Current Date And Time In University Heights, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
12:42:58 PDT
State: Iowa
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,119
District: Johnson County
Explore the interactive satellite map of University Heights, 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 University Heights — 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 University Heights.
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) | 41.655° N | 91.5568° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.655 | -91.5568 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 39' 18" N | 91° 33' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 39.3012' N | 91° 33.4104' W |
| City | University Heights |
| State | Iowa (State of Iowa) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Johnson County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1935-01-01 |
| Population | 1,119 |
| Area (km²) | 0.69 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.27 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,621.74 /km² |
| Elevation | 233 m / 764 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.655, -91.5568 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from University Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | Iowa | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Coralville | Iowa | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Tiffin | Iowa | NW | 10 km | 7 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| North Liberty | Iowa | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Hills | Iowa | S | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| West Branch | Iowa | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 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 University Heights, 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 29 km (18 mi) from University Heights |
The exact GPS location of University Heights 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 University Heights are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of University Heights 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
University Heights 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 University Heights 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 University Heights 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 University Heights are latitude 41.655° and longitude -91.5568°. In directional format: 41.655° N, 91.5568° W. These coordinates mark the center of University Heights in Iowa and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
University Heights is a city in Iowa, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Johnson County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, University Heights sits at: Latitude 41° 39' 18" N and Longitude 91° 33' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
University Heights has a population of approximately 1,119 people. This is roughly 0.035% 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 University Heights is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.655, -91.5568 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate University Heights in Iowa. For broader context, explore the Iowa state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to University Heights is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), roughly 29 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
University Heights is approximately 171 km (106 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.
University Heights sits at an elevation of approximately 233 meters (764 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 University Heights include Iowa City, Coralville, Tiffin. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in University Heights, sunrise is at 03:54 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM, giving a day length of 14h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from University Heights's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
University Heights is approximately 4,637 km (2,881 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,615 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of University Heights — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,652 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.
University Heights is approximately 209 km (130 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.
