Current Date And Time In Sterling, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
15:27:56 PDT
State: Kansas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,293
District: Rice County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sterling, 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 Sterling — 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 Sterling.
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) | 38.21° N | 98.207° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 38.21 | -98.207 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 38° 12' 36" N | 98° 12' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 38° 12.6006' N | 98° 12.4206' W |
| City | Sterling |
| State | Kansas (State of Kansas) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Rice County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 2,293 |
| Area (km²) | 4.42 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.71 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 518.78 /km² |
| Elevation | 500 m / 1,641 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 38.21, -98.207 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sterling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickerson | Kansas | SE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Lyons | Kansas | N | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Little River | Kansas | NE | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Hutchinson | Kansas | SE | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| South Hutchinson | Kansas | SE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Ellinwood | Kansas | NW | 36 km | 23 mi | ~36m | 🗺 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 Sterling, 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 |
Salina Municipal Airport IATA: SLN 81 km (50 mi) from Sterling |
The exact GPS location of Sterling 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 Sterling are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sterling 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
Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling are latitude 38.21° and longitude -98.207°. In directional format: 38.21° N, 98.207° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sterling in Kansas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sterling is a city in Kansas, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Rice County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sterling sits at: Latitude 38° 12' 36" N and Longitude 98° 12' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sterling has a population of approximately 2,293 people. This is roughly 0.077% 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 Sterling is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 38.21, -98.207 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sterling in Kansas. For broader context, explore the Kansas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sterling is Salina Municipal Airport (SLN), roughly 81 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sterling is approximately 239 km (148 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.
Sterling sits at an elevation of approximately 500 meters (1,641 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 Sterling include Nickerson, Lyons, Little River. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sterling, sunrise is at 04:43 AM and sunset is at 06:31 PM, giving a day length of 13h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sterling's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sterling is approximately 4,254 km (2,643 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,590 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sterling — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,545 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.
Sterling is approximately 804 km (500 mi) NE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
