Current Date And Time In Howard Beach, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
23:32:36 PDT
State: New York
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 26,148
District: Queens County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Howard Beach, a city in New York, 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 Howard Beach — 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 Howard Beach.
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) | 40.6579° N | 73.8363° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 40.6579 | -73.8363 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 40° 39' 28" N | 73° 50' 11" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 40° 39.4728' N | 73° 50.175' W |
| City | Howard Beach |
| State | New York (State of New York) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Queens County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 26,148 |
| Elevation | 1 m / 3 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 40.6579, -73.8363 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Howard Beach 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 York.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Ozone Park | New York | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Ozone Park | New York | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Queens | New York | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Woodhaven | New York | NW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| East New York | New York | W | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Jamaica | New York | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 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 York, the home state of Howard Beach, along with each city's aerial distance from Albany, New York'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York City | 40.7143° N | -74.006° W | 10 m | 217 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brooklyn | 40.6501° N | -73.9496° W | 15 m | 223 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Queens | 40.6815° N | -73.8365° W | 12 m | 219 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manhattan | 40.7834° N | -73.9663° W | 35 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
| The Bronx | 40.8499° N | -73.8664° W | 23 m | 201 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Staten Island | 40.5623° N | -74.1399° W | 21 m | 235 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Buffalo | 42.8865° N | -78.8784° W | 183 m | 419 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Upper West Side | 40.7871° N | -73.9754° W | 27 m | 208 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jamaica | 40.6915° N | -73.8057° W | 13 m | 218 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rochester | 43.1548° N | -77.6156° W | 154 m | 319 km | 🗺 View Map |
John F. Kennedy International Airport IATA: JFK 5 km (3 mi) from Howard Beach |
The exact GPS location of Howard Beach gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside New York. 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 York 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 Howard Beach are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Howard Beach 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
Howard Beach sits within New York, 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 Howard Beach 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 York. › Browse every city in New York
Coordinates for Howard Beach 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 Howard Beach are latitude 40.6579° and longitude -73.8363°. In directional format: 40.6579° N, 73.8363° W. These coordinates mark the center of Howard Beach in New York and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Howard Beach is a city in New York, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Queens County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Howard Beach sits at: Latitude 40° 39' 28" N and Longitude 73° 50' 11" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Howard Beach has a population of approximately 26,148 people. This is roughly 0.132% of New York's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in New York.
The interactive satellite map of Howard Beach is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 40.6579, -73.8363 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Howard Beach in New York. For broader context, explore the New York state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Howard Beach is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Howard Beach is approximately 222 km (138 mi) from Albany, the capital of New York, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in New York.
Howard Beach sits at an elevation of approximately 1 meters (3 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for New York.
The closest cities to Howard Beach include South Ozone Park, Ozone Park, Queens. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Howard Beach, sunrise is at 03:02 AM and sunset is at 04:57 PM, giving a day length of 13h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Howard Beach's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Howard Beach is approximately 4,526 km (2,812 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,235 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Howard Beach — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,061 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.
Howard Beach is approximately 1,311 km (815 mi) W of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
