Current Date And Time In Sophia, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:04:19 PDT
State: West Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,318
District: Raleigh County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sophia, a city in West 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 Sophia — 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 Sophia.
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) | 37.7076° N | 81.2507° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 37.7076 | -81.2507 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 37° 42' 27" N | 81° 15' 2" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 37° 42.4566' N | 81° 15.0396' W |
| City | Sophia |
| State | West Virginia (State of West Virginia) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Raleigh County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1912-01-01 |
| Population | 1,318 |
| Area (km²) | 1.81 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.70 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 728.18 /km² |
| Elevation | 707 m / 2,320 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 37.7076, -81.2507 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sophia 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 West Virginia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crab Orchard | West Virginia | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Coal City | West Virginia | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| MacArthur | West Virginia | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Mabscott | West Virginia | NE | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Beckley | West Virginia | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Beaver | West Virginia | NE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 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 West Virginia, the home state of Sophia, along with each city's aerial distance from Charleston, West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | 38.4192° N | -82.4452° W | 173 m | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Charleston | 38.3498° N | -81.6326° W | 182 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Parkersburg | 39.2667° N | -81.5615° W | 187 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Morgantown | 39.6295° N | -79.9559° W | 271 m | 203 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wheeling | 40.064° N | -80.7209° W | 203 m | 206 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Weirton Heights | 40.4084° N | -80.5392° W | 365 m | 247 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Weirton | 40.419° N | -80.5895° W | 230 m | 247 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fairmont | 39.4851° N | -80.1426° W | 300 m | 180 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Martinsburg | 39.4562° N | -77.9639° W | 138 m | 340 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Beckley | 37.7782° N | -81.1882° W | 738 m | 75 km | 🗺 View Map |
Raleigh County Memorial Airport IATA: BKW 14 km (9 mi) from Sophia |
The exact GPS location of Sophia gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside West 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 West 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 Sophia are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sophia 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
Sophia sits within West 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 Sophia 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 West Virginia. › Browse every city in West Virginia
Coordinates for Sophia 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 Sophia are latitude 37.7076° and longitude -81.2507°. In directional format: 37.7076° N, 81.2507° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sophia in West Virginia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sophia is a city in West Virginia, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Raleigh County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sophia sits at: Latitude 37° 42' 27" N and Longitude 81° 15' 2" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sophia has a population of approximately 1,318 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in West Virginia.
The interactive satellite map of Sophia is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 37.7076, -81.2507 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sophia in West Virginia. For broader context, explore the West Virginia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sophia is Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW), roughly 14 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sophia is approximately 79 km (49 mi) from Charleston, the capital of West Virginia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in West Virginia.
Sophia sits at an elevation of approximately 707 meters (2,320 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for West Virginia.
The closest cities to Sophia include Crab Orchard, Coal City, MacArthur. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sophia, sunrise is at 03:37 AM and sunset is at 05:21 PM, giving a day length of 13h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sophia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sophia is approximately 4,198 km (2,608 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,156 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sophia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Gnarabup, Australia, roughly 1,519 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.
Sophia is approximately 777 km (483 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.
