Current Date And Time In Pelican Rapids, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
01:19:38 PDT
State: Minnesota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,461
District: Otter Tail County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Pelican Rapids, a city in Minnesota, 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 Pelican Rapids — 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 Pelican Rapids.
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) | 46.5708° N | 96.0831° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.5708 | -96.0831 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 34' 15" N | 96° 4' 59" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 34.2474' N | 96° 4.9866' W |
| City | Pelican Rapids |
| State | Minnesota (State of Minnesota) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Otter Tail County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1872-01-01 |
| Population | 2,461 |
| Area (km²) | 6.81 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.63 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 361.38 /km² |
| Elevation | 398 m / 1,306 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.5708, -96.0831 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Pelican Rapids 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 Minnesota.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnesville | Minnesota | W | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Fergus Falls | Minnesota | S | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| Detroit Lakes | Minnesota | NE | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Audubon | Minnesota | N | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Frazee | Minnesota | NE | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Lake Park | Minnesota | N | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 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 Minnesota, the home state of Pelican Rapids, along with each city's aerial distance from Saint Paul, Minnesota'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | 44.98° N | -93.2638° W | 253 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Paul | 44.9444° N | -93.0933° W | 242 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rochester | 44.0216° N | -92.4699° W | 312 m | 114 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bloomington | 44.8408° N | -93.2983° W | 252 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Duluth | 46.7833° N | -92.1066° W | 214 m | 218 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brooklyn Park | 45.0941° N | -93.3563° W | 265 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plymouth | 45.0105° N | -93.4555° W | 296 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maple Grove | 45.0725° N | -93.4558° W | 287 m | 32 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Woodbury | 44.9239° N | -92.9594° W | 324 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eagan | 44.8041° N | -93.1669° W | 292 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hector International Airport IATA: FAR 68 km (42 mi) from Pelican Rapids |
The exact GPS location of Pelican Rapids gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Minnesota. 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 Minnesota 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 Pelican Rapids are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Pelican Rapids 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
Pelican Rapids sits within Minnesota, 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 Pelican Rapids 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 Minnesota. › Browse every city in Minnesota
Coordinates for Pelican Rapids 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 Pelican Rapids are latitude 46.5708° and longitude -96.0831°. In directional format: 46.5708° N, 96.0831° W. These coordinates mark the center of Pelican Rapids in Minnesota and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Pelican Rapids is a city in Minnesota, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Otter Tail County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Pelican Rapids sits at: Latitude 46° 34' 15" N and Longitude 96° 4' 59" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Pelican Rapids has a population of approximately 2,461 people. This is roughly 0.048% of Minnesota's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Minnesota.
The interactive satellite map of Pelican Rapids is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.5708, -96.0831 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Pelican Rapids in Minnesota. For broader context, explore the Minnesota state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Pelican Rapids is Hector International Airport (FAR), roughly 68 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Pelican Rapids is approximately 294 km (183 mi) from Saint Paul, the capital of Minnesota, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Minnesota.
Pelican Rapids sits at an elevation of approximately 398 meters (1,306 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Minnesota.
The closest cities to Pelican Rapids include Barnesville, Fergus Falls, Detroit Lakes. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Pelican Rapids, sunrise is at 04:17 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 14h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Pelican Rapids's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Pelican Rapids is approximately 5,184 km (3,221 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,353 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Pelican Rapids — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,064 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.
Pelican Rapids is approximately 844 km (525 mi) SE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
