Current Date And Time In Thaxton, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:33:48 PDT
State: Mississippi
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 656
District: Pontotoc County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Thaxton, 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 Thaxton — 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 Thaxton.
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) | 34.3076° N | 89.1781° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.3076 | -89.1781 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 18' 27" N | 89° 10' 41" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 18.4566' N | 89° 10.6878' W |
| City | Thaxton |
| State | Mississippi (State of Mississippi) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Pontotoc County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 656 |
| Area (km²) | 27.12 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 10.47 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 24.19 /km² |
| Elevation | 128 m / 420 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 34.3076, -89.1781 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Thaxton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecru | Mississippi | E | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Pontotoc | Mississippi | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Algoma | Mississippi | SE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| New Albany | Mississippi | NE | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Myrtle | Mississippi | N | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Sherman | Mississippi | E | 31 km | 20 mi | ~31m | 🗺 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 Thaxton, 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 |
Tupelo Regional Airport IATA: TUP 38 km (23 mi) from Thaxton |
The exact GPS location of Thaxton 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 Thaxton are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Thaxton 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
Thaxton 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 Thaxton 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 Thaxton 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 Thaxton are latitude 34.3076° and longitude -89.1781°. In directional format: 34.3076° N, 89.1781° W. These coordinates mark the center of Thaxton in Mississippi and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Thaxton is a city in Mississippi, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Pontotoc County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Thaxton sits at: Latitude 34° 18' 27" N and Longitude 89° 10' 41" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Thaxton has a population of approximately 656 people. This is roughly 0.022% 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 Thaxton is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.3076, -89.1781 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Thaxton in Mississippi. For broader context, explore the Mississippi state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Thaxton is Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP), roughly 38 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Thaxton is approximately 242 km (150 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.
Thaxton sits at an elevation of approximately 128 meters (420 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 Thaxton include Ecru, Pontotoc, Algoma. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Thaxton, sunrise is at 04:16 AM and sunset is at 05:45 PM, giving a day length of 13h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Thaxton's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Thaxton is approximately 3,819 km (2,373 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,200 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Thaxton — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 2,220 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.
Thaxton is approximately 711 km (442 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.
