Current Date And Time In Portsmouth, United States
Saturday, 25 July 2026
19:04:37 PDT
State: Rhode Island
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 17,756
District: Newport County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Portsmouth, a city in Rhode Island, 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 Portsmouth — 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 Portsmouth.
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) | 41.6023° N | 71.2503° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.6023 | -71.2503 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 36' 8" N | 71° 15' 1" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 36.1395' N | 71° 15.0195' W |
| City | Portsmouth |
| State | Rhode Island (State of Rhode Island) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Newport County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1638-03-07 |
| Population | 17,756 |
| Area (km²) | 153.59 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 59.30 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 115.61 /km² |
| Elevation | 43 m / 141 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.6023, -71.2503 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Portsmouth 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 Rhode Island.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville | Rhode Island | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Tiverton | Rhode Island | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Middletown | Rhode Island | SW | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Bristol | Rhode Island | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Newport East | Rhode Island | S | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Newport | Rhode Island | SW | 14 km | 8 mi | ~14m | 🗺 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 Rhode Island, the home state of Portsmouth, along with each city's aerial distance from Providence, Rhode Island'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 41.824° N | -71.4128° W | 2 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Warwick | 41.7001° N | -71.4162° W | 11 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cranston | 41.7798° N | -71.4373° W | 19 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pawtucket | 41.8787° N | -71.3826° W | 11 m | 7 km | 🗺 View Map |
| East Providence | 41.8137° N | -71.3701° W | 19 m | 4 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Woonsocket | 42.0029° N | -71.5148° W | 55 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coventry | 41.7001° N | -71.6828° W | 129 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cumberland | 41.9668° N | -71.4328° W | 81 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Providence | 41.8501° N | -71.4662° W | 56 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| South Kingstown | 41.4472° N | -71.5249° W | 60 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
Newport State Airport IATA: NPT 8 km (5 mi) from Portsmouth |
The exact GPS location of Portsmouth gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island 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 Portsmouth are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Portsmouth 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
Portsmouth sits within Rhode Island, 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 Portsmouth 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 Rhode Island. › Browse every city in Rhode Island
Coordinates for Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth are latitude 41.6023° and longitude -71.2503°. In directional format: 41.6023° N, 71.2503° W. These coordinates mark the center of Portsmouth in Rhode Island and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Portsmouth is a city in Rhode Island, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Newport County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Portsmouth sits at: Latitude 41° 36' 8" N and Longitude 71° 15' 1" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Portsmouth has a population of approximately 17,756 people. This is roughly 1.596% of Rhode Island's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rhode Island.
The interactive satellite map of Portsmouth is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.6023, -71.2503 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Portsmouth in Rhode Island. For broader context, explore the Rhode Island state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Portsmouth is Newport State Airport (NPT), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Portsmouth is approximately 28 km (17 mi) from Providence, the capital of Rhode Island, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rhode Island.
Portsmouth sits at an elevation of approximately 43 meters (141 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rhode Island.
The closest cities to Portsmouth include Melville, Tiverton, Middletown. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Portsmouth, sunrise is at 02:32 AM and sunset is at 05:10 PM, giving a day length of 14h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Portsmouth's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Portsmouth is approximately 4,631 km (2,878 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,931 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Portsmouth — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 985 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.
Portsmouth is approximately 1,521 km (945 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.
