Current Date And Time In Virginia Beach, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
13:55:55 PDT
State: Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 454,808
District: City of Virginia Beach
Explore the interactive satellite map of Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach — 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 Virginia Beach.
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) | 36.8529° N | 75.978° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 36.8529 | -75.978 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 36° 51' 11" N | 75° 58' 41" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 36° 51.1758' N | 75° 58.6794' W |
| City | Virginia Beach |
| State | Virginia (Commonwealth of Virginia) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | City of Virginia Beach |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1906-01-01 |
| Population | 454,808 |
| Area (km²) | 1,288.10 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 497.34 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 353.08 /km² |
| Elevation | 3 m / 10 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 36.8529, -75.978 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Virginia Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake | Virginia | W | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Norfolk | Virginia | W | 27 km | 17 mi | ~27m | 🗺 View |
| Portsmouth | Virginia | W | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Portsmouth Heights | Virginia | W | 35 km | 22 mi | ~35m | 🗺 View |
| East Hampton | Virginia | NW | 38 km | 23 mi | ~38m | 🗺 View |
| Hampton | Virginia | NW | 38 km | 24 mi | ~38m | 🗺 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 Virginia Beach, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Portsmouth Heights | 36.821° N | -76.3688° W | 3 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
Norfolk International Airport IATA: ORF 20 km (13 mi) from Virginia Beach |
The exact GPS location of Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Virginia Beach 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
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach are latitude 36.8529° and longitude -75.978°. In directional format: 36.8529° N, 75.978° W. These coordinates mark the center of Virginia Beach in Virginia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Virginia Beach is a city in Virginia, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within City of Virginia Beach. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Virginia Beach sits at: Latitude 36° 51' 11" N and Longitude 75° 58' 41" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Virginia Beach has a population of approximately 454,808 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Virginia.
The interactive satellite map of Virginia Beach is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 36.8529, -75.978 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Virginia Beach in Virginia. For broader context, explore the Virginia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Virginia Beach is Norfolk International Airport (ORF), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Virginia Beach is approximately 153 km (95 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.
Virginia Beach sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 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 Virginia Beach include Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Virginia Beach, sunrise is at 03:17 AM and sunset is at 05:00 PM, giving a day length of 13h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Virginia Beach's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Virginia Beach is approximately 4,102 km (2,549 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,768 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Virginia Beach — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,043 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.
Virginia Beach is approximately 1,239 km (770 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.
