Current Date And Time In Townsend, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:55:07 PDT
State: Montana
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,959
District: Broadwater County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Townsend, 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 Townsend — 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 Townsend.
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) | 46.3191° N | 111.5208° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 46.3191 | -111.5208 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 46° 19' 9" N | 111° 31' 15" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 46° 19.146' N | 111° 31.248' W |
| City | Townsend |
| State | Montana (State of Montana) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Broadwater County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1883-01-01 |
| Population | 1,959 |
| Area (km²) | 3.93 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.52 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 498.47 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,171 m / 3,842 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 46.3191, -111.5208 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Townsend 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Silos | Montana | NW | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Clancy | Montana | NW | 39 km | 24 mi | ~39m | 🗺 View |
| Montana City | Montana | NW | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| East Helena | Montana | NW | 43 km | 27 mi | ~43m | 🗺 View |
| Helena Valley Southeast | Montana | NW | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| South Hills | Montana | NW | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 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 Montana, the home state of Townsend, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billings | 45.7833° N | -108.5007° W | 952 m | 287 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Missoula | 46.8722° N | -113.994° W | 978 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Great Falls | 47.5002° N | -111.3008° W | 1,015 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bozeman | 45.6797° N | -111.0386° W | 1,468 m | 127 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Butte | 46.0038° N | -112.5347° W | 1,688 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Helena | 46.5927° N | -112.0361° W | 1,237 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kalispell | 48.1958° N | -114.3129° W | 901 m | 247 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Havre | 48.55° N | -109.6841° W | 771 m | 280 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Anaconda | 46.1285° N | -112.9423° W | 1,601 m | 87 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miles City | 46.4083° N | -105.8406° W | 722 m | 475 km | 🗺 View Map |
Helena Regional Airport IATA: HLN 48 km (30 mi) from Townsend |
The exact GPS location of Townsend 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 — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Montana 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 Townsend are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Townsend 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
Townsend 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Townsend 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
Coordinates for Townsend 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 Townsend are latitude 46.3191° and longitude -111.5208°. In directional format: 46.3191° N, 111.5208° W. These coordinates mark the center of Townsend in Montana and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Townsend is a city in Montana, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Broadwater County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Townsend sits at: Latitude 46° 19' 9" N and Longitude 111° 31' 15" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Townsend has a population of approximately 1,959 people. This is roughly 0.172% of Montana's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Montana.
The interactive satellite map of Townsend is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 46.3191, -111.5208 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Townsend in Montana. For broader context, explore the Montana state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Townsend is Helena Regional Airport (HLN), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Townsend is approximately 50 km (31 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.
Townsend sits at an elevation of approximately 1,171 meters (3,842 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Montana.
The closest cities to Townsend include The Silos, Clancy, Montana City. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Townsend, sunrise is at 05:21 AM and sunset is at 07:40 PM, giving a day length of 14h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Townsend's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Townsend is approximately 5,156 km (3,204 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,574 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Townsend — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 361 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.
Townsend is approximately 1,882 km (1,169 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.
