Current Date And Time In West Helena, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
00:13:23 PDT
State: Arkansas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 7,679
District: Phillips County
Explore the interactive satellite map of West Helena, a city in Arkansas, 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 West Helena — 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 West Helena.
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) | 34.5507° N | 90.6418° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.5507 | -90.6418 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 33' 2" N | 90° 38' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 33.0396' N | 90° 38.5062' W |
| City | West Helena |
| State | Arkansas (State of Arkansas) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Phillips County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 7,679 |
| Area (km²) | 11.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 4.44 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 667.74 /km² |
| Elevation | 78 m / 256 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 34.5507, -90.6418 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from West Helena 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 Arkansas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helena | Arkansas | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Helena-West Helena | Arkansas | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Marvell | Arkansas | W | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Marianna | Arkansas | NW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Elaine | Arkansas | SW | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Hughes | Arkansas | N | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 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 Arkansas, the home state of West Helena, along with each city's aerial distance from Little Rock, Arkansas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 34.7465° N | -92.2896° W | 102 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Smith | 35.3859° N | -94.3985° W | 134 m | 205 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fayetteville | 36.0626° N | -94.1574° W | 427 m | 224 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springdale | 36.1867° N | -94.1288° W | 403 m | 231 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jonesboro | 35.8423° N | -90.7043° W | 99 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Little Rock | 34.7695° N | -92.2671° W | 81 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Conway | 35.0887° N | -92.4421° W | 95 m | 41 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rogers | 36.332° N | -94.1185° W | 417 m | 242 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pine Bluff | 34.2284° N | -92.0032° W | 67 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bentonville | 36.3729° N | -94.2088° W | 395 m | 251 km | 🗺 View Map |
Memphis International Airport IATA: MEM 82 km (51 mi) from West Helena |
The exact GPS location of West Helena gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Arkansas. 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 Arkansas 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 West Helena are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of West Helena 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
West Helena sits within Arkansas, 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 West Helena 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 Arkansas. › Browse every city in Arkansas
Coordinates for West Helena 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 West Helena are latitude 34.5507° and longitude -90.6418°. In directional format: 34.5507° N, 90.6418° W. These coordinates mark the center of West Helena in Arkansas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
West Helena is a city in Arkansas, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Phillips County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, West Helena sits at: Latitude 34° 33' 2" N and Longitude 90° 38' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
West Helena has a population of approximately 7,679 people. This is roughly 0.249% of Arkansas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Arkansas.
The interactive satellite map of West Helena is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.5507, -90.6418 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate West Helena in Arkansas. For broader context, explore the Arkansas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to West Helena is Memphis International Airport (MEM), roughly 82 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
West Helena is approximately 152 km (95 mi) from Little Rock, the capital of Arkansas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Arkansas.
West Helena sits at an elevation of approximately 78 meters (256 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Arkansas.
The closest cities to West Helena include Helena, Helena-West Helena, Marvell. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in West Helena, sunrise is at 04:21 AM and sunset is at 05:52 PM, giving a day length of 13h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from West Helena's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
West Helena is approximately 3,846 km (2,390 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,311 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of West Helena — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 2,270 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.
West Helena is approximately 693 km (430 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.
