Current Date And Time In Big Bear Lake, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:45:54 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,213
District: San Bernardino County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Big Bear Lake, a city in California, 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 Big Bear Lake — 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 Big Bear Lake.
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) | 34.2439° N | 116.9114° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.2439 | -116.9114 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 14' 38" N | 116° 54' 41" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 14.634' N | 116° 54.6852' W |
| City | Big Bear Lake |
| State | California (State of California) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | San Bernardino County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 5,213 |
| Area (km²) | 16.92 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 6.53 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 308.10 /km² |
| Elevation | 2,058 m / 6,752 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 34.2439, -116.9114 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Big Bear Lake 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 California.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Bear City | California | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Running Springs | California | W | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Oak Glen | California | S | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Lucerne Valley | California | N | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Lake Arrowhead | California | W | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Yucaipa | California | SW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 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 California, the home state of Big Bear Lake, along with each city's aerial distance from Sacramento, California'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 34.0522° N | -118.2437° W | 89 m | 582 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Diego | 32.7157° N | -117.1647° W | 20 m | 760 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Jose | 37.3394° N | -121.895° W | 26 m | 143 km | 🗺 View Map |
| San Francisco | 37.7749° N | -122.4194° W | 16 m | 121 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fresno | 36.7477° N | -119.7724° W | 94 m | 254 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sacramento | 38.5816° N | -121.4944° W | 9 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Long Beach | 33.767° N | -118.1892° W | 9 m | 612 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oakland | 37.8044° N | -122.2708° W | 13 m | 110 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bakersfield | 35.3733° N | -119.0187° W | 123 m | 419 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anaheim | 33.8353° N | -117.9145° W | 48 m | 618 km | 🗺 View Map |
San Bernardino International Airport IATA: SBD 34 km (21 mi) from Big Bear Lake |
The exact GPS location of Big Bear Lake gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside California. 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 California 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 Big Bear Lake are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Big Bear Lake 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
Big Bear Lake sits within California, 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 Big Bear Lake 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 California. › Browse every city in California
Coordinates for Big Bear Lake 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 Big Bear Lake are latitude 34.2439° and longitude -116.9114°. In directional format: 34.2439° N, 116.9114° W. These coordinates mark the center of Big Bear Lake in California and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Big Bear Lake is a city in California, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within San Bernardino County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Big Bear Lake sits at: Latitude 34° 14' 38" N and Longitude 116° 54' 41" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Big Bear Lake has a population of approximately 5,213 people. This is roughly 0.013% of California's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in California.
The interactive satellite map of Big Bear Lake is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.2439, -116.9114 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Big Bear Lake in California. For broader context, explore the California state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Big Bear Lake is San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), roughly 34 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Big Bear Lake is approximately 633 km (393 mi) from Sacramento, the capital of California, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in California.
Big Bear Lake sits at an elevation of approximately 2,058 meters (6,752 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for California.
The closest cities to Big Bear Lake include Big Bear City, Running Springs, Oak Glen. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Big Bear Lake, sunrise is at 06:05 AM and sunset is at 07:39 PM, giving a day length of 13h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Big Bear Lake's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Big Bear Lake is approximately 3,812 km (2,369 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,758 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Big Bear Lake — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Saint-Philippe, Reunion, roughly 1,602 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.
Big Bear Lake is approximately 2,519 km (1,565 mi) NE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
