Current Date And Time In Central City, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:32:29 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,269
District: Linn County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Central City, 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 Central City — 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 Central City.
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) | 42.2039° N | 91.5241° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.2039 | -91.5241 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 12' 14" N | 91° 31' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 12.2328' N | 91° 31.4436' W |
| City | Central City |
| State | Iowa (State of Iowa) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Linn County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 1,269 |
| Area (km²) | 2.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.97 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 507.60 /km² |
| Elevation | 254 m / 833 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.2039, -91.5241 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Central City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coggon | Iowa | N | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Alburnett | Iowa | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Springville | Iowa | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Robins | Iowa | SW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Marion | Iowa | S | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Center Point | Iowa | W | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 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 Central City, 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 |
The Eastern Iowa Airport IATA: CID 39 km (24 mi) from Central City |
The exact GPS location of Central City 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 Central City are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Central City 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
Central City 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 Central City 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 Central City 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 Central City are latitude 42.2039° and longitude -91.5241°. In directional format: 42.2039° N, 91.5241° W. These coordinates mark the center of Central City in Iowa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Central City is a city in Iowa, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Linn County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Central City sits at: Latitude 42° 12' 14" N and Longitude 91° 31' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Central City has a population of approximately 1,269 people. This is roughly 0.039% 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 Central City is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.2039, -91.5241 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Central City in Iowa. For broader context, explore the Iowa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Central City is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), roughly 39 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Central City is approximately 185 km (115 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.
Central City sits at an elevation of approximately 254 meters (833 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 Central City include Coggon, Alburnett, Springville. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Central City, sunrise is at 03:51 AM and sunset is at 06:33 PM, giving a day length of 14h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Central City's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Central City is approximately 4,698 km (2,919 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,547 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Central City — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,618 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.
Central City is approximately 243 km (151 mi) SE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
