Current Date And Time In Des Moines, United States
Sunday, 26 July 2026
16:45:10 PDT
State: Washington
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 31,221
District: King County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Des Moines, a city in Washington, 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 Des Moines — 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 Des Moines.
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) | 47.4018° N | 122.3243° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 47.4018 | -122.3243 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 47° 24' 6" N | 122° 19' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 47° 24.1062' N | 122° 19.4574' W |
| City | Des Moines |
| State | Washington (State of Washington) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | King County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1959-06-17 |
| Population | 31,221 |
| Area (km²) | 16.82 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 6.49 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,856.18 /km² |
| Elevation | 28 m / 92 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 47.4018, -122.3243 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Des Moines 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 Washington.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandy Park | Washington | N | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| SeaTac | Washington | NE | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Kent | Washington | E | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Burien | Washington | N | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Lakeland North | Washington | SE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Federal Way | Washington | S | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 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 Washington, the home state of Des Moines, along with each city's aerial distance from Olympia, Washington'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 47.6062° N | -122.3321° W | 56 m | 76 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tri-Cities | 46.2454° N | -119.1962° W | 106 m | 296 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Spokane | 47.6597° N | -117.4291° W | 571 m | 418 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tacoma | 47.2529° N | -122.4443° W | 74 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vancouver | 45.6387° N | -122.6615° W | 52 m | 157 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bellevue | 47.6104° N | -122.2007° W | 26 m | 82 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kent | 47.3809° N | -122.2348° W | 13 m | 63 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Everett | 47.979° N | -122.2021° W | 25 m | 116 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Renton | 47.4829° N | -122.2171° W | 12 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Federal Way | 47.3223° N | -122.3126° W | 141 m | 54 km | 🗺 View Map |
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport IATA: SEA 5 km (3 mi) from Des Moines |
The exact GPS location of Des Moines gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Washington. 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 Washington 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 Des Moines are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Des Moines 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
Des Moines sits within Washington, 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 Des Moines 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 Washington. › Browse every city in Washington
Coordinates for Des Moines 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 Des Moines are latitude 47.4018° and longitude -122.3243°. In directional format: 47.4018° N, 122.3243° W. These coordinates mark the center of Des Moines in Washington and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Des Moines is a city in Washington, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within King County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Des Moines sits at: Latitude 47° 24' 6" N and Longitude 122° 19' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Des Moines has a population of approximately 31,221 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Washington.
The interactive satellite map of Des Moines is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 47.4018, -122.3243 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Des Moines in Washington. For broader context, explore the Washington state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Des Moines is Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Des Moines is approximately 59 km (37 mi) from Olympia, the capital of Washington, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Washington.
Des Moines sits at an elevation of approximately 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Washington.
The closest cities to Des Moines include Normandy Park, SeaTac, Kent. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Des Moines, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 08:51 PM, giving a day length of 15h 11m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Des Moines's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Des Moines is approximately 5,277 km (3,279 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 9,217 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Des Moines — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 950 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.
Des Moines is approximately 2,711 km (1,685 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
