Current Date And Time In Charleston, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:46:23 PDT
State: Missouri
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,815
District: Mississippi County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Charleston, a city in Missouri, 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 Charleston — 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 Charleston.
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) | 36.9209° N | 89.3506° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.9209 | -89.3506 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 55' 15" N | 89° 21' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 55.2534' N | 89° 21.0378' W |
| City | Charleston |
| State | Missouri (State of Missouri) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Mississippi County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1837-01-01 |
| Population | 5,815 |
| Area (km²) | 12.56 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 4.85 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 462.98 /km² |
| Elevation | 98 m / 322 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 36.9209, -89.3506 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Charleston 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 Missouri.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertrand | Missouri | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| East Prairie | Missouri | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Miner | Missouri | W | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Sikeston | Missouri | W | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Morley | Missouri | NW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Benton | Missouri | NW | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 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 Missouri, the home state of Charleston, along with each city's aerial distance from Jefferson City, Missouri'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 39.0997° N | -94.5786° W | 274 m | 216 km | 🗺 View Map |
| St. Louis | 38.6273° N | -90.1979° W | 142 m | 172 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Springfield | 37.2153° N | -93.2982° W | 396 m | 181 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Columbia | 38.9517° N | -92.3341° W | 215 m | 44 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Independence | 39.0911° N | -94.4155° W | 315 m | 202 km | 🗺 View Map |
| East Independence | 39.0956° N | -94.3552° W | 256 m | 198 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lee's Summit | 38.9108° N | -94.3822° W | 316 m | 195 km | 🗺 View Map |
| O'Fallon | 38.8106° N | -90.6999° W | 165 m | 131 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Joseph | 39.7686° N | -94.8466° W | 270 m | 266 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Saint Charles | 38.7839° N | -90.4812° W | 147 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport IATA: CGI 39 km (24 mi) from Charleston |
The exact GPS location of Charleston gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Missouri. 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 Missouri 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 Charleston are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Charleston 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
Charleston sits within Missouri, 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 Charleston 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 Missouri. › Browse every city in Missouri
Coordinates for Charleston 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 Charleston are latitude 36.9209° and longitude -89.3506°. In directional format: 36.9209° N, 89.3506° W. These coordinates mark the center of Charleston in Missouri and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Charleston is a city in Missouri, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Mississippi County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Charleston sits at: Latitude 36° 55' 15" N and Longitude 89° 21' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Charleston has a population of approximately 5,815 people. This is roughly 0.093% of Missouri's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Missouri.
The interactive satellite map of Charleston is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.9209, -89.3506 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Charleston in Missouri. For broader context, explore the Missouri state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Charleston is Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI), roughly 39 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Charleston is approximately 309 km (192 mi) from Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Missouri.
Charleston sits at an elevation of approximately 98 meters (322 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Missouri.
The closest cities to Charleston include Bertrand, East Prairie, Miner. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Charleston, sunrise is at 04:11 AM and sunset is at 05:52 PM, giving a day length of 13h 41m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Charleston's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Charleston is approximately 4,110 km (2,554 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,952 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Charleston — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 2,146 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.
Charleston is approximately 421 km (261 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.
