Current Date And Time In Morning Sun, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
06:42:30 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 821
District: Louisa County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Morning Sun, 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 Morning Sun — 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 Morning Sun.
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) | 41.0961° N | 91.2577° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.0961 | -91.2577 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 5' 46" N | 91° 15' 28" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 5.7684' N | 91° 15.459' W |
| City | Morning Sun |
| State | Iowa (State of Iowa) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Louisa County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 821 |
| Area (km²) | 2.07 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.80 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 396.62 /km² |
| Elevation | 230 m / 755 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.0961, -91.2577 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Morning Sun 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello | Iowa | NE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Mediapolis | Iowa | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Winfield | Iowa | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Grandview | Iowa | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Columbus Junction | Iowa | NW | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| New London | Iowa | SW | 22 km | 14 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 Morning Sun, 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 |
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport IATA: BRL 37 km (23 mi) from Morning Sun |
The exact GPS location of Morning Sun 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 Morning Sun are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Morning Sun 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
Morning Sun 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 Morning Sun 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 Morning Sun 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 Morning Sun are latitude 41.0961° and longitude -91.2577°. In directional format: 41.0961° N, 91.2577° W. These coordinates mark the center of Morning Sun in Iowa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Morning Sun is a city in Iowa, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Louisa County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Morning Sun sits at: Latitude 41° 5' 46" N and Longitude 91° 15' 28" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Morning Sun has a population of approximately 821 people. This is roughly 0.025% 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 Morning Sun is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.0961, -91.2577 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Morning Sun in Iowa. For broader context, explore the Iowa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Morning Sun is Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL), roughly 37 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Morning Sun is approximately 204 km (127 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.
Morning Sun sits at an elevation of approximately 230 meters (755 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 Morning Sun include Wapello, Mediapolis, Winfield. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Morning Sun, sunrise is at 04:11 AM and sunset is at 06:08 PM, giving a day length of 13h 56m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Morning Sun's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Morning Sun is approximately 4,575 km (2,843 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,656 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Morning Sun — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,710 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.
Morning Sun is approximately 162 km (100 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.
