Current Date And Time In Desert Shores, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:05:11 PDT
State: California
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,104
District: Imperial County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Desert Shores, 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 Desert Shores — 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 Desert Shores.
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) | 33.4042° N | 116.0397° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 33.4042 | -116.0397 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 33° 24' 15" N | 116° 2' 23" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 33° 24.252' N | 116° 2.3832' W |
| City | Desert Shores |
| State | California (State of California) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Imperial County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 1,104 |
| Area (km²) | 1.77 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.68 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 623.73 /km² |
| GPS (DD) | 33.4042, -116.0397 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Desert Shores 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis | California | NW | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Salton City | California | SE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Mecca | California | N | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Thermal | California | N | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Vista Santa Rosa | California | NW | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Coachella | California | N | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 Desert Shores, 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 |
Palm Springs International Airport IATA: PSP 64 km (40 mi) from Desert Shores |
The exact GPS location of Desert Shores 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 Desert Shores are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Desert Shores 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
Desert Shores 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 Desert Shores 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 Desert Shores 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 Desert Shores are latitude 33.4042° and longitude -116.0397°. In directional format: 33.4042° N, 116.0397° W. These coordinates mark the center of Desert Shores in California and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Desert Shores is a city in California, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Imperial County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Desert Shores sits at: Latitude 33° 24' 15" N and Longitude 116° 2' 23" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Desert Shores has a population of approximately 1,104 people. This is roughly 0.003% 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 Desert Shores is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 33.4042, -116.0397 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Desert Shores in California. For broader context, explore the California state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Desert Shores is Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), roughly 64 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Desert Shores is approximately 756 km (470 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.
The closest cities to Desert Shores include Oasis, Salton City, Mecca. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Desert Shores, sunrise is at 06:03 AM and sunset is at 07:34 PM, giving a day length of 13h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Desert Shores's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Desert Shores is approximately 3,719 km (2,311 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 10,784 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Desert Shores — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Plaine Corail-La Fouche Corail, Mauritius, roughly 1,519 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.
Desert Shores is approximately 2,487 km (1,546 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.
