Current Date And Time In Brightwood, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:43:16 PDT
State: District of Columbia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 17,624
Explore the interactive satellite map of Brightwood, a city in District of Columbia, 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 Brightwood — 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 Brightwood.
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) | 38.9612° N | 77.0275° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.9612 | -77.0275 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 57' 40" N | 77° 1' 39" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 57.6732' N | 77° 1.6488' W |
| City | Brightwood |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 17,624 |
| Elevation | 89 m / 292 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.9612, -77.0275 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Brightwood 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 District of Columbia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Triangle | District of Columbia | SW | 1 km | 0 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Kennedy Street | District of Columbia | SE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| The Parks At Walter Reed | District of Columbia | N | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Petworth | District of Columbia | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Central 14th Street / WMATA Northern Bus Barn | District of Columbia | S | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Georgia Avenue / Walter Reed | District of Columbia | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 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 District of Columbia, the home state of Brightwood, along with each city's aerial distance from Washington, D.C., District of Columbia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 38.8951° N | -77.0364° W | 7 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Downtown DC | 38.8935° N | -77.0199° W | 12 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Columbia Heights | 38.9257° N | -77.0294° W | 57 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mount Pleasant | 38.9307° N | -77.0408° W | 55 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Central 14th Street / Spring Road | 38.9371° N | -77.0327° W | 58 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Northwest One | 38.9043° N | -77.012° W | 15 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dupont Circle | 38.9084° N | -77.0441° W | 24 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Foggy Bottom | 38.9015° N | -77.0622° W | 1 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Mount Vernon Triangle | 38.9023° N | -77.0169° W | 15 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| H Street NE | 38.9002° N | -76.9959° W | 18 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport IATA: DCA 12 km (8 mi) from Brightwood |
The exact GPS location of Brightwood gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia 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 Brightwood are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Brightwood 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
Brightwood sits within District of Columbia, 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 Brightwood 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 District of Columbia. › Browse every city in District of Columbia
Coordinates for Brightwood 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 Brightwood are latitude 38.9612° and longitude -77.0275°. In directional format: 38.9612° N, 77.0275° W. These coordinates mark the center of Brightwood in District of Columbia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Brightwood is a city in District of Columbia, United States, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Brightwood sits at: Latitude 38° 57' 40" N and Longitude 77° 1' 39" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Brightwood has a population of approximately 17,624 people. This is roughly 2.510% of District of Columbia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in District of Columbia.
The interactive satellite map of Brightwood is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.9612, -77.0275 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Brightwood in District of Columbia. For broader context, explore the District of Columbia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Brightwood is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Brightwood sits at an elevation of approximately 89 meters (292 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for District of Columbia.
The closest cities to Brightwood include Colorado Triangle, Kennedy Street, The Parks At Walter Reed. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Brightwood, sunrise is at 03:03 AM and sunset is at 05:25 PM, giving a day length of 14h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Brightwood's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Brightwood is approximately 4,337 km (2,695 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,667 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Brightwood — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,202 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.
Brightwood is approximately 1,074 km (667 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.
