Current Date And Time In Rocky Top, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:30:56 PDT
State: Tennessee
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,781
District: Anderson County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Rocky Top, 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 Rocky Top — 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 Rocky Top.
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) | 36.2179° N | 84.1547° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.2179 | -84.1547 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 13' 4" N | 84° 9' 17" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 13.0716' N | 84° 9.279' W |
| City | Rocky Top |
| State | Tennessee (State of Tennessee) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Anderson County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1856-01-01 |
| Population | 1,781 |
| Area (km²) | 4.11 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.59 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 433.33 /km² |
| Elevation | 264 m / 866 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 36.2179, -84.1547 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rocky Top 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Crest | Tennessee | N | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Norris | Tennessee | E | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Caryville | Tennessee | NW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Jacksboro | Tennessee | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Clinton | Tennessee | S | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Hunter | Tennessee | N | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Rocky Top, 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 |
McGhee Tyson Airport IATA: TYS 47 km (30 mi) from Rocky Top |
The exact GPS location of Rocky Top 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 Rocky Top are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Rocky Top 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
Rocky Top 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 Rocky Top 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 Rocky Top 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 Rocky Top are latitude 36.2179° and longitude -84.1547°. In directional format: 36.2179° N, 84.1547° W. These coordinates mark the center of Rocky Top in Tennessee and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Rocky Top is a city in Tennessee, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Anderson County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Rocky Top sits at: Latitude 36° 13' 4" N and Longitude 84° 9' 17" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Rocky Top has a population of approximately 1,781 people. This is roughly 0.025% 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 Rocky Top is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.2179, -84.1547 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Rocky Top in Tennessee. For broader context, explore the Tennessee state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Rocky Top is McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS), roughly 47 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Rocky Top is approximately 236 km (147 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.
Rocky Top sits at an elevation of approximately 264 meters (866 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 Rocky Top include Pine Crest, Norris, Caryville. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Rocky Top, sunrise is at 03:51 AM and sunset is at 05:32 PM, giving a day length of 13h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Rocky Top's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Rocky Top is approximately 4,032 km (2,505 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,558 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Rocky Top — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,757 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.
Rocky Top is approximately 676 km (420 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.
