Current Date And Time In Clay Center, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
17:15:41 PDT
State: Nebraska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 730
District: Clay County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Clay Center, 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 Clay Center — 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 Clay Center.
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) | 40.5217° N | 98.0553° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.5217 | -98.0553 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 31' 18" N | 98° 3' 19" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 31.3008' N | 98° 3.3198' W |
| City | Clay Center |
| State | Nebraska (State of Nebraska) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Clay County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1879-01-01 |
| Population | 730 |
| Area (km²) | 1.88 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.73 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 388.30 /km² |
| Elevation | 544 m / 1,785 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.5217, -98.0553 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Clay Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard | Nebraska | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Sutton | Nebraska | NE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Hastings | Nebraska | W | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Henderson | Nebraska | NE | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Nelson | Nebraska | S | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 View |
| Doniphan | Nebraska | NW | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 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 Clay Center, 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 |
Central Nebraska Regional Airport IATA: GRI 54 km (34 mi) from Clay Center |
The exact GPS location of Clay Center 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 Clay Center are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Clay Center 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
Clay Center 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 Clay Center 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 Clay Center 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 Clay Center are latitude 40.5217° and longitude -98.0553°. In directional format: 40.5217° N, 98.0553° W. These coordinates mark the center of Clay Center in Nebraska and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Clay Center is a city in Nebraska, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Clay County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Clay Center sits at: Latitude 40° 31' 18" N and Longitude 98° 3' 19" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Clay Center has a population of approximately 730 people. This is roughly 0.036% 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 Clay Center is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.5217, -98.0553 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Clay Center in Nebraska. For broader context, explore the Nebraska state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Clay Center is Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), roughly 54 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Clay Center is approximately 121 km (75 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.
Clay Center sits at an elevation of approximately 544 meters (1,785 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 Clay Center include Harvard, Sutton, Hastings. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Clay Center, sunrise is at 04:40 AM and sunset is at 06:32 PM, giving a day length of 13h 51m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Clay Center's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Clay Center is approximately 4,511 km (2,803 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,298 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Clay Center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,344 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.
Clay Center is approximately 730 km (454 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.
