
Explore the interactive satellite map of Galveston, a city in Indiana, 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 Galveston β 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 Galveston.
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) | 40.5789° N | 86.1903° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.5789 | -86.1903 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 34' 44" N | 86° 11' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 34.7358' N | 86° 11.4162' W |
| City | Galveston |
| State | Indiana (State of Indiana) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Cass County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 1,271 |
| Area (km²) | 1.36 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.53 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 934.56 /km² |
| Elevation | 244 m / 801 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.5789, -86.1903 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Galveston 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 Indiana.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grissom Air Force Base | Indiana | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Walton | Indiana | NW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Kokomo | Indiana | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Bunker Hill | Indiana | NE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Indian Heights | Indiana | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Russiaville | Indiana | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 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 Indiana, the home state of Galveston, along with each city's aerial distance from Indianapolis, Indiana'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 39.7684° N | -86.158° W | 218 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Wayne | 41.1306° N | -85.1289° W | 247 m | 175 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Evansville | 37.9748° N | -87.5559° W | 118 m | 233 km | 🗺 View Map |
| South Bend | 41.6834° N | -86.25° W | 211 m | 213 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Carmel | 39.9784° N | -86.118° W | 260 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bloomington | 39.1653° N | -86.5264° W | 235 m | 74 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hammond | 41.5834° N | -87.5° W | 183 m | 231 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gary | 41.5934° N | -87.3464° W | 183 m | 226 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fishers | 39.9556° N | -86.0139° W | 249 m | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lafayette | 40.4167° N | -86.8753° W | 211 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
Purdue University Airport IATA: LAF 66 km (41 mi) from Galveston |
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The exact GPS location of Galveston gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Indiana. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Indiana 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 Galveston are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Galveston 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
Galveston sits within Indiana, 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 Galveston 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 Indiana. › Browse every city in Indiana
Coordinates for Galveston 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 Galveston are latitude 40.5789° and longitude -86.1903°. In directional format: 40.5789° N, 86.1903° W. These coordinates mark the center of Galveston in Indiana and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Galveston is a city in Indiana, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Cass County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Galveston sits at: Latitude 40° 34' 44" N and Longitude 86° 11' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Galveston has a population of approximately 1,271 people. This is roughly 0.018% of Indiana's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Indiana.
The interactive satellite map of Galveston is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.5789, -86.1903 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Galveston in Indiana. For broader context, explore the Indiana state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Galveston is Purdue University Airport (LAF), roughly 66 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Galveston is approximately 90 km (56 mi) from Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Indiana.
Galveston sits at an elevation of approximately 244 meters (801 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Indiana.
The closest cities to Galveston include Grissom Air Force Base, Walton, Kokomo. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Galveston, sunrise is at 03:35 AM and sunset is at 06:06 PM, giving a day length of 14h 30m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Galveston's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Galveston is approximately 4,517 km (2,807 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,287 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Galveston — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 2,003 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.
Galveston is approximately 272 km (169 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.