Current Date And Time In North Charleston, United States
Friday, 14 August 2026
03:13:32 PDT
State: South Carolina
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 108,304
District: Charleston County
Explore the interactive satellite map of North Charleston, 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 North Charleston — 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 North Charleston.
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) | 32.8546° N | 79.9748° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 32.8546 | -79.9748 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 51' 17" N | 79° 58' 29" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 51.2772' N | 79° 58.4886' W |
| City | North Charleston |
| State | South Carolina (State of South Carolina) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Charleston County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1972-01-01 |
| Population | 108,304 |
| Area (km²) | 189.56 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 73.19 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 571.34 /km² |
| Elevation | 6 m / 20 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 32.8546, -79.9748 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from North Charleston 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanahan | South Carolina | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Charleston | South Carolina | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Mount Pleasant | South Carolina | SE | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Shell Point | South Carolina | SW | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| James Island | South Carolina | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Goose Creek | South Carolina | N | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 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 North Charleston, 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 |
| 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 |
| Florence | 34.1954° N | -79.7626° W | 42 m | 119 km | 🗺 View Map |
Charleston International Airport IATA: CHS 8 km (5 mi) from North Charleston |
The exact GPS location of North Charleston 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 North Charleston are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of North Charleston 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
North Charleston 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston 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 North Charleston are latitude 32.8546° and longitude -79.9748°. In directional format: 32.8546° N, 79.9748° W. These coordinates mark the center of North Charleston in South Carolina and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
North Charleston is a city in South Carolina, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Charleston County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, North Charleston sits at: Latitude 32° 51' 17" N and Longitude 79° 58' 29" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
North Charleston has a population of approximately 108,304 people. This is roughly 1.977% 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 North Charleston is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 32.8546, -79.9748 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate North Charleston in South Carolina. For broader context, explore the South Carolina state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to North Charleston is Charleston International Airport (CHS), roughly 8 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
North Charleston is approximately 161 km (100 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.
North Charleston sits at an elevation of approximately 6 meters (20 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 North Charleston include Hanahan, Charleston, Mount Pleasant. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in North Charleston, sunrise is at 03:41 AM and sunset is at 05:07 PM, giving a day length of 13h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from North Charleston's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
North Charleston is approximately 3,657 km (2,273 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,479 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of North Charleston — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,394 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.
North Charleston is approximately 1,210 km (752 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.
