alabama 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 Arab are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Arab 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 States map
Arab sits within Alabama, United States, 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 Arab 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 Alabama. › Browse every city in Alabama
Coordinates for Arab 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 States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Arab are latitude 34.3182° and longitude -86.4958°. In directional format: 34.3182° N, 86.4958° W. These coordinates mark the center of Arab in Alabama and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Arab is a city in Alabama, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Marshall County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arab sits at: Latitude 34° 19' 5" N and Longitude 86° 29' 45" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Arab has a population of approximately 8,295 people. This is roughly 0.161% of Alabama's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Alabama.
The interactive satellite map of Arab is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.3182, -86.4958 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arab in Alabama. For broader context, explore the Alabama state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Arab is Huntsville International Airport (HSV), roughly 44 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Arab is approximately 218 km (135 mi) from Montgomery, the capital of Alabama, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Alabama.
Arab sits at an elevation of approximately 336 meters (1,102 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Alabama.
The closest cities to Arab include Joppa, Baileyton, Guntersville. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Arab, sunrise is at 04:03 AM and sunset is at 05:38 PM, giving a day length of 13h 34m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arab's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Arab is approximately 3,820 km (2,374 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,953 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Arab — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,974 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.
Arab is approximately 755 km (469 mi) N of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
