Current Date And Time In Parkston, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
07:57:17 PDT
State: South Dakota
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,488
District: Hutchinson County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Parkston, a city in South Dakota, 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 Parkston — 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 Parkston.
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) | 43.3989° N | 97.9837° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 43.3989 | -97.9837 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 23' 56" N | 97° 59' 1" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 23.9328' N | 97° 59.0208' W |
| City | Parkston |
| State | South Dakota (State of South Dakota) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Hutchinson County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1886-01-01 |
| Population | 1,488 |
| Area (km²) | 3.37 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.30 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 441.54 /km² |
| Elevation | 425 m / 1,394 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 43.3989, -97.9837 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Parkston 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 Dakota.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripp | South Dakota | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Olivet | South Dakota | SE | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Armour | South Dakota | W | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Alexandria | South Dakota | NE | 33 km | 20 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Corsica | South Dakota | W | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Mitchell | South Dakota | N | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 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 Dakota, the home state of Parkston, along with each city's aerial distance from Pierre, South Dakota'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Sioux Falls Regional Airport IATA: FSD 102 km (64 mi) from Parkston |
The exact GPS location of Parkston gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside South Dakota. 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 Dakota 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 Parkston are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Parkston 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
Parkston sits within South Dakota, 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 Parkston 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 Dakota. › Browse every city in South Dakota
Coordinates for Parkston 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 Parkston are latitude 43.3989° and longitude -97.9837°. In directional format: 43.3989° N, 97.9837° W. These coordinates mark the center of Parkston in South Dakota and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Parkston is a city in South Dakota, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Hutchinson County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Parkston sits at: Latitude 43° 23' 56" N and Longitude 97° 59' 1" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Parkston has a population of approximately 1,488 people. This is roughly 0.161% of South Dakota's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in South Dakota.
The interactive satellite map of Parkston is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 43.3989, -97.9837 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Parkston in South Dakota. For broader context, explore the South Dakota state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Parkston is Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD), roughly 102 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Parkston is approximately 218 km (136 mi) from Pierre, the capital of South Dakota, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in South Dakota.
Parkston sits at an elevation of approximately 425 meters (1,394 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for South Dakota.
The closest cities to Parkston include Tripp, Olivet, Armour. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Parkston, sunrise is at 04:32 AM and sunset is at 06:41 PM, giving a day length of 14h 8m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Parkston's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Parkston is approximately 4,831 km (3,002 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,925 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Parkston — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,119 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.
Parkston is approximately 768 km (477 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
