Current Date And Time In Schenectady, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
04:17:41 PDT
State: New York
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 65,305
District: Schenectady County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Schenectady, 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 Schenectady — 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 Schenectady.
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) | 42.8142° N | 73.9396° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 42.8142 | -73.9396 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 42° 48' 51" N | 73° 56' 22" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 42° 48.8544' N | 73° 56.3742' W |
| City | Schenectady |
| State | New York (State of New York) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Schenectady County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1765-01-01 |
| Population | 65,305 |
| Area (km²) | 28.40 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 10.97 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,299.47 /km² |
| Elevation | 74 m / 243 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 42.8142, -73.9396 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Schenectady 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotia | New York | NW | 2 km | 2 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Rotterdam | New York | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Niskayuna | New York | SE | 9 km | 5 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| East Glenville | New York | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Ballston Lake | New York | NE | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Guilderland | New York | S | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 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 Schenectady, 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 |
Albany International Airport IATA: ALB 13 km (8 mi) from Schenectady |
The exact GPS location of Schenectady 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 Schenectady are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Schenectady 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
Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady are latitude 42.8142° and longitude -73.9396°. In directional format: 42.8142° N, 73.9396° W. These coordinates mark the center of Schenectady in New York and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Schenectady is a city in New York, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Schenectady County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Schenectady sits at: Latitude 42° 48' 51" N and Longitude 73° 56' 22" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Schenectady has a population of approximately 65,305 people. This is roughly 0.329% 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 Schenectady is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 42.8142, -73.9396 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Schenectady in New York. For broader context, explore the New York state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Schenectady is Albany International Airport (ALB), roughly 13 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Schenectady is approximately 23 km (15 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.
Schenectady sits at an elevation of approximately 74 meters (243 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 Schenectady include Scotia, Rotterdam, Niskayuna. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Schenectady, sunrise is at 02:57 AM and sunset is at 05:03 PM, giving a day length of 14h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Schenectady's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Schenectady is approximately 4,766 km (2,962 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,038 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Schenectady — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,231 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.
Schenectady is approximately 1,302 km (809 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.
