Current Date And Time In Highlands Ranch, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
10:39:51 PDT
State: Colorado
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 96,713
District: Douglas County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Highlands Ranch, 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 Highlands Ranch — 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 Highlands Ranch.
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) | 39.5539° N | 104.9694° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.5539 | -104.9694 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 33' 14" N | 104° 58' 10" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 33.2328' N | 104° 58.1658' W |
| City | Highlands Ranch |
| State | Colorado (State of Colorado) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Douglas County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 96,713 |
| Area (km²) | 62.91 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 24.29 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,537.32 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,732 m / 5,683 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.5539, -104.9694 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Highlands Ranch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southglenn | Colorado | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Acres Green | Colorado | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Carriage Club | Colorado | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Castlewood | Colorado | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Lone Tree | Colorado | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Greenwood Village | Colorado | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 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 Highlands Ranch, 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 |
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport IATA: BJC 41 km (26 mi) from Highlands Ranch |
The exact GPS location of Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Highlands Ranch 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
Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch are latitude 39.5539° and longitude -104.9694°. In directional format: 39.5539° N, 104.9694° W. These coordinates mark the center of Highlands Ranch in Colorado and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Highlands Ranch is a city in Colorado, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Douglas County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Highlands Ranch sits at: Latitude 39° 33' 14" N and Longitude 104° 58' 10" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Highlands Ranch has a population of approximately 96,713 people. This is roughly 1.623% 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 Highlands Ranch is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.5539, -104.9694 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Highlands Ranch in Colorado. For broader context, explore the Colorado state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Highlands Ranch is Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), roughly 41 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Highlands Ranch is approximately 21 km (13 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.
Highlands Ranch sits at an elevation of approximately 1,732 meters (5,683 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 Highlands Ranch include Southglenn, Acres Green, Carriage Club. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Highlands Ranch, sunrise is at 05:09 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM, giving a day length of 13h 50m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Highlands Ranch's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Highlands Ranch is approximately 4,403 km (2,736 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,010 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Highlands Ranch — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,154 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.
Highlands Ranch is approximately 1,327 km (825 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.
