Current Date And Time In Benson, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
09:18:08 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,591
District: Johnston County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Benson, 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 Benson — 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 Benson.
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) | 35.3821° N | 78.5486° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.3821 | -78.5486 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 22' 56" N | 78° 32' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 22.9266' N | 78° 32.9172' W |
| City | Benson |
| State | North Carolina (State of North Carolina) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Johnston County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1874-01-01 |
| Population | 3,591 |
| Area (km²) | 7.22 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.79 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 497.37 /km² |
| Elevation | 74 m / 243 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 35.3821, -78.5486 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Benson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn | North Carolina | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Coats | North Carolina | W | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Four Oaks | North Carolina | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Erwin | North Carolina | SW | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Plain View | North Carolina | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Buies Creek | North Carolina | W | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Benson, 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 |
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field IATA: FAY 53 km (33 mi) from Benson |
The exact GPS location of Benson 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 Benson are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Benson 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
Benson 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 Benson 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 Benson 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 Benson are latitude 35.3821° and longitude -78.5486°. In directional format: 35.3821° N, 78.5486° W. These coordinates mark the center of Benson in North Carolina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Benson is a city in North Carolina, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Johnston County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Benson sits at: Latitude 35° 22' 56" N and Longitude 78° 32' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Benson has a population of approximately 3,591 people. This is roughly 0.033% 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 Benson is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.3821, -78.5486 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Benson in North Carolina. For broader context, explore the North Carolina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Benson is Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY), roughly 53 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Benson is approximately 44 km (27 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.
Benson 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 North Carolina.
The closest cities to Benson include Dunn, Coats, Four Oaks. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Benson, sunrise is at 03:17 AM and sunset is at 05:24 PM, giving a day length of 14h 7m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Benson's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Benson is approximately 3,939 km (2,447 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,129 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Benson — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,247 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.
Benson is approximately 1,119 km (695 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.
