Current Date And Time In Great Bend, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:36:35 PDT
State: Kansas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 15,717
District: Barton County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Great Bend, a city in Kansas, 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 Great Bend — 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 Great Bend.
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) | 38.3645° N | 98.7648° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.3645 | -98.7648 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 21' 52" N | 98° 45' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 21.8676' N | 98° 45.8886' W |
| City | Great Bend |
| State | Kansas (State of Kansas) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Barton County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1871-01-01 |
| Population | 15,717 |
| Area (km²) | 27.75 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 10.71 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 566.38 /km² |
| Elevation | 564 m / 1,850 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.3645, -98.7648 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Great Bend 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 Kansas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellinwood | Kansas | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Hoisington | Kansas | N | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Claflin | Kansas | NE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Larned | Kansas | SW | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Saint John | Kansas | S | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Stafford | Kansas | S | 47 km | 29 mi | ~47m | 🗺 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 Kansas, the home state of Great Bend, along with each city's aerial distance from Topeka, Kansas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 37.6922° N | -97.3375° W | 396 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Overland Park | 38.9822° N | -94.6708° W | 329 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kansas City | 39.1142° N | -94.6275° W | 266 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Olathe | 38.8814° N | -94.8191° W | 315 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Topeka | 39.0483° N | -95.678° W | 288 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lawrence | 38.9717° N | -95.2353° W | 263 m | 39 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shawnee | 39.0417° N | -94.7202° W | 325 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manhattan | 39.1836° N | -96.5717° W | 311 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lenexa | 38.9536° N | -94.7336° W | 314 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Salina | 38.8403° N | -97.6114° W | 373 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hays Regional Airport IATA: HYS 69 km (43 mi) from Great Bend |
The exact GPS location of Great Bend gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kansas. 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 Kansas 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 Great Bend are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Great Bend 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
Great Bend sits within Kansas, 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 Great Bend 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 Kansas. › Browse every city in Kansas
Coordinates for Great Bend 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 Great Bend are latitude 38.3645° and longitude -98.7648°. In directional format: 38.3645° N, 98.7648° W. These coordinates mark the center of Great Bend in Kansas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Great Bend is a city in Kansas, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Barton County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Great Bend sits at: Latitude 38° 21' 52" N and Longitude 98° 45' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Great Bend has a population of approximately 15,717 people. This is roughly 0.529% of Kansas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kansas.
The interactive satellite map of Great Bend is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.3645, -98.7648 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Great Bend in Kansas. For broader context, explore the Kansas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Great Bend is Hays Regional Airport (HYS), roughly 69 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Great Bend is approximately 278 km (173 mi) from Topeka, the capital of Kansas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kansas.
Great Bend sits at an elevation of approximately 564 meters (1,850 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kansas.
The closest cities to Great Bend include Ellinwood, Hoisington, Claflin. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Great Bend, sunrise is at 04:45 AM and sunset is at 06:34 PM, giving a day length of 13h 48m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Great Bend's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Great Bend is approximately 4,271 km (2,654 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,621 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Great Bend — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,504 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.
Great Bend is approximately 843 km (524 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.
