Current Date And Time In Laurel, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
13:23:13 PDT
State: Mississippi
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 18,837
District: Jones County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Laurel, a city in Mississippi, 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 Laurel — 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 Laurel.
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) | 31.6941° N | 89.1306° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 31.6941 | -89.1306 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 31° 41' 39" N | 89° 7' 50" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 31° 41.643' N | 89° 7.8366' W |
| City | Laurel |
| State | Mississippi (State of Mississippi) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Jones County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1882-01-01 |
| Population | 18,837 |
| Area (km²) | 42.83 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 16.54 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 439.81 /km² |
| Elevation | 82 m / 269 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 31.6941, -89.1306 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Laurel 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 Mississippi.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon | Mississippi | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Ellisville | Mississippi | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Sandersville | Mississippi | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Moselle | Mississippi | SW | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Heidelberg | Mississippi | NE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Taylorsville | Mississippi | NW | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 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 Mississippi, the home state of Laurel, along with each city's aerial distance from Jackson, Mississippi'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 32.2988° N | -90.1848° W | 85 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gulfport | 30.3674° N | -89.0928° W | 6 m | 238 km | 🗺 View Map |
| West Gulfport | 30.4041° N | -89.0942° W | 8 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Southaven | 34.989° N | -90.0126° W | 95 m | 300 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hattiesburg | 31.3271° N | -89.2903° W | 52 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Biloxi | 30.396° N | -88.8853° W | 6 m | 245 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Meridian | 32.3643° N | -88.7037° W | 105 m | 139 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Olive Branch | 34.9618° N | -89.8295° W | 118 m | 298 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tupelo | 34.2581° N | -88.7046° W | 85 m | 258 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Greenville | 33.409° N | -91.0598° W | 40 m | 148 km | 🗺 View Map |
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport IATA: PIB 32 km (20 mi) from Laurel |
The exact GPS location of Laurel gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Mississippi. 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 Mississippi 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 Laurel are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Laurel 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
Laurel sits within Mississippi, 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 Laurel 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 Mississippi. › Browse every city in Mississippi
Coordinates for Laurel 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 Laurel are latitude 31.6941° and longitude -89.1306°. In directional format: 31.6941° N, 89.1306° W. These coordinates mark the center of Laurel in Mississippi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Laurel is a city in Mississippi, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Jones County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Laurel sits at: Latitude 31° 41' 39" N and Longitude 89° 7' 50" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Laurel has a population of approximately 18,837 people. This is roughly 0.640% of Mississippi's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Mississippi.
The interactive satellite map of Laurel is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 31.6941, -89.1306 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Laurel in Mississippi. For broader context, explore the Mississippi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Laurel is Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB), roughly 32 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Laurel is approximately 120 km (75 mi) from Jackson, the capital of Mississippi, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Mississippi.
Laurel sits at an elevation of approximately 82 meters (269 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Mississippi.
The closest cities to Laurel include Sharon, Ellisville, Sandersville. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Laurel, sunrise is at 04:19 AM and sunset is at 05:43 PM, giving a day length of 13h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Laurel's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Laurel is approximately 3,528 km (2,192 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,442 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Laurel — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 2,263 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.
Laurel is approximately 1,002 km (623 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.
