Current Date And Time In Boston, United States
Friday, 07 August 2026
14:19:44 PDT
State: Massachusetts
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 653,833
District: Suffolk County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Boston, a city in Massachusetts, 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 Boston — 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 Boston.
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) | 42.3584° N | 71.0598° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.3584 | -71.0598 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 21' 30" N | 71° 3' 35" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 21.5058' N | 71° 3.5862' W |
| City | Boston |
| State | Massachusetts (Commonwealth of Massachusetts) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Suffolk County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1630-09-17 |
| Population | 653,833 |
| Area (km²) | 232.17 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 89.64 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,816.18 /km² |
| Elevation | 14 m / 46 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.3584, -71.0598 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Boston 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 Massachusetts.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill | Massachusetts | W | 1 km | 0 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| North End | Massachusetts | NE | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus | Massachusetts | N | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Boston Seaport | Massachusetts | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| East Cambridge | Massachusetts | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Charlestown | Massachusetts | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 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 Massachusetts, the home state of Boston, along with each city's aerial distance from Boston, Massachusetts'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Boston | 42.3334° N | -71.0495° W | 14 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Worcester | 42.2626° N | -71.8023° W | 147 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springfield | 42.1015° N | -72.5898° W | 25 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lowell | 42.6334° N | -71.3162° W | 36 m | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cambridge | 42.3751° N | -71.1056° W | 5 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| New Bedford | 41.6353° N | -70.927° W | 29 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dorchester | 42.2973° N | -71.0745° W | 36 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brockton | 42.0834° N | -71.0184° W | 35 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fall River | 41.7015° N | -71.155° W | 33 m | 73 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Quincy | 42.2529° N | -71.0023° W | 10 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
Boston Logan International Airport IATA: BOS 4 km (3 mi) from Boston |
The exact GPS location of Boston gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts 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 Boston are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Boston 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
Boston sits within Massachusetts, 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 Boston 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 Massachusetts. › Browse every city in Massachusetts
Coordinates for Boston 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 Boston are latitude 42.3584° and longitude -71.0598°. In directional format: 42.3584° N, 71.0598° W. These coordinates mark the center of Boston in Massachusetts and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Boston is a city in Massachusetts, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Suffolk County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Boston sits at: Latitude 42° 21' 30" N and Longitude 71° 3' 35" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Boston has a population of approximately 653,833 people. This is roughly 9.162% of Massachusetts's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Massachusetts.
The interactive satellite map of Boston is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.3584, -71.0598 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Boston in Massachusetts. For broader context, explore the Massachusetts state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Boston is Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Boston sits at an elevation of approximately 14 meters (46 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Massachusetts.
The closest cities to Boston include Beacon Hill, North End, VA Boston Healthcare System, Brockton Campus. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Boston, sunrise is at 02:42 AM and sunset is at 04:56 PM, giving a day length of 14h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Boston's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Boston is approximately 4,715 km (2,930 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,845 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Boston — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,045 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.
Boston is approximately 1,535 km (954 mi) W of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
