Current Date And Time In Scranton, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
12:36:02 PDT
State: Pennsylvania
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 77,118
District: Lackawanna County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Scranton, a city in Pennsylvania, 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 Scranton — 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 Scranton.
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) | 41.4092° N | 75.6649° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.4092 | -75.6649 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 24' 33" N | 75° 39' 54" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 24.5496' N | 75° 39.894' W |
| City | Scranton |
| State | Pennsylvania (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Lackawanna County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 77,118 |
| Area (km²) | 66.14 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 25.54 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,165.98 /km² |
| Elevation | 230 m / 755 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.4092, -75.6649 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Scranton 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 Pennsylvania.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunmore | Pennsylvania | NE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Taylor | Pennsylvania | SW | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Throop | Pennsylvania | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Old Forge | Pennsylvania | SW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Chinchilla | Pennsylvania | N | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Olyphant | Pennsylvania | NE | 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 Pennsylvania, the home state of Scranton, along with each city's aerial distance from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | 39.9524° N | -75.1636° W | 12 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pittsburgh | 40.4406° N | -79.9959° W | 233 m | 264 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Allentown | 40.6084° N | -75.4902° W | 103 m | 124 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Erie | 42.1292° N | -80.0851° W | 199 m | 338 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Reading | 40.3357° N | -75.9269° W | 93 m | 81 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bethlehem | 40.6259° N | -75.3705° W | 109 m | 134 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bensalem | 40.1046° N | -74.9513° W | 30 m | 165 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lancaster | 40.0379° N | -76.3055° W | 110 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Center City | 39.9512° N | -75.1592° W | 28 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Abington | 40.1207° N | -75.118° W | 104 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport IATA: AVP 9 km (6 mi) from Scranton |
The exact GPS location of Scranton gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania 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 Scranton are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Scranton 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
Scranton sits within Pennsylvania, 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 Scranton 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 Pennsylvania. › Browse every city in Pennsylvania
Coordinates for Scranton 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 Scranton are latitude 41.4092° and longitude -75.6649°. In directional format: 41.4092° N, 75.6649° W. These coordinates mark the center of Scranton in Pennsylvania and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Scranton is a city in Pennsylvania, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Lackawanna County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Scranton sits at: Latitude 41° 24' 33" N and Longitude 75° 39' 54" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Scranton has a population of approximately 77,118 people. This is roughly 0.590% of Pennsylvania's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Pennsylvania.
The interactive satellite map of Scranton is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.4092, -75.6649 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Scranton in Pennsylvania. For broader context, explore the Pennsylvania state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Scranton is Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP), roughly 9 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Scranton is approximately 163 km (101 mi) from Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Pennsylvania.
Scranton sits at an elevation of approximately 230 meters (755 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Pennsylvania.
The closest cities to Scranton include Dunmore, Taylor, Throop. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Scranton, sunrise is at 03:08 AM and sunset is at 05:06 PM, giving a day length of 13h 57m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Scranton's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Scranton is approximately 4,610 km (2,864 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,317 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Scranton — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,233 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.
Scranton is approximately 1,154 km (717 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.
