Current Date And Time In Athens, United States
Friday, 24 July 2026
05:28:56 PDT
State: Alabama
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 24,966
District: Limestone County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Athens, 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 Athens — 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 Athens.
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) | 34.8024° N | 86.9722° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.8024 | -86.9722 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 48' 9" N | 86° 58' 20" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 48.1458' N | 86° 58.3314' W |
| City | Athens |
| State | Alabama (State of Alabama) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Limestone County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1818-11-19 |
| Population | 24,966 |
| Area (km²) | 103.91 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 40.12 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 240.27 /km² |
| Elevation | 220 m / 722 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 34.8024, -86.9722 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Athens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Street Courthouse Annex | Alabama | W | 0 km | 0 mi | ~0m | 🗺 View |
| Capshaw | Alabama | E | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Harvest | Alabama | E | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Decatur | Alabama | S | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Madison | Alabama | SE | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Trinity | Alabama | SW | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 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 Athens, 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 26 km (16 mi) from Athens |
The exact GPS location of Athens 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 Athens are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Athens 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
Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens 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 Athens are latitude 34.8024° and longitude -86.9722°. In directional format: 34.8024° N, 86.9722° W. These coordinates mark the center of Athens in Alabama and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Athens is a city in Alabama, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Limestone County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Athens sits at: Latitude 34° 48' 9" N and Longitude 86° 58' 20" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Athens has a population of approximately 24,966 people. This is roughly 0.484% 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 Athens is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.8024, -86.9722 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Athens in Alabama. For broader context, explore the Alabama state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Athens is Huntsville International Airport (HSV), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Athens is approximately 278 km (173 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.
Athens sits at an elevation of approximately 220 meters (722 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 Athens include Washington Street Courthouse Annex, Capshaw, Harvest. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Athens, sunrise is at 03:50 AM and sunset is at 05:58 PM, giving a day length of 14h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Athens's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Athens is approximately 3,874 km (2,407 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,950 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Athens — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 2,014 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.
Athens is approximately 690 km (429 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.
