Current Date And Time In Sterling, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
02:51:45 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 27,822
District: Loudoun County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sterling, 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 Sterling — 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 Sterling.
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) | 39.0062° N | 77.4286° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.0062 | -77.4286 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 0' 22" N | 77° 25' 43" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 0.3732' N | 77° 25.716' W |
| City | Sterling |
| State | Virginia (Commonwealth of Virginia) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Loudoun County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 27,822 |
| Area (km²) | 14.27 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.51 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,949.68 /km² |
| Elevation | 89 m / 292 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.0062, -77.4286 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sterling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove | Virginia | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Dulles Town Center | Virginia | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Countryside | Virginia | N | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Herndon | Virginia | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Sugarland Run | Virginia | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| University Center | Virginia | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 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 Sterling, 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 |
Washington Dulles International Airport IATA: IAD 7 km (5 mi) from Sterling |
The exact GPS location of Sterling 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 Sterling are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sterling 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
Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 Sterling are latitude 39.0062° and longitude -77.4286°. In directional format: 39.0062° N, 77.4286° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sterling in Virginia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sterling is a city in Virginia, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Loudoun County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sterling sits at: Latitude 39° 0' 22" N and Longitude 77° 25' 43" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sterling has a population of approximately 27,822 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Virginia.
The interactive satellite map of Sterling is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.0062, -77.4286 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sterling in Virginia. For broader context, explore the Virginia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sterling is Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sterling is approximately 162 km (100 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.
Sterling sits at an elevation of approximately 89 meters (292 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 Sterling include Oak Grove, Dulles Town Center, Countryside. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sterling, sunrise is at 03:04 AM and sunset is at 05:28 PM, giving a day length of 14h 24m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sterling's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sterling is approximately 4,342 km (2,698 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,698 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sterling — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,237 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.
Sterling is approximately 1,039 km (646 mi) W of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
