Current Date And Time In Independence, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
04:07:36 PDT
State: Missouri
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 117,255
District: Jackson County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Independence, 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 Independence — 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 Independence.
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) | 39.0911° N | 94.4155° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.0911 | -94.4155 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 5' 28" N | 94° 24' 56" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 5.467' N | 94° 24.9304' W |
| City | Independence |
| State | Missouri (State of Missouri) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Jackson County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1827-01-01 |
| Population | 117,255 |
| Area (km²) | 1.17 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.45 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 100,217.95 /km² |
| Elevation | 315 m / 1,034 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.0911, -94.4155 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Independence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Creek | Missouri | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| East Independence | Missouri | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Raytown | Missouri | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Lake Tapawingo | Missouri | SE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| North Kansas City | Missouri | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Claycomo | Missouri | NW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Independence, 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 |
| 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 |
| Blue Springs | 39.017° N | -94.2816° W | 297 m | 189 km | 🗺 View Map |
Kansas City International Airport IATA: MCI 35 km (22 mi) from Independence |
The exact GPS location of Independence 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 Independence are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Independence 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
Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence 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 Independence are latitude 39.0911° and longitude -94.4155°. In directional format: 39.0911° N, 94.4155° W. These coordinates mark the center of Independence in Missouri and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Independence is a city in Missouri, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Jackson County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Independence sits at: Latitude 39° 5' 28" N and Longitude 94° 24' 56" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Independence has a population of approximately 117,255 people. This is roughly 1.877% 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 Independence is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.0911, -94.4155 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Independence in Missouri. For broader context, explore the Missouri state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Independence is Kansas City International Airport (MCI), roughly 35 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Independence is approximately 202 km (126 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.
Independence sits at an elevation of approximately 315 meters (1,034 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 Independence include Sugar Creek, East Independence, Raytown. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Independence, sunrise is at 04:28 AM and sunset is at 06:15 PM, giving a day length of 13h 46m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Independence's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Independence is approximately 4,352 km (2,704 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,158 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Independence — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,667 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.
Independence is approximately 463 km (288 mi) NE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
