Current Date And Time In Chadron, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
14:45:05 PDT
State: Nebraska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 5,775
District: Dawes County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Chadron, a city in Nebraska, 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 Chadron — 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 Chadron.
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) | 42.8294° N | 102.9999° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.8294 | -102.9999 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 49' 46" N | 102° 59' 60" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 49.7652' N | 102° 59.9946' W |
| City | Chadron |
| State | Nebraska (State of Nebraska) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Dawes County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1884-01-01 |
| Population | 5,775 |
| Area (km²) | 10.05 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.88 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 574.63 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,030 m / 3,379 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.8294, -102.9999 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Chadron 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 Nebraska.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Springs | Nebraska | SE | 30 km | 19 mi | ~30m | 🗺 View |
| Crawford | Nebraska | SW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Rushville | Nebraska | E | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
| Hemingford | Nebraska | S | 57 km | 35 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Gordon | Nebraska | E | 65 km | 40 mi | ~1h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Harrison | Nebraska | W | 74 km | 46 mi | ~1h 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 Nebraska, the home state of Chadron, along with each city's aerial distance from Lincoln, Nebraska'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 41.2563° N | -95.9404° W | 323 m | 79 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lincoln | 40.8° N | -96.667° W | 367 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bellevue | 41.1367° N | -95.8908° W | 315 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grand Island | 40.925° N | -98.342° W | 567 m | 142 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kearney | 40.6995° N | -99.0815° W | 656 m | 204 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fremont | 41.4333° N | -96.4981° W | 365 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hastings | 40.5861° N | -98.3884° W | 587 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Norfolk | 42.0283° N | -97.417° W | 464 m | 150 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Platte | 41.1239° N | -100.7654° W | 854 m | 346 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Columbus | 41.4297° N | -97.3684° W | 441 m | 91 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chadron Municipal Airport IATA: CDR 8 km (5 mi) from Chadron |
The exact GPS location of Chadron gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nebraska. 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 Nebraska 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 Chadron are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Chadron 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
Chadron sits within Nebraska, 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 Chadron 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 Nebraska. › Browse every city in Nebraska
Coordinates for Chadron 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 Chadron are latitude 42.8294° and longitude -102.9999°. In directional format: 42.8294° N, 102.9999° W. These coordinates mark the center of Chadron in Nebraska and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Chadron is a city in Nebraska, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Dawes County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Chadron sits at: Latitude 42° 49' 46" N and Longitude 102° 59' 60" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Chadron has a population of approximately 5,775 people. This is roughly 0.288% of Nebraska's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nebraska.
The interactive satellite map of Chadron is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.8294, -102.9999 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Chadron in Nebraska. For broader context, explore the Nebraska state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Chadron is Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Chadron is approximately 571 km (355 mi) from Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Nebraska.
Chadron sits at an elevation of approximately 1,030 meters (3,379 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nebraska.
The closest cities to Chadron include Hay Springs, Crawford, Rushville. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Chadron, sunrise is at 04:56 AM and sunset is at 06:57 PM, giving a day length of 14h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Chadron's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Chadron is approximately 4,768 km (2,963 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,409 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Chadron — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 893 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.
Chadron is approximately 1,150 km (715 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.
