Current Date And Time In Central City, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:20:38 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,892
District: Muhlenberg County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Central City, a city in Kentucky, 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) | 37.2939° N | 87.1233° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.2939 | -87.1233 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 17' 38" N | 87° 7' 24" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 17.6358' N | 87° 7.3998' W |
| City | Central City |
| State | Kentucky (Commonwealth of Kentucky) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Muhlenberg County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1826-01-01 |
| Population | 5,892 |
| Area (km²) | 13.58 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.24 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 433.87 /km² |
| Elevation | 133 m / 436 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 37.2939, -87.1233 |
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 Kentucky.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morehead | Kentucky | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Powderly | Kentucky | SW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Drakesboro | Kentucky | SE | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Greenville | Kentucky | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Beechmont | Kentucky | SE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Livermore | Kentucky | N | 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 Kentucky, the home state of Central City, along with each city's aerial distance from Frankfort, Kentucky'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 38.2542° N | -85.7594° W | 142 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lexington | 37.9887° N | -84.4777° W | 295 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lexington-Fayette | 38.0498° N | -84.4586° W | 305 m | 40 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Meads | 38.4126° N | -82.7091° W | 185 m | 190 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bowling Green | 36.9903° N | -86.4436° W | 161 m | 193 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Owensboro | 37.7742° N | -87.1133° W | 120 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Covington | 39.0837° N | -84.5086° W | 155 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Richmond | 37.7479° N | -84.2947° W | 289 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Georgetown | 38.2098° N | -84.5588° W | 258 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Florence | 38.9989° N | -84.6266° W | 282 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
Owensboro Daviess County Airport IATA: OWB 50 km (31 mi) from Central City |
The exact GPS location of Central City gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kentucky. 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky, 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 Kentucky. › Browse every city in Kentucky
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 37.2939° and longitude -87.1233°. In directional format: 37.2939° N, 87.1233° W. These coordinates mark the center of Central City in Kentucky and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Central City is a city in Kentucky, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Muhlenberg 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 37° 17' 38" N and Longitude 87° 7' 24" 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 5,892 people. This is roughly 0.140% of Kentucky's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kentucky.
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 37.2939, -87.1233 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Central City in Kentucky. For broader context, explore the Kentucky state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Central City is Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB), roughly 50 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Central City is approximately 222 km (138 mi) from Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Kentucky.
Central City sits at an elevation of approximately 133 meters (436 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kentucky.
The closest cities to Central City include Morehead, Powderly, Drakesboro. 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 04:01 AM and sunset is at 05:45 PM, giving a day length of 13h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Central City's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Central City is approximately 4,152 km (2,580 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,716 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 Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 2,027 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 427 km (266 mi) NW of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
