Current Date And Time In Colon, United States
Saturday, 25 July 2026
22:26:58 PDT
State: Michigan
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,159
District: Saint Joseph County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Colon, a city in Michigan, 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 Colon — 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 Colon.
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) | 41.9584° N | 85.325° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.9584 | -85.325 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 57' 30" N | 85° 19' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 57.5028' N | 85° 19.4988' W |
| City | Colon |
| State | Michigan (State of Michigan) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Saint Joseph County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 1,159 |
| Area (km²) | 4.48 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.73 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 258.71 /km² |
| Elevation | 263 m / 863 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.9584, -85.325 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Colon 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 Michigan.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendon | Michigan | NW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Burr Oak | Michigan | S | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Bronson | Michigan | SE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Athens | Michigan | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Centreville | Michigan | W | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Sturgis | Michigan | SW | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 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 Michigan, the home state of Colon, along with each city's aerial distance from Lansing, Michigan'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | 42.3314° N | -83.0458° W | 183 m | 132 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grand Rapids | 42.9634° N | -85.6681° W | 195 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Warren | 42.4904° N | -83.013° W | 191 m | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sterling Heights | 42.5803° N | -83.0302° W | 187 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ann Arbor | 42.2776° N | -83.7409° W | 269 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lansing | 42.7325° N | -84.5555° W | 260 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Clinton Township | 42.587° N | -82.9199° W | 183 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Flint | 43.0125° N | -83.6875° W | 229 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dearborn | 42.3223° N | -83.1763° W | 180 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Livonia | 42.3684° N | -83.3527° W | 195 m | 107 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport IATA: AZO 36 km (22 mi) from Colon |
The exact GPS location of Colon gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Michigan. 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 Michigan 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 Colon are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Colon 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
Colon sits within Michigan, 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 Colon 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 Michigan. › Browse every city in Michigan
Coordinates for Colon 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 Colon are latitude 41.9584° and longitude -85.325°. In directional format: 41.9584° N, 85.325° W. These coordinates mark the center of Colon in Michigan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Colon is a city in Michigan, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Saint Joseph County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Colon sits at: Latitude 41° 57' 30" N and Longitude 85° 19' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Colon has a population of approximately 1,159 people. This is roughly 0.012% of Michigan's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Michigan.
The interactive satellite map of Colon is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.9584, -85.325 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Colon in Michigan. For broader context, explore the Michigan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Colon is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO), roughly 36 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Colon is approximately 107 km (66 mi) from Lansing, the capital of Michigan, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Michigan.
Colon sits at an elevation of approximately 263 meters (863 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Michigan.
The closest cities to Colon include Mendon, Burr Oak, Bronson. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Colon, sunrise is at 03:27 AM and sunset is at 06:07 PM, giving a day length of 14h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Colon's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Colon is approximately 4,671 km (2,902 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,063 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Colon — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,976 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.
Colon is approximately 368 km (229 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.
