Current Date And Time In Ludington, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:48:21 PDT
State: Michigan
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 8,058
District: Mason County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ludington, 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 Ludington — 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 Ludington.
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) | 43.9553° N | 86.4526° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 43.9553 | -86.4526 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 57' 19" N | 86° 27' 9" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 57.317' N | 86° 27.155' W |
| City | Ludington |
| State | Michigan (State of Michigan) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Mason County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 8,058 |
| Area (km²) | 9.59 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.70 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 840.25 /km² |
| Elevation | 180 m / 591 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 43.9553, -86.4526 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ludington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottville | Michigan | E | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Pentwater | Michigan | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Hart | Michigan | S | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Oak Hill | Michigan | N | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Manistee | Michigan | N | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Parkdale | Michigan | N | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 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 Ludington, 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 |
Muskegon County Airport IATA: MKG 89 km (55 mi) from Ludington |
The exact GPS location of Ludington 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 Ludington are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ludington 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
Ludington 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 Ludington 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 Ludington 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 Ludington are latitude 43.9553° and longitude -86.4526°. In directional format: 43.9553° N, 86.4526° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ludington in Michigan and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ludington is a city in Michigan, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Mason County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ludington sits at: Latitude 43° 57' 19" N and Longitude 86° 27' 9" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ludington has a population of approximately 8,058 people. This is roughly 0.082% 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 Ludington is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 43.9553, -86.4526 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ludington in Michigan. For broader context, explore the Michigan state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ludington is Muskegon County Airport (MKG), roughly 89 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ludington is approximately 205 km (127 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.
Ludington sits at an elevation of approximately 180 meters (591 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 Ludington include Scottville, Pentwater, Hart. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ludington, sunrise is at 03:46 AM and sunset is at 05:54 PM, giving a day length of 14h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ludington's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ludington is approximately 4,893 km (3,040 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,928 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ludington — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,870 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.
Ludington is approximately 436 km (271 mi) SW of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
