Current Date And Time In Houston, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:51:50 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,314,157
District: Harris County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Houston, a city in Texas, 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 Houston — 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 Houston.
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) | 29.7633° N | 95.3633° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 29.7633 | -95.3633 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 29° 45' 48" N | 95° 21' 48" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 29° 45.7968' N | 95° 21.7962' W |
| City | Houston |
| State | Texas (State of Texas) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Harris County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1836-08-01 |
| Population | 2,314,157 |
| Area (km²) | 1,625.21 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 627.50 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,423.91 /km² |
| Elevation | 12 m / 39 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 29.7633, -95.3633 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Houston 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 Texas.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West University Place | Texas | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Southside Place | Texas | SW | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Bellaire | Texas | SW | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Jacinto City | Texas | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Hilshire Village | Texas | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Hunters Creek Village | Texas | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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 Texas, the home state of Houston, along with each city's aerial distance from Austin, Texas'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | 29.4241° N | -98.4936° W | 198 m | 118 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dallas | 32.7831° N | -96.8067° W | 128 m | 293 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Worth | 32.7254° N | -97.3209° W | 199 m | 276 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Austin | 30.2672° N | -97.7431° W | 149 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| El Paso | 31.7587° N | -106.4869° W | 1,133 m | 849 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arlington | 32.7357° N | -97.1081° W | 184 m | 281 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Corpus Christi | 27.8006° N | -97.3964° W | 2 m | 276 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Plano | 33.0198° N | -96.6989° W | 203 m | 322 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Laredo | 27.5064° N | -99.5075° W | 126 m | 352 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lubbock | 33.5779° N | -101.8552° W | 976 m | 535 km | 🗺 View Map |
William P. Hobby Airport IATA: HOU 16 km (10 mi) from Houston |
The exact GPS location of Houston gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Texas. 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 Texas 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 Houston are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Houston 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
Houston sits within Texas, 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 Houston 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 Texas. › Browse every city in Texas
Coordinates for Houston 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 Houston are latitude 29.7633° and longitude -95.3633°. In directional format: 29.7633° N, 95.3633° W. These coordinates mark the center of Houston in Texas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Houston is a city in Texas, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Harris County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Houston sits at: Latitude 29° 45' 48" N and Longitude 95° 21' 48" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Houston has a population of approximately 2,314,157 people. This is roughly 10.116% of Texas's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Texas.
The interactive satellite map of Houston is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 29.7633, -95.3633 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Houston in Texas. For broader context, explore the Texas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Houston is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), roughly 16 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Houston is approximately 236 km (147 mi) from Austin, the capital of Texas, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Texas.
Houston sits at an elevation of approximately 12 meters (39 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Texas.
The closest cities to Houston include West University Place, Southside Place, Bellaire. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Houston, sunrise is at 04:46 AM and sunset is at 06:06 PM, giving a day length of 13h 20m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Houston's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Houston is approximately 3,313 km (2,059 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,215 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Houston — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Coromandel-Graviers, Mauritius, roughly 2,405 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.
Houston is approximately 1,330 km (827 mi) N of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
