Current Date And Time In Iowa, United States
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
18:29:04 PDT
Capital: Des Moines
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,241,488
Area: 145,746.00 km²
State Code: IA
Explore the interactive satellite map of Iowa, a state or administrative region of 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 Iowa — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Iowa in United States.
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) | 41.878° N | 93.0977° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.878 | -93.0977 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 52' 41" N | 93° 5' 52" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 52.6802' N | 93° 5.8621' W |
| State / Region | Iowa (State of Iowa) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Des Moines |
| State Code | IA |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Districts | 99 |
| Population | 3,241,488 |
| Area (km²) | 145,746.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 56,272.82 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 12.95 /km² |
| Elevation | 307 m / 1,006 ft |
| Area Rank | #26 in United States |
| Population Rank | #29 of 46 in United States |
| GPS (DD) | 41.878, -93.0977 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Iowa to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across United States.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | United States | SE | 339 km | 210 mi | ~4h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Wisconsin | United States | NE | 410 km | 255 mi | ~5h 8m | 🗺 View |
| Missouri | United States | S | 448 km | 279 mi | ~5h 36m | 🗺 View |
| Minnesota | United States | N | 554 km | 344 mi | ~6h 56m | 🗺 View |
| Kansas | United States | SW | 556 km | 345 mi | ~6h 57m | 🗺 View |
| Nebraska | United States | W | 566 km | 352 mi | ~7h 5m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Iowa, along with each city's aerial distance from Des Moines, Iowa's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines | 41.6005° N | -93.6091° W | 266 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cedar Rapids | 42.0083° N | -91.6441° W | 247 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Davenport | 41.5236° N | -90.5776° W | 180 m | 252 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sioux City | 42.5° N | -96.4003° W | 366 m | 251 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Iowa City | 41.6611° N | -91.5302° W | 204 m | 173 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waterloo | 42.4928° N | -92.343° W | 261 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ames | 42.0347° N | -93.6199° W | 287 m | 48 km | 🗺 View Map |
| West Des Moines | 41.5772° N | -93.7113° W | 252 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Council Bluffs | 41.2619° N | -95.8608° W | 301 m | 191 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dubuque | 42.5006° N | -90.6646° W | 189 m | 263 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Iowa is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across United States. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Iowa on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in United States.
The satellite view of Iowa helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View United States national map
Iowa occupies a distinct geographic zone within United States in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Iowa for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across United States. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Iowa 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Iowa are latitude 41.878° and longitude -93.0977°. In directional format: 41.878° N, 93.0977° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Iowa in United States and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Iowa is a state or administrative region of United States, located in North America. Its capital city is Des Moines. View the exact position of Iowa on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Iowa is at: Latitude 41° 52' 41" N and Longitude 93° 5' 52" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Iowa covers a total area of approximately 145,746.00 km² (56,272.82 mi²). This is roughly 1.51% of United States's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Iowa is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.878, -93.0977 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Iowa in United States. For broader context, explore the United States national map or nearby states.
Today in Iowa, sunrise is at 04:10 AM and sunset is at 06:26 PM, giving a day length of 14h 16m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Iowa's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Iowa is approximately 4,662 km (2,897 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,716 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Iowa — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,536 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 place.
Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, is approximately 1,350 km (839 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
