Current Date And Time In Horse Shoe, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
08:34:42 PDT
State: North Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,351
District: Henderson County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Horse Shoe, 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 Horse Shoe — 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 Horse Shoe.
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) | 35.3432° N | 82.5565° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.3432 | -82.5565 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 20' 35" N | 82° 33' 23" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 20.5902' N | 82° 33.3906' W |
| City | Horse Shoe |
| State | North Carolina (State of North Carolina) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Henderson County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 2,351 |
| Area (km²) | 19.61 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 7.57 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 119.89 /km² |
| Elevation | 637 m / 2,090 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 35.3432, -82.5565 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Horse Shoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etowah | North Carolina | SW | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Mills River | North Carolina | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Mountain Home | North Carolina | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Laurel Park | North Carolina | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Balfour | North Carolina | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Valley Hill | North Carolina | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 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 Horse Shoe, 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 |
Asheville Regional Airport IATA: AVL 10 km (6 mi) from Horse Shoe |
The exact GPS location of Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Horse Shoe 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
Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe 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 Horse Shoe are latitude 35.3432° and longitude -82.5565°. In directional format: 35.3432° N, 82.5565° W. These coordinates mark the center of Horse Shoe in North Carolina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Horse Shoe is a city in North Carolina, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Henderson County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Horse Shoe sits at: Latitude 35° 20' 35" N and Longitude 82° 33' 23" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Horse Shoe has a population of approximately 2,351 people. This is roughly 0.021% 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 Horse Shoe is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.3432, -82.5565 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Horse Shoe in North Carolina. For broader context, explore the North Carolina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Horse Shoe is Asheville Regional Airport (AVL), roughly 10 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Horse Shoe is approximately 358 km (222 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.
Horse Shoe sits at an elevation of approximately 637 meters (2,090 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 Horse Shoe include Etowah, Mills River, Mountain Home. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Horse Shoe, sunrise is at 03:47 AM and sunset is at 05:21 PM, giving a day length of 13h 33m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Horse Shoe's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Horse Shoe is approximately 3,934 km (2,445 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,496 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Horse Shoe — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,610 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.
Horse Shoe is approximately 845 km (525 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.
