Current Date And Time In Prospect, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
01:50:27 PDT
State: Connecticut
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 9,476
District: Naugatuck Valley Planning Region
Explore the interactive satellite map of Prospect, a city in Connecticut, 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 Prospect — 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 Prospect.
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) | 41.5023° N | 72.9787° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.5023 | -72.9787 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 30' 8" N | 72° 58' 43" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 30.1392' N | 72° 58.7232' W |
| City | Prospect |
| State | Connecticut (State of Connecticut) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Naugatuck Valley Planning Region |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1827-01-01 |
| Population | 9,476 |
| Area (km²) | 37.55 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 14.50 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 252.36 /km² |
| Elevation | 268 m / 879 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.5023, -72.9787 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Prospect 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 Connecticut.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naugatuck | Connecticut | W | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Cheshire | Connecticut | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Cheshire Village | Connecticut | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Waterbury | Connecticut | NW | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Wolcott | Connecticut | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Middlebury | Connecticut | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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 Connecticut, the home state of Prospect, along with each city's aerial distance from Hartford, Connecticut'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 41.1792° N | -73.1895° W | 1 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| New Haven | 41.3082° N | -72.9282° W | 18 m | 55 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Stamford | 41.0534° N | -73.5387° W | 7 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Stamford | 41.1382° N | -73.5435° W | 75 m | 100 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hartford | 41.7637° N | -72.6851° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waterbury | 41.5582° N | -73.0515° W | 82 m | 38 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Norwalk | 41.1176° N | -73.4079° W | 11 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Danbury | 41.3948° N | -73.454° W | 121 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| East Norwalk | 41.1057° N | -73.3985° W | 10 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| New Britain | 41.6612° N | -72.7795° W | 51 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tweed New Haven Airport IATA: HVN 28 km (17 mi) from Prospect |
The exact GPS location of Prospect gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Connecticut. 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 Connecticut 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 Prospect are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Prospect 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
Prospect sits within Connecticut, 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 Prospect 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 Connecticut. › Browse every city in Connecticut
Coordinates for Prospect 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 Prospect are latitude 41.5023° and longitude -72.9787°. In directional format: 41.5023° N, 72.9787° W. These coordinates mark the center of Prospect in Connecticut and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Prospect is a city in Connecticut, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Naugatuck Valley Planning Region. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Prospect sits at: Latitude 41° 30' 8" N and Longitude 72° 58' 43" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Prospect has a population of approximately 9,476 people. This is roughly 0.258% of Connecticut's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Connecticut.
The interactive satellite map of Prospect is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.5023, -72.9787 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Prospect in Connecticut. For broader context, explore the Connecticut state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Prospect is Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN), roughly 28 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Prospect is approximately 38 km (24 mi) from Hartford, the capital of Connecticut, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Connecticut.
Prospect sits at an elevation of approximately 268 meters (879 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Connecticut.
The closest cities to Prospect include Naugatuck, Cheshire, Cheshire Village. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Prospect, sunrise is at 02:39 AM and sunset is at 05:17 PM, giving a day length of 14h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Prospect's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Prospect is approximately 4,620 km (2,871 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,084 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Prospect — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,071 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.
Prospect is approximately 1,377 km (856 mi) W of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
