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Fort Benton, Montana, United States – United States Flag

Current Date And Time In Fort Benton, United States

Thursday, 13 August 2026
08:49:12 PDT
State: Montana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,460
District: Chouteau County

🗺 Map of Fort Benton, Montana, United States – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Fort Benton, a city in Montana, 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 Fort Benton β€” 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 Fort Benton.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Fort Benton, Montana

📍 LATITUDE
47.818°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
110.667°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)47.8183° N110.6674° W
Signed Decimal Degrees47.8183-110.6674
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)47° 49' 6" N110° 40' 3" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)47° 49.098' N110° 40.0464' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Fort Benton Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:14 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:40 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 26m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:27 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Fort Benton’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Fort Benton’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,323 km
(3,308 mi) • Fort Benton is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
8,272 km
(5,140 mi) • Fort Benton is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
47.818° S, 69.333° E
The point exactly opposite Fort Benton through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Fort Benton, you'd surface nearest to Port-aux-FranΓ§ais, French Southern Territories, about 182 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Fort Benton

📍 Location Details

CityFort Benton
StateMontana (State of Montana)
CountryUnited States
ContinentNorth America
DistrictChouteau County
Time Zone-10:00 to -05:00

📈 Area & Population

Population1,460
Area (km²)5.36 km²
Area (mi²)2.07 mi²
Pop. Density272.39 /km²
Elevation799 m / 2,622 ft
GPS (DD)47.8183, -110.6674

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Fort Benton

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Montana
Parent Country: United States

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 1,460
🏆 State Rank: #74 of 157 most populous in Montana
🏠 Share of Montana Population: 0.128%
📏 Built-Up Area: 5.36 km²
👥 Population Density: 272 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fort Benton 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 Montana.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
BeltMontanaS52 km32 mi~52m🗺 View
Malmstrom Air Force BaseMontanaSW52 km32 mi~52m🗺 View
Black EagleMontanaSW56 km35 mi~56m🗺 View
Big SandyMontanaNE58 km36 mi~58m🗺 View
Great FallsMontanaSW59 km37 mi~59m🗺 View
Sun PrairieMontanaSW68 km43 mi~1h 8m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Fort Benton to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Helena
171 km (106 mi)
SW of Fort Benton • ~2h 51m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Washington
1,861 km (1,156 mi)
E of Fort Benton • ~31h 1m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Montana

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Montana, the home state of Fort Benton, along with each city's aerial distance from Helena, Montana's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Billings45.7833° N-108.5007° W952 m287 km🗺 View Map
Missoula46.8722° N-113.994° W978 m152 km🗺 View Map
Great Falls47.5002° N-111.3008° W1,015 m115 km🗺 View Map
Bozeman45.6797° N-111.0386° W1,468 m127 km🗺 View Map
Butte46.0038° N-112.5347° W1,688 m76 km🗺 View Map
Helena46.5927° N-112.0361° W1,237 m0 km🗺 View Map
Kalispell48.1958° N-114.3129° W901 m247 km🗺 View Map
Havre48.55° N-109.6841° W771 m280 km🗺 View Map
Anaconda46.1285° N-112.9423° W1,601 m87 km🗺 View Map
Miles City46.4083° N-105.8406° W722 m475 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Great Falls International Airport
IATA: GTF
65 km (40 mi) from Fort Benton
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🌍 Fort Benton Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Fort Benton Matter

The exact GPS location of Fort Benton gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Montana. 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Montana state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Fort Benton Mapping

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 Fort Benton are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Fort Benton

The satellite view of Fort Benton 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

🌎 Regional Position of Fort Benton in Montana

Fort Benton sits within Montana, 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Fort Benton Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Fort Benton 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 Montana. › Browse every city in Montana

💻 Using Fort Benton Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Fort Benton 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

📊 How to Use Fort Benton Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Fort Benton directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Fort Benton. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Montana CitiesAccess the full city directory for Montana ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Benton Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Fort Benton?

The GPS coordinates of Fort Benton are latitude 47.8183° and longitude -110.6674°. In directional format: 47.8183° N, 110.6674° W. These coordinates mark the center of Fort Benton in Montana and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Fort Benton located?

Fort Benton is a city in Montana, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Chouteau County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Fort Benton?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fort Benton sits at: Latitude 47° 49' 6" N and Longitude 110° 40' 3" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Fort Benton?

Fort Benton has a population of approximately 1,460 people. This is roughly 0.128% of Montana's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Montana.

🗺 How can I view Fort Benton on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Fort Benton is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.8183, -110.6674 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fort Benton in Montana. For broader context, explore the Montana state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Fort Benton?

The nearest airport to Fort Benton is Great Falls International Airport (GTF), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Fort Benton from Helena?

Fort Benton is approximately 171 km (106 mi) from Helena, the capital of Montana, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Montana.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Fort Benton?

Fort Benton sits at an elevation of approximately 799 meters (2,622 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Montana.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Fort Benton?

The closest cities to Fort Benton include Belt, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Black Eagle. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Fort Benton today?

Today in Fort Benton, sunrise is at 05:14 AM and sunset is at 07:40 PM, giving a day length of 14h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fort Benton's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Fort Benton from the Equator?

Fort Benton is approximately 5,323 km (3,308 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,272 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Fort Benton?

The antipodal point of Fort Benton — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-FranΓ§ais, French Southern Territories, roughly 182 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.

🚗 How far is Fort Benton from Washington, the capital of United States?

Fort Benton is approximately 1,861 km (1,156 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.