Current Date And Time In Battle Creek, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:34:56 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 695
District: Ida County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek — 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 Battle Creek.
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) | 42.3155° N | 95.5986° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.3155 | -95.5986 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 18' 56" N | 95° 35' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 18.9324' N | 95° 35.9166' W |
| City | Battle Creek |
| State | Iowa (State of Iowa) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Ida County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 695 |
| Area (km²) | 1.29 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.50 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 538.76 /km² |
| Elevation | 365 m / 1,198 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.3155, -95.5986 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Battle Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Grove | Iowa | E | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Holstein | Iowa | N | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Schleswig | Iowa | SE | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Mapleton | Iowa | SW | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Correctionville | Iowa | NW | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Anthon | Iowa | W | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 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 Battle Creek, 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 |
Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field IATA: SUX 65 km (40 mi) from Battle Creek |
The exact GPS location of Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Battle Creek 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
Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek are latitude 42.3155° and longitude -95.5986°. In directional format: 42.3155° N, 95.5986° W. These coordinates mark the center of Battle Creek in Iowa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Battle Creek is a city in Iowa, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Ida County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Battle Creek sits at: Latitude 42° 18' 56" N and Longitude 95° 35' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Battle Creek has a population of approximately 695 people. This is roughly 0.021% 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 Battle Creek is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.3155, -95.5986 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Battle Creek in Iowa. For broader context, explore the Iowa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Battle Creek is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Battle Creek 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.
Battle Creek sits at an elevation of approximately 365 meters (1,198 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 Battle Creek include Ida Grove, Holstein, Schleswig. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Battle Creek, sunrise is at 04:25 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 14h 3m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Battle Creek's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Battle Creek is approximately 4,711 km (2,927 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,869 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Battle Creek — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,345 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.
Battle Creek is approximately 546 km (339 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.
