Current Date And Time In Decatur, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
06:44:56 PDT
State: Tennessee
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,575
District: Meigs County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Decatur, a city in Tennessee, 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 Decatur — 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 Decatur.
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) | 35.5148° N | 84.7902° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 35.5148 | -84.7902 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 35° 30' 53" N | 84° 47' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 35° 30.8874' N | 84° 47.4132' W |
| City | Decatur |
| State | Tennessee (State of Tennessee) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Meigs County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 1,575 |
| Area (km²) | 7.78 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 3.00 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 202.44 /km² |
| Elevation | 237 m / 778 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 35.5148, -84.7902 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Decatur 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 Tennessee.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riceville | Tennessee | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Athens | Tennessee | SE | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Dayton | Tennessee | W | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Spring City | Tennessee | N | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Niota | Tennessee | E | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Charleston | Tennessee | S | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 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 Tennessee, the home state of Decatur, along with each city's aerial distance from Nashville, Tennessee'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 36.1659° N | -86.7844° W | 170 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| New South Memphis | 35.0868° N | -90.0568° W | 79 m | 319 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Memphis | 35.1495° N | -90.049° W | 78 m | 316 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Knoxville | 35.9606° N | -83.9207° W | 276 m | 258 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chattanooga | 35.0456° N | -85.3097° W | 206 m | 182 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Clarksville | 36.5298° N | -87.3595° W | 145 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Murfreesboro | 35.8456° N | -86.3903° W | 186 m | 50 km | 🗺 View Map |
| East Chattanooga | 35.0654° N | -85.2491° W | 208 m | 185 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Franklin | 35.9251° N | -86.8689° W | 196 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cordova | 35.1557° N | -89.7762° W | 110 m | 293 km | 🗺 View Map |
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) IATA: CHA 65 km (41 mi) from Decatur |
The exact GPS location of Decatur gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Tennessee. 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 Tennessee 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 Decatur are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Decatur 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
Decatur sits within Tennessee, 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 Decatur 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 Tennessee. › Browse every city in Tennessee
Coordinates for Decatur 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 Decatur are latitude 35.5148° and longitude -84.7902°. In directional format: 35.5148° N, 84.7902° W. These coordinates mark the center of Decatur in Tennessee and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Decatur is a city in Tennessee, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Meigs County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Decatur sits at: Latitude 35° 30' 53" N and Longitude 84° 47' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Decatur has a population of approximately 1,575 people. This is roughly 0.022% of Tennessee's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Tennessee.
The interactive satellite map of Decatur is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 35.5148, -84.7902 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Decatur in Tennessee. For broader context, explore the Tennessee state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Decatur is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA), roughly 65 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Decatur is approximately 194 km (120 mi) from Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Tennessee.
Decatur sits at an elevation of approximately 237 meters (778 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Tennessee.
The closest cities to Decatur include Riceville, Athens, Dayton. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Decatur, sunrise is at 03:55 AM and sunset is at 05:33 PM, giving a day length of 13h 38m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Decatur's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Decatur is approximately 3,954 km (2,457 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,683 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Decatur — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,813 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.
Decatur is approximately 704 km (437 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.
