Current Date And Time In Rocky Ford, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
11:40:59 PDT
State: Colorado
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,827
District: Otero County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rocky Ford, 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 Rocky Ford — 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 Rocky Ford.
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) | 38.0525° N | 103.7202° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.0525 | -103.7202 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 3' 9" N | 103° 43' 13" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 3.1505' N | 103° 43.2136' W |
| City | Rocky Ford |
| State | Colorado (State of Colorado) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Otero County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1887-01-01 |
| Population | 3,827 |
| Area (km²) | 4.34 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.68 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 881.80 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,274 m / 4,180 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.0525, -103.7202 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rocky Ford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swink | Colorado | SE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| La Junta | Colorado | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| North La Junta | Colorado | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Ordway | Colorado | N | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Fowler | Colorado | W | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Las Animas | Colorado | E | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 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 Rocky Ford, 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 |
Pueblo Memorial Airport IATA: PUB 73 km (45 mi) from Rocky Ford |
The exact GPS location of Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rocky Ford 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
Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford 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 Rocky Ford are latitude 38.0525° and longitude -103.7202°. In directional format: 38.0525° N, 103.7202° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rocky Ford in Colorado and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rocky Ford is a city in Colorado, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Otero County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rocky Ford sits at: Latitude 38° 3' 9" N and Longitude 103° 43' 13" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rocky Ford has a population of approximately 3,827 people. This is roughly 0.064% 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 Rocky Ford is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.0525, -103.7202 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rocky Ford in Colorado. For broader context, explore the Colorado state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rocky Ford is Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB), roughly 73 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rocky Ford is approximately 217 km (135 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.
Rocky Ford sits at an elevation of approximately 1,274 meters (4,180 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 Rocky Ford include Swink, La Junta, North La Junta. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rocky Ford, sunrise is at 05:08 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM, giving a day length of 13h 42m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rocky Ford's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rocky Ford is approximately 4,236 km (2,632 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,092 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rocky Ford — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,346 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.
Rocky Ford is approximately 1,263 km (785 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.
