Current Date And Time In South Dakota, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
13:47:13 PDT
Capital: Pierre
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 924,669
Area: 199,729.00 km²
State Code: SD
Explore the interactive satellite map of South Dakota, a state or administrative region of 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 South Dakota — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of South Dakota in United States.
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) | 43.9695° N | 99.9018° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 43.9695 | -99.9018 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 58' 10" N | 99° 54' 7" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 58.1709' N | 99° 54.1088' W |
| State / Region | South Dakota (State of South Dakota) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Pierre |
| State Code | SD |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Districts | 66 |
| Population | 924,669 |
| Area (km²) | 199,729.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 77,115.77 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2.84 /km² |
| Elevation | 533 m / 1,749 ft |
| Area Rank | #17 in United States |
| Population Rank | #42 of 46 in United States |
| GPS (DD) | 43.9695, -99.9018 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from South Dakota to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across United States.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | United States | S | 275 km | 171 mi | ~3h 27m | 🗺 View |
| North Dakota | United States | N | 407 km | 253 mi | ~5h 5m | 🗺 View |
| Minnesota | United States | NE | 510 km | 317 mi | ~6h 23m | 🗺 View |
| Kansas | United States | S | 564 km | 350 mi | ~7h 3m | 🗺 View |
| Iowa | United States | E | 601 km | 373 mi | ~7h 30m | 🗺 View |
| Wyoming | United States | W | 604 km | 375 mi | ~7h 33m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in South Dakota, along with each city's aerial distance from Pierre, South Dakota's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 43.5437° N | -96.728° W | 448 m | 304 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rapid City | 44.0805° N | -103.231° W | 988 m | 232 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aberdeen | 45.4647° N | -98.4865° W | 397 m | 191 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brookings | 44.3114° N | -96.7984° W | 494 m | 283 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Watertown | 44.8994° N | -97.1151° W | 528 m | 263 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mitchell | 43.7094° N | -98.0298° W | 400 m | 199 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Yankton | 42.8711° N | -97.3973° W | 368 m | 290 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pierre | 44.3683° N | -100.351° W | 451 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Huron | 44.3633° N | -98.2143° W | 390 m | 170 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Spearfish | 44.4908° N | -103.8594° W | 1,112 m | 279 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of South Dakota is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across United States. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for South Dakota on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in United States.
The satellite view of South Dakota helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View United States national map
South Dakota occupies a distinct geographic zone within United States in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of South Dakota for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across United States. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for South Dakota 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of South Dakota are latitude 43.9695° and longitude -99.9018°. In directional format: 43.9695° N, 99.9018° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of South Dakota in United States and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
South Dakota is a state or administrative region of United States, located in North America. Its capital city is Pierre. View the exact position of South Dakota on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, South Dakota is at: Latitude 43° 58' 10" N and Longitude 99° 54' 7" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
South Dakota covers a total area of approximately 199,729.00 km² (77,115.77 mi²). This is roughly 2.07% of United States's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of South Dakota is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 43.9695, -99.9018 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate South Dakota in United States. For broader context, explore the United States national map or nearby states.
Today in South Dakota, sunrise is at 04:39 AM and sunset is at 06:50 PM, giving a day length of 14h 11m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from South Dakota's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
South Dakota is approximately 4,895 km (3,041 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,004 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of South Dakota — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 961 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 place.
Pierre, the capital of South Dakota, is approximately 1,944 km (1,208 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
