Current Date And Time In Ray, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
18:48:29 PDT
State: North Dakota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 729
District: Williams County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Ray, a city in North Dakota, 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 Ray — 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 Ray.
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) | 48.3445° N | 103.1652° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 48.3445 | -103.1652 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 20' 40" N | 103° 9' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 20.6682' N | 103° 9.9108' W |
| City | Ray |
| State | North Dakota (State of North Dakota) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Williams County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1902-01-01 |
| Population | 729 |
| Area (km²) | 3.53 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.36 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 206.52 /km² |
| Elevation | 694 m / 2,277 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 48.3445, -103.1652 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Ray 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 Dakota.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tioga | North Dakota | E | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Williston | North Dakota | SW | 40 km | 25 mi | ~40m | 🗺 View |
| Stanley | North Dakota | E | 57 km | 36 mi | ~57m | 🗺 View |
| Four Bears Village | North Dakota | SE | 59 km | 37 mi | ~59m | 🗺 View |
| Watford City | North Dakota | S | 61 km | 38 mi | ~1h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Crosby | North Dakota | N | 64 km | 40 mi | ~1h 4m | 🗺 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 Dakota, the home state of Ray, along with each city's aerial distance from Bismarck, North Dakota'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | 46.8772° N | -96.7898° W | 276 m | 304 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bismarck | 46.8083° N | -100.7837° W | 514 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grand Forks | 47.9253° N | -97.0329° W | 253 m | 309 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Minot | 48.2325° N | -101.2963° W | 494 m | 163 km | 🗺 View Map |
| West Fargo | 46.875° N | -96.9004° W | 273 m | 295 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Williston | 48.147° N | -103.618° W | 572 m | 260 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dickinson | 46.8792° N | -102.7896° W | 735 m | 153 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mandan | 46.8267° N | -100.8896° W | 502 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Jamestown | 46.9105° N | -98.7084° W | 429 m | 158 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wahpeton | 46.2652° N | -96.6059° W | 294 m | 325 km | 🗺 View Map |
Williston Basin International Airport IATA: XWA 44 km (28 mi) from Ray |
The exact GPS location of Ray gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside North Dakota. 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 Dakota 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 Ray are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Ray 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
Ray sits within North Dakota, 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 Ray 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 Dakota. › Browse every city in North Dakota
Coordinates for Ray 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 Ray are latitude 48.3445° and longitude -103.1652°. In directional format: 48.3445° N, 103.1652° W. These coordinates mark the center of Ray in North Dakota and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Ray is a city in North Dakota, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Williams County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Ray sits at: Latitude 48° 20' 40" N and Longitude 103° 9' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Ray has a population of approximately 729 people. This is roughly 0.092% of North Dakota's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in North Dakota.
The interactive satellite map of Ray is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.3445, -103.1652 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Ray in North Dakota. For broader context, explore the North Dakota state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Ray is Williston Basin International Airport (XWA), roughly 44 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Ray is approximately 247 km (154 mi) from Bismarck, the capital of North Dakota, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in North Dakota.
Ray sits at an elevation of approximately 694 meters (2,277 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for North Dakota.
The closest cities to Ray include Tioga, Williston, Stanley. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Ray, sunrise is at 04:42 AM and sunset is at 07:12 PM, giving a day length of 14h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Ray's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Ray is approximately 5,382 km (3,344 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,633 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Ray — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 497 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.
Ray is approximately 1,379 km (857 mi) SE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
