Current Date And Time In Rio Rancho, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
16:26:56 PDT
State: New Mexico
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 87,521
District: Sandoval County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rio Rancho, a city in New Mexico, 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 Rio Rancho — 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 Rio Rancho.
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) | 35.2334° N | 106.6645° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.2334 | -106.6645 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 14' 0" N | 106° 39' 52" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 14.0028' N | 106° 39.8682' W |
| City | Rio Rancho |
| State | New Mexico (State of New Mexico) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Sandoval County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1961-01-01 |
| Population | 87,521 |
| Area (km²) | 268.38 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 103.62 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 326.11 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,610 m / 5,282 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 35.2334, -106.6645 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rio Rancho 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 New Mexico.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Hills | New Mexico | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Corrales | New Mexico | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| North Valley | New Mexico | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Los Ranchos de Albuquerque | New Mexico | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Lee Acres | New Mexico | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Bernalillo | New Mexico | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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 New Mexico, the home state of Rio Rancho, along with each city's aerial distance from Santa Fe, New Mexico'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | 35.0845° N | -106.6511° W | 1,511 m | 93 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Las Cruces | 32.3123° N | -106.7783° W | 1,191 m | 383 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Enchanted Hills | 35.3368° N | -106.593° W | 1,500 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Santa Fe | 35.687° N | -105.9378° W | 2,132 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Roswell | 33.3944° N | -104.5249° W | 1,090 m | 286 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Farmington | 36.7281° N | -108.2187° W | 1,615 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| South Valley | 35.01° N | -106.6781° W | 1,501 m | 101 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Clovis | 34.4048° N | -103.2052° W | 1,301 m | 287 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hobbs | 32.7026° N | -103.136° W | 1,104 m | 420 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alamogordo | 32.8995° N | -105.9603° W | 1,323 m | 310 km | 🗺 View Map |
Albuquerque International Sunport IATA: ABQ 22 km (14 mi) from Rio Rancho |
The exact GPS location of Rio Rancho gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside New Mexico. 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 New Mexico 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 Rio Rancho are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rio Rancho 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
Rio Rancho sits within New Mexico, 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 Rio Rancho 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 New Mexico. › Browse every city in New Mexico
Coordinates for Rio Rancho 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 Rio Rancho are latitude 35.2334° and longitude -106.6645°. In directional format: 35.2334° N, 106.6645° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rio Rancho in New Mexico and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rio Rancho is a city in New Mexico, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Sandoval County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rio Rancho sits at: Latitude 35° 14' 0" N and Longitude 106° 39' 52" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rio Rancho has a population of approximately 87,521 people. This is roughly 4.108% of New Mexico's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in New Mexico.
The interactive satellite map of Rio Rancho is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.2334, -106.6645 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rio Rancho in New Mexico. For broader context, explore the New Mexico state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rio Rancho is Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rio Rancho is approximately 83 km (52 mi) from Santa Fe, the capital of New Mexico, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in New Mexico.
Rio Rancho sits at an elevation of approximately 1,610 meters (5,282 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for New Mexico.
The closest cities to Rio Rancho include Paradise Hills, Corrales, North Valley. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rio Rancho, sunrise is at 05:23 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM, giving a day length of 13h 35m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rio Rancho's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rio Rancho is approximately 3,922 km (2,437 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,699 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rio Rancho — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,590 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.
Rio Rancho is approximately 1,627 km (1,011 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.
