Current Date And Time In Hockessin, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
22:56:43 PDT
State: Delaware
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 13,527
District: New Castle County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Hockessin, a city in Delaware, 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 Hockessin — 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 Hockessin.
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) | 39.7876° N | 75.6966° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.7876 | -75.6966 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 47' 15" N | 75° 41' 48" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 47.2566' N | 75° 41.796' W |
| City | Hockessin |
| State | Delaware (State of Delaware) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | New Castle County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 13,527 |
| Area (km²) | 26.03 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 10.05 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 519.67 /km² |
| Elevation | 78 m / 256 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.7876, -75.6966 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Hockessin 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 Delaware.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Star | Delaware | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Pike Creek Valley | Delaware | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Pike Creek | Delaware | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Greenville | Delaware | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Stanton | Delaware | SE | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Elsmere | Delaware | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 Delaware, the home state of Hockessin, along with each city's aerial distance from Dover, Delaware'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | 39.746° N | -75.5466° W | 28 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dover | 39.1582° N | -75.5244° W | 9 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newark | 39.6837° N | -75.7497° W | 38 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Middletown | 39.4496° N | -75.7163° W | 21 m | 36 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bear | 39.6293° N | -75.6583° W | 21 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brookside | 39.6671° N | -75.7269° W | 23 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Glasgow | 39.6048° N | -75.7452° W | 22 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Smyrna | 39.2998° N | -75.6046° W | 10 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pike Creek Valley | 39.7362° N | -75.6983° W | 74 m | 66 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Milford | 38.9126° N | -75.428° W | 3 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wilmington Airport IATA: ILG 14 km (9 mi) from Hockessin |
The exact GPS location of Hockessin gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Delaware. 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 Delaware 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 Hockessin are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Hockessin 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
Hockessin sits within Delaware, 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 Hockessin 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 Delaware. › Browse every city in Delaware
Coordinates for Hockessin 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 Hockessin are latitude 39.7876° and longitude -75.6966°. In directional format: 39.7876° N, 75.6966° W. These coordinates mark the center of Hockessin in Delaware and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Hockessin is a city in Delaware, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within New Castle County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Hockessin sits at: Latitude 39° 47' 15" N and Longitude 75° 41' 48" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Hockessin has a population of approximately 13,527 people. This is roughly 1.286% of Delaware's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Delaware.
The interactive satellite map of Hockessin is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.7876, -75.6966 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Hockessin in Delaware. For broader context, explore the Delaware state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Hockessin is Wilmington Airport (ILG), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Hockessin is approximately 72 km (44 mi) from Dover, the capital of Delaware, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Delaware.
Hockessin sits at an elevation of approximately 78 meters (256 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Delaware.
The closest cities to Hockessin include North Star, Pike Creek Valley, Pike Creek. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Hockessin, sunrise is at 03:10 AM and sunset is at 05:04 PM, giving a day length of 13h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Hockessin's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Hockessin is approximately 4,429 km (2,752 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,475 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Hockessin — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,138 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.
Hockessin is approximately 1,167 km (725 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.
