Current Date And Time In Washington, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
13:19:45 PDT
State: District of Columbia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 689,545
Explore the interactive satellite map of Washington, 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 Washington — 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 Washington.
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) | 38.8951° N | 77.0364° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.8951 | -77.0364 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 53' 42" N | 77° 2' 11" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 53.7066' N | 77° 2.1822' W |
| City | Washington |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1790-07-16 |
| Population | 689,545 |
| Area (km²) | 259.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 100.00 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,662.34 /km² |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.8951, -77.0364 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Triangle | District of Columbia | NW | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Downtown DC | District of Columbia | E | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Dupont Circle | District of Columbia | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Mount Vernon Triangle | District of Columbia | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| The Wharf | District of Columbia | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Shaw | District of Columbia | NE | 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 Washington, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pleasant Plains | 38.9307° N | -77.0303° W | 58 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport IATA: DCA 5 km (3 mi) from Washington |
The exact GPS location of Washington 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 Washington are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Washington 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
Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington are latitude 38.8951° and longitude -77.0364°. In directional format: 38.8951° N, 77.0364° W. These coordinates mark the center of Washington in District of Columbia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Washington 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, Washington sits at: Latitude 38° 53' 42" N and Longitude 77° 2' 11" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Washington has a population of approximately 689,545 people. This is roughly 98.191% 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 Washington is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.8951, -77.0364 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Washington in District of Columbia. For broader context, explore the District of Columbia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Washington is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Washington sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 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 Washington include Golden Triangle, Downtown DC, Dupont Circle. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Washington, sunrise is at 03:20 AM and sunset is at 05:04 PM, giving a day length of 13h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Washington's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Washington is approximately 4,330 km (2,690 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,674 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Washington — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,200 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.
