Current Date And Time In Banner Elk, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
16:25:52 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,138
District: Avery County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Banner Elk, a city in North Carolina, 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 Banner Elk — 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 Banner Elk.
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) | 36.1632° N | 81.8715° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.1632 | -81.8715 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 9' 47" N | 81° 52' 17" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 9.7908' N | 81° 52.29' W |
| City | Banner Elk |
| State | North Carolina (State of North Carolina) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Avery County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1848-01-01 |
| Population | 1,138 |
| Area (km²) | 4.89 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.89 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 232.72 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,128 m / 3,701 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 36.1632, -81.8715 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Banner Elk 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 North Carolina.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foscoe | North Carolina | E | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Newland | North Carolina | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Blowing Rock | North Carolina | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Boone | North Carolina | E | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Bakersville | North Carolina | SW | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Spruce Pine | North Carolina | SW | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 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 North Carolina, the home state of Banner Elk, along with each city's aerial distance from Raleigh, North Carolina'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 35.2271° N | -80.8431° W | 229 m | 209 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Raleigh | 35.7721° N | -78.6386° W | 96 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| West Raleigh | 35.7868° N | -78.6639° W | 122 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Greensboro | 36.0726° N | -79.792° W | 266 m | 109 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Durham | 35.994° N | -78.8986° W | 123 m | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Winston-Salem | 36.0999° N | -80.2442° W | 293 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fayetteville | 35.0527° N | -78.8784° W | 29 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cary | 35.7915° N | -78.7811° W | 152 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wilmington | 34.2356° N | -77.946° W | 9 m | 182 km | 🗺 View Map |
| High Point | 35.9557° N | -80.0053° W | 281 m | 125 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport IATA: TRI 59 km (37 mi) from Banner Elk |
The exact GPS location of Banner Elk gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Carolina. 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 North Carolina 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 Banner Elk are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Banner Elk 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
Banner Elk sits within North Carolina, 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 Banner Elk 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 North Carolina. › Browse every city in North Carolina
Coordinates for Banner Elk 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 Banner Elk are latitude 36.1632° and longitude -81.8715°. In directional format: 36.1632° N, 81.8715° W. These coordinates mark the center of Banner Elk in North Carolina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Banner Elk is a city in North Carolina, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Avery County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Banner Elk sits at: Latitude 36° 9' 47" N and Longitude 81° 52' 17" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Banner Elk has a population of approximately 1,138 people. This is roughly 0.010% of North Carolina's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Carolina.
The interactive satellite map of Banner Elk is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.1632, -81.8715 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Banner Elk in North Carolina. For broader context, explore the North Carolina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Banner Elk is Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI), roughly 59 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Banner Elk is approximately 294 km (183 mi) from Raleigh, the capital of North Carolina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Carolina.
Banner Elk sits at an elevation of approximately 1,128 meters (3,701 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Carolina.
The closest cities to Banner Elk include Foscoe, Newland, Blowing Rock. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Banner Elk, sunrise is at 03:43 AM and sunset is at 05:20 PM, giving a day length of 13h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Banner Elk's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Banner Elk is approximately 4,026 km (2,501 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,358 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Banner Elk — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,552 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.
Banner Elk is approximately 828 km (514 mi) NW of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
