Current Date And Time In Cortez, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:54:22 PDT
State: Colorado
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 8,715
District: Montezuma County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cortez, a city in Colorado, 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 Cortez — 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 Cortez.
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) | 37.3489° N | 108.5859° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.3489 | -108.5859 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 20' 56" N | 108° 35' 9" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 20.933' N | 108° 35.1556' W |
| City | Cortez |
| State | Colorado (State of Colorado) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Montezuma County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1886-01-01 |
| Population | 8,715 |
| Area (km²) | 16.16 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 6.24 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 539.29 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,887 m / 6,191 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 37.3489, -108.5859 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cortez 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 Colorado.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolores | Colorado | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Towaoc | Colorado | SW | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Mancos | Colorado | E | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Dove Creek | Colorado | NW | 54 km | 34 mi | ~54m | 🗺 View |
| Durango | Colorado | E | 63 km | 39 mi | ~1h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Ignacio | Colorado | E | 88 km | 55 mi | ~1h 28m | 🗺 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 Colorado, the home state of Cortez, along with each city's aerial distance from Denver, Colorado'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | 39.7392° N | -104.9847° W | 1,609 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Colorado Springs | 38.8339° N | -104.8214° W | 1,832 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aurora | 39.7294° N | -104.8319° W | 1,648 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Collins | 40.5853° N | -105.0844° W | 1,525 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lakewood | 39.7047° N | -105.0814° W | 1,682 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thornton | 39.868° N | -104.9719° W | 1,631 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Westminster | 39.8367° N | -105.0372° W | 1,641 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arvada | 39.8028° N | -105.0875° W | 1,629 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Centennial | 39.5792° N | -104.8769° W | 1,777 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pueblo | 38.2544° N | -104.6091° W | 1,430 m | 168 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cortez Municipal Airport IATA: CEZ 6 km (4 mi) from Cortez |
The exact GPS location of Cortez gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Colorado. 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 Colorado 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 Cortez are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cortez 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
Cortez sits within Colorado, 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 Cortez 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 Colorado. › Browse every city in Colorado
Coordinates for Cortez 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 Cortez are latitude 37.3489° and longitude -108.5859°. In directional format: 37.3489° N, 108.5859° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cortez in Colorado and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cortez is a city in Colorado, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Montezuma County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cortez sits at: Latitude 37° 20' 56" N and Longitude 108° 35' 9" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cortez has a population of approximately 8,715 people. This is roughly 0.146% of Colorado's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Colorado.
The interactive satellite map of Cortez is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.3489, -108.5859 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cortez in Colorado. For broader context, explore the Colorado state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cortez is Cortez Municipal Airport (CEZ), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cortez is approximately 411 km (255 mi) from Denver, the capital of Colorado, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Colorado.
Cortez sits at an elevation of approximately 1,887 meters (6,191 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Colorado.
The closest cities to Cortez include Dolores, Towaoc, Mancos. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cortez, sunrise is at 05:27 AM and sunset is at 07:11 PM, giving a day length of 13h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cortez's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cortez is approximately 4,158 km (2,583 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,609 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cortez — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,338 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.
Cortez is approximately 1,694 km (1,053 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
