Current Date And Time In Dawson Springs, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:10:16 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,737
District: Hopkins County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Dawson Springs, 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 Dawson Springs — 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 Dawson Springs.
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) | 37.1673° N | 87.6925° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.1673 | -87.6925 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 10' 2" N | 87° 41' 33" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 10.0363' N | 87° 41.5506' W |
| City | Dawson Springs |
| State | Kentucky (Commonwealth of Kentucky) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Hopkins County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 2,737 |
| Area (km²) | 10.18 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.93 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 268.86 /km² |
| Elevation | 128 m / 420 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 37.1673, -87.6925 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Dawson Springs 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton | Kentucky | W | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Earlington | Kentucky | NE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Mortons Gap | Kentucky | E | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Nortonville | Kentucky | E | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Crofton | Kentucky | SE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Nebo | Kentucky | N | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 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 Dawson Springs, 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 79 km (49 mi) from Dawson Springs |
The exact GPS location of Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Dawson Springs 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
Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs are latitude 37.1673° and longitude -87.6925°. In directional format: 37.1673° N, 87.6925° W. These coordinates mark the center of Dawson Springs in Kentucky and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Dawson Springs is a city in Kentucky, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Hopkins County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Dawson Springs sits at: Latitude 37° 10' 2" N and Longitude 87° 41' 33" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Dawson Springs has a population of approximately 2,737 people. This is roughly 0.065% 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 Dawson Springs is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.1673, -87.6925 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Dawson Springs in Kentucky. For broader context, explore the Kentucky state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Dawson Springs is Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB), roughly 79 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Dawson Springs is approximately 273 km (170 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.
Dawson Springs sits at an elevation of approximately 128 meters (420 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 Dawson Springs include Princeton, Earlington, Mortons Gap. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Dawson Springs, sunrise is at 04:03 AM and sunset is at 05:47 PM, giving a day length of 13h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Dawson Springs's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Dawson Springs is approximately 4,137 km (2,571 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,779 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Dawson Springs — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 2,077 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.
Dawson Springs is approximately 420 km (261 mi) N of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
