Current Date And Time In New Orleans, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
20:40:46 PDT
State: Louisiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 362,701
District: Orleans Parish
Explore the interactive satellite map of New Orleans, a city in Louisiana, 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 New Orleans — 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 New Orleans.
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) | 29.9547° N | 90.0751° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 29.9547 | -90.0751 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 57' 17" N | 90° 4' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 57.279' N | 90° 4.5042' W |
| City | New Orleans |
| State | Louisiana (State of Louisiana) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Orleans Parish |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1718-01-01 |
| Population | 362,701 |
| Area (km²) | 907.04 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 350.21 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 399.87 /km² |
| Elevation | 18 m / 59 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 29.9547, -90.0751 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from New Orleans 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 Louisiana.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretna | Louisiana | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Harvey | Louisiana | S | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Terrytown | Louisiana | SE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Marrero | Louisiana | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Arabi | Louisiana | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Jefferson | Louisiana | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Louisiana, the home state of New Orleans, along with each city's aerial distance from New Orleans, Louisiana'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 30.4433° N | -91.1875° W | 14 m | 120 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Shreveport | 32.5252° N | -93.7502° W | 44 m | 451 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metairie Terrace | 29.9785° N | -90.164° W | 1 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Metairie | 29.9841° N | -90.1529° W | 1 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lafayette | 30.2241° N | -92.0198° W | 11 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lake Charles | 30.2131° N | -93.2044° W | 4 m | 302 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bossier City | 32.516° N | -93.7321° W | 53 m | 449 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kenner | 29.9941° N | -90.2417° W | 5 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Monroe | 32.5093° N | -92.1193° W | 23 m | 344 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alexandria | 31.3113° N | -92.4451° W | 23 m | 272 km | 🗺 View Map |
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport IATA: MSY 19 km (12 mi) from New Orleans |
The exact GPS location of New Orleans gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Louisiana. 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 Louisiana 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 New Orleans are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of New Orleans 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
New Orleans sits within Louisiana, 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 New Orleans 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 Louisiana. › Browse every city in Louisiana
Coordinates for New Orleans 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 New Orleans are latitude 29.9547° and longitude -90.0751°. In directional format: 29.9547° N, 90.0751° W. These coordinates mark the center of New Orleans in Louisiana and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
New Orleans is a city in Louisiana, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Orleans Parish. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, New Orleans sits at: Latitude 29° 57' 17" N and Longitude 90° 4' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
New Orleans has a population of approximately 362,701 people. This is roughly 8.032% of Louisiana's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Louisiana.
The interactive satellite map of New Orleans is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 29.9547, -90.0751 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate New Orleans in Louisiana. For broader context, explore the Louisiana state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), roughly 19 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
New Orleans sits at an elevation of approximately 18 meters (59 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Louisiana.
The closest cities to New Orleans include Gretna, Harvey, Terrytown. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in New Orleans, sunrise is at 04:26 AM and sunset is at 05:43 PM, giving a day length of 13h 17m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from New Orleans's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
New Orleans is approximately 3,335 km (2,072 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,688 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of New Orleans — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Denham, Australia, roughly 2,358 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.
New Orleans is approximately 1,197 km (744 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.
