Current Date And Time In Alta, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:59:59 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,883
District: Buena Vista County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alta, a city in Iowa, 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 Alta — 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 Alta.
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) | 42.6736° N | 95.2906° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.6736 | -95.2906 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 40' 25" N | 95° 17' 26" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 40.4154' N | 95° 17.433' W |
| City | Alta |
| State | Iowa (State of Iowa) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Buena Vista County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1872-01-01 |
| Population | 1,883 |
| Area (km²) | 2.78 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.07 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 677.34 /km² |
| Elevation | 454 m / 1,490 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.6736, -95.2906 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alta 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 Iowa.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake | Iowa | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Lakeside | Iowa | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Aurelia | Iowa | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Schaller | Iowa | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Cherokee | Iowa | W | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Newell | Iowa | E | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 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 Iowa, the home state of Alta, along with each city's aerial distance from Des Moines, Iowa'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Fort Dodge Regional Airport IATA: FOD 91 km (57 mi) from Alta |
The exact GPS location of Alta gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Iowa. 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 Iowa 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 Alta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Alta 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
Alta sits within Iowa, 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 Alta 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 Iowa. › Browse every city in Iowa
Coordinates for Alta 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 Alta are latitude 42.6736° and longitude -95.2906°. In directional format: 42.6736° N, 95.2906° W. These coordinates mark the center of Alta in Iowa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Alta is a city in Iowa, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Buena Vista County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alta sits at: Latitude 42° 40' 25" N and Longitude 95° 17' 26" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Alta has a population of approximately 1,883 people. This is roughly 0.058% of Iowa's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Iowa.
The interactive satellite map of Alta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.6736, -95.2906 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alta in Iowa. For broader context, explore the Iowa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Alta is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), roughly 91 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Alta is approximately 183 km (114 mi) from Des Moines, the capital of Iowa, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Iowa.
Alta sits at an elevation of approximately 454 meters (1,490 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Iowa.
The closest cities to Alta include Storm Lake, Lakeside, Aurelia. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Alta, sunrise is at 04:23 AM and sunset is at 06:28 PM, giving a day length of 14h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alta is approximately 4,750 km (2,952 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,799 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,339 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.
Alta is approximately 535 km (333 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
