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Jenkins, Kentucky, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Jenkins, United States

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:07:25 PDT
State: Kentucky
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,103
District: Letcher County

🗺 Map of Jenkins, Kentucky, United States – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Jenkins, 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 Jenkins β€” 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 Jenkins.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Jenkins, Kentucky

📍 LATITUDE
37.173°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
82.631°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)37.1734° N82.631° W
Signed Decimal Degrees37.1734-82.631
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)37° 10' 24" N82° 37' 52" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)37° 10.4064' N82° 37.8594' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Jenkins Today

🔥 SUNRISE
03:43 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:27 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 44m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
10:35 AM
Calculated for today (12 Aug 2026) from Jenkins’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Jenkins’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
4,138 km
(2,571 mi) • Jenkins is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
7,329 km
(4,554 mi) • Jenkins is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
37.173° S, 97.369° E
The point exactly opposite Jenkins through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Jenkins, you'd surface nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, about 1,630 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Jenkins

📍 Location Details

CityJenkins
StateKentucky (Commonwealth of Kentucky)
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
DistrictLetcher County
Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00
Founded1912-01-01

📈 Area & Population

Population2,103
Area (km²)23.68 km²
Area (mi²)9.14 mi²
Pop. Density88.81 /km²
Elevation469 m / 1,539 ft
GPS (DD)37.1734, -82.631

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Jenkins

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Kentucky
Parent Country: United States

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 2,103
🏆 State Rank: #176 of 377 most populous in Kentucky
🏠 Share of Kentucky Population: 0.050%
📏 Built-Up Area: 23.68 km²
👥 Population Density: 89 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Jenkins 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
McRobertsKentuckyNW5 km3 mi~5m🗺 View
Fleming-NeonKentuckyW7 km4 mi~7m🗺 View
WhitesburgKentuckyW18 km11 mi~18m🗺 View
WheelwrightKentuckyNW19 km12 mi~19m🗺 View
Pippa PassesKentuckyNW28 km17 mi~28m🗺 View
Elkhorn CityKentuckyNE29 km18 mi~29m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Jenkins to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Frankfort
228 km (142 mi)
NW of Jenkins • ~3h 48m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Washington
705 km (438 mi)
NW of Jenkins • ~11h 45m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Kentucky

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Kentucky, the home state of Jenkins, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Louisville38.2542° N-85.7594° W142 m78 km🗺 View Map
Lexington37.9887° N-84.4777° W295 m42 km🗺 View Map
Lexington-Fayette38.0498° N-84.4586° W305 m40 km🗺 View Map
Meads38.4126° N-82.7091° W185 m190 km🗺 View Map
Bowling Green36.9903° N-86.4436° W161 m193 km🗺 View Map
Owensboro37.7742° N-87.1133° W120 m202 km🗺 View Map
Covington39.0837° N-84.5086° W155 m103 km🗺 View Map
Richmond37.7479° N-84.2947° W289 m71 km🗺 View Map
Georgetown38.2098° N-84.5588° W258 m27 km🗺 View Map
Florence38.9989° N-84.6266° W282 m91 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport
IATA: TRI
80 km (50 mi) from Jenkins
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🌍 Jenkins Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Jenkins Matter

The exact GPS location of Jenkins 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Kentucky state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Jenkins Mapping

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 Jenkins are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Jenkins

The satellite view of Jenkins 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

🌎 Regional Position of Jenkins in Kentucky

Jenkins 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Jenkins Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Jenkins 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

💻 Using Jenkins Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Jenkins 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

📊 How to Use Jenkins Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Jenkins directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Jenkins. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Kentucky CitiesAccess the full city directory for Kentucky ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Jenkins Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Jenkins?

The GPS coordinates of Jenkins are latitude 37.1734° and longitude -82.631°. In directional format: 37.1734° N, 82.631° W. These coordinates mark the center of Jenkins in Kentucky and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Jenkins located?

Jenkins is a city in Kentucky, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Letcher County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Jenkins?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Jenkins sits at: Latitude 37° 10' 24" N and Longitude 82° 37' 52" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Jenkins?

Jenkins has a population of approximately 2,103 people. This is roughly 0.050% of Kentucky's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kentucky.

🗺 How can I view Jenkins on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Jenkins is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.1734, -82.631 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Jenkins in Kentucky. For broader context, explore the Kentucky state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Jenkins?

The nearest airport to Jenkins is Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), roughly 80 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Jenkins from Frankfort?

Jenkins is approximately 228 km (142 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Jenkins?

Jenkins sits at an elevation of approximately 469 meters (1,539 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Kentucky.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Jenkins?

The closest cities to Jenkins include McRoberts, Fleming-Neon, Whitesburg. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Jenkins today?

Today in Jenkins, sunrise is at 03:43 AM and sunset is at 05:27 PM, giving a day length of 13h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Jenkins's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Jenkins from the Equator?

Jenkins is approximately 4,138 km (2,571 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,329 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Jenkins?

The antipodal point of Jenkins — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,630 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.

🚗 How far is Jenkins from Washington, the capital of United States?

Jenkins is approximately 705 km (438 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.