Current Date And Time In Selma, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
00:27:19 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 529
District: Alleghany County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Selma, a city in Virginia, 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 Selma — 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 Selma.
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) | 37.8065° N | 79.8481° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.8065 | -79.8481 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 48' 23" N | 79° 50' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 48.3912' N | 79° 50.8866' W |
| City | Selma |
| State | Virginia (Commonwealth of Virginia) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Alleghany County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 529 |
| Area (km²) | 1.01 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.39 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 523.76 /km² |
| Elevation | 350 m / 1,148 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 37.8065, -79.8481 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Selma 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 Virginia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Forge | Virginia | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Fairlawn | Virginia | W | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Covington | Virginia | W | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Eagle Rock | Virginia | S | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Hot Springs | Virginia | N | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Warm Springs | Virginia | N | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 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 Virginia, the home state of Selma, along with each city's aerial distance from Richmond, Virginia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach | 36.8529° N | -75.978° W | 3 m | 153 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Norfolk | 36.8468° N | -76.2852° W | 2 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Chesapeake | 36.819° N | -76.2749° W | 3 m | 133 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Richmond | 37.5538° N | -77.4603° W | 64 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arlington | 38.881° N | -77.1043° W | 71 m | 151 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newport News | 36.9804° N | -76.4298° W | 6 m | 111 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alexandria | 38.8048° N | -77.0469° W | 12 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
| East Hampton | 37.0374° N | -76.3316° W | 1 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hampton | 37.0299° N | -76.3452° W | 1 m | 115 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Roanoke | 37.271° N | -79.9414° W | 285 m | 221 km | 🗺 View Map |
Greenbrier Valley Airport IATA: LWB 49 km (30 mi) from Selma |
The exact GPS location of Selma gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Virginia. 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 Virginia 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 Selma are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Selma 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
Selma sits within Virginia, 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 Selma 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 Virginia. › Browse every city in Virginia
Coordinates for Selma 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 Selma are latitude 37.8065° and longitude -79.8481°. In directional format: 37.8065° N, 79.8481° W. These coordinates mark the center of Selma in Virginia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Selma is a city in Virginia, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Alleghany County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Selma sits at: Latitude 37° 48' 23" N and Longitude 79° 50' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Selma has a population of approximately 529 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Virginia.
The interactive satellite map of Selma is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.8065, -79.8481 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Selma in Virginia. For broader context, explore the Virginia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Selma is Greenbrier Valley Airport (LWB), roughly 49 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Selma is approximately 212 km (132 mi) from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Virginia.
Selma sits at an elevation of approximately 350 meters (1,148 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Virginia.
The closest cities to Selma include Clifton Forge, Fairlawn, Covington. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Selma, sunrise is at 03:31 AM and sunset is at 05:17 PM, giving a day length of 13h 46m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Selma's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Selma is approximately 4,209 km (2,615 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,023 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Selma — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,401 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.
Selma is approximately 883 km (549 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.
