Current Date And Time In River Ridge, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
01:12:45 PDT
State: Louisiana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 13,494
District: Jefferson Parish
Explore the interactive satellite map of River Ridge, 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 River Ridge — 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 River Ridge.
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) | 29.9602° N | 90.2156° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 29.9602 | -90.2156 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 57' 37" N | 90° 12' 56" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 57.6123' N | 90° 12.9379' W |
| City | River Ridge |
| State | Louisiana (State of Louisiana) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Jefferson Parish |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 13,494 |
| Area (km²) | 9.19 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.55 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,468.34 /km² |
| Elevation | 1 m / 3 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 29.9602, -90.2156 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from River Ridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harahan | Louisiana | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Elmwood | Louisiana | E | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Kenner | Louisiana | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Waggaman | Louisiana | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Bridge City | Louisiana | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Avondale | Louisiana | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 River Ridge, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 29.9547° N | -90.0751° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 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 |
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport IATA: MSY 6 km (4 mi) from River Ridge |
The exact GPS location of River Ridge 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 River Ridge are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of River Ridge 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
River Ridge 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 River Ridge 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 River Ridge 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 River Ridge are latitude 29.9602° and longitude -90.2156°. In directional format: 29.9602° N, 90.2156° W. These coordinates mark the center of River Ridge in Louisiana and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
River Ridge is a city in Louisiana, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Jefferson Parish. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, River Ridge sits at: Latitude 29° 57' 37" N and Longitude 90° 12' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
River Ridge has a population of approximately 13,494 people. This is roughly 0.299% 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 River Ridge is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 29.9602, -90.2156 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate River Ridge in Louisiana. For broader context, explore the Louisiana state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to River Ridge is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
River Ridge is approximately 14 km (8 mi) from New Orleans, the capital of Louisiana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Louisiana.
River Ridge sits at an elevation of approximately 1 meters (3 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 River Ridge include Harahan, Elmwood, Kenner. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in River Ridge, sunrise is at 04:26 AM and sunset is at 05:44 PM, giving a day length of 13h 17m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from River Ridge's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
River Ridge is approximately 3,335 km (2,072 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,701 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of River Ridge — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Denham, Australia, roughly 2,371 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.
River Ridge 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.
