Current Date And Time In Lancaster, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
05:56:50 PDT
State: South Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 8,956
District: Lancaster County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lancaster, a city in South 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 Lancaster — 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 Lancaster.
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) | 34.7204° N | 80.7709° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 34.7204 | -80.7709 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 34° 43' 14" N | 80° 46' 15" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 34° 43.2258' N | 80° 46.254' W |
| City | Lancaster |
| State | South Carolina (State of South Carolina) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Lancaster County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1830-01-01 |
| Population | 8,956 |
| Area (km²) | 16.89 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 6.52 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 530.25 /km² |
| Elevation | 173 m / 568 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 34.7204, -80.7709 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lancaster 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 South Carolina.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Mill | South Carolina | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Springdale | South Carolina | S | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Irwin | South Carolina | SW | 6 km | 3 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Elgin | South Carolina | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Fort Lawn | South Carolina | W | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Heath Springs | South Carolina | SE | 17 km | 10 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 South Carolina, the home state of Lancaster, along with each city's aerial distance from Columbia, South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 34.0007° N | -81.0348° W | 89 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Charleston | 32.7763° N | -79.9328° W | 6 m | 170 km | 🗺 View Map |
| North Charleston | 32.8546° N | -79.9748° W | 6 m | 161 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mount Pleasant | 32.7941° N | -79.8626° W | 3 m | 173 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rock Hill | 34.9249° N | -81.0251° W | 207 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Greenville | 34.8526° N | -82.394° W | 307 m | 157 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Summerville | 33.0185° N | -80.1756° W | 27 m | 135 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sumter | 33.9204° N | -80.3415° W | 52 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Goose Creek | 32.981° N | -80.0326° W | 14 m | 147 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hilton Head Island | 32.1938° N | -80.7382° W | 3 m | 203 km | 🗺 View Map |
Charlotte Douglas International Airport IATA: CLT 57 km (35 mi) from Lancaster |
The exact GPS location of Lancaster gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South 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 South 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 Lancaster are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lancaster 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
Lancaster sits within South 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 Lancaster 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 South Carolina. › Browse every city in South Carolina
Coordinates for Lancaster 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 Lancaster are latitude 34.7204° and longitude -80.7709°. In directional format: 34.7204° N, 80.7709° W. These coordinates mark the center of Lancaster in South Carolina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lancaster is a city in South Carolina, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Lancaster County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lancaster sits at: Latitude 34° 43' 14" N and Longitude 80° 46' 15" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lancaster has a population of approximately 8,956 people. This is roughly 0.163% of South Carolina's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Carolina.
The interactive satellite map of Lancaster is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 34.7204, -80.7709 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lancaster in South Carolina. For broader context, explore the South Carolina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lancaster is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), roughly 57 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lancaster is approximately 84 km (52 mi) from Columbia, the capital of South Carolina, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South Carolina.
Lancaster sits at an elevation of approximately 173 meters (568 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South Carolina.
The closest cities to Lancaster include Lancaster Mill, Springdale, Irwin. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lancaster, sunrise is at 03:27 AM and sunset is at 05:31 PM, giving a day length of 14h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lancaster's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lancaster is approximately 3,865 km (2,402 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,390 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lancaster — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,448 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.
Lancaster is approximately 1,009 km (627 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.
