Current Date And Time In Merkel, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
11:00:24 PDT
State: Texas
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 2,615
District: Taylor County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Merkel, 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 Merkel — 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 Merkel.
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) | 32.4707° N | 100.0129° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 32.4707 | -100.0129 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 28' 14" N | 100° 0' 46" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 28.2408' N | 100° 0.7722' W |
| City | Merkel |
| State | Texas (State of Texas) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Taylor County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 2,615 |
| Area (km²) | 7.24 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.80 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 361.19 /km² |
| Elevation | 570 m / 1,870 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 32.4707, -100.0129 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Merkel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tye | Texas | E | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Hawley | Texas | NE | 24 km | 15 mi | ~24m | 🗺 View |
| Abilene | Texas | E | 26 km | 16 mi | ~26m | 🗺 View |
| Anson | Texas | N | 34 km | 21 mi | ~34m | 🗺 View |
| Tuscola | Texas | SE | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| Sweetwater | Texas | W | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 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 Merkel, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | 29.7633° N | -95.3633° W | 12 m | 236 km | 🗺 View Map |
| 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 |
Abilene Regional Airport IATA: ABI 32 km (20 mi) from Merkel |
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The exact GPS location of Merkel 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 Merkel are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Merkel 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
Merkel 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 Merkel 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 Merkel 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 Merkel are latitude 32.4707° and longitude -100.0129°. In directional format: 32.4707° N, 100.0129° W. These coordinates mark the center of Merkel in Texas and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Merkel is a city in Texas, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Taylor County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Merkel sits at: Latitude 32° 28' 14" N and Longitude 100° 0' 46" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Merkel has a population of approximately 2,615 people. This is roughly 0.011% 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 Merkel is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 32.4707, -100.0129 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Merkel in Texas. For broader context, explore the Texas state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Merkel is Abilene Regional Airport (ABI), roughly 32 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Merkel is approximately 326 km (203 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.
Merkel sits at an elevation of approximately 570 meters (1,870 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 Merkel include Tye, Hawley, Abilene. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Merkel, sunrise is at 05:00 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 13h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Merkel's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Merkel is approximately 3,615 km (2,246 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,393 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Merkel — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 2,044 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.
Merkel is approximately 1,315 km (817 mi) NE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
