Current Date And Time In Terra Alta, United States
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:41:27 PDT
State: West Virginia
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,493
District: Preston County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Terra Alta, 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 Terra Alta — 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 Terra Alta.
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) | 39.4457° N | 79.5464° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 39.4457 | -79.5464 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 39° 26' 44" N | 79° 32' 47" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 39° 26.739' N | 79° 32.7864' W |
| City | Terra Alta |
| State | West Virginia (State of West Virginia) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Preston County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 1,493 |
| Area (km²) | 3.07 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.19 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 486.32 /km² |
| Elevation | 787 m / 2,582 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 39.4457, -79.5464 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Terra Alta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingwood | West Virginia | W | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Rowlesburg | West Virginia | SW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Reedsville | West Virginia | W | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Masontown | West Virginia | NW | 25 km | 15 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Thomas | West Virginia | S | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
| Brookhaven | West Virginia | NW | 36 km | 22 mi | ~36m | 🗺 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 Terra Alta, 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 |
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field IATA: MGW 39 km (24 mi) from Terra Alta |
The exact GPS location of Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Terra Alta 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
Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta 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 Terra Alta are latitude 39.4457° and longitude -79.5464°. In directional format: 39.4457° N, 79.5464° W. These coordinates mark the center of Terra Alta in West Virginia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Terra Alta is a city in West Virginia, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Preston County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Terra Alta sits at: Latitude 39° 26' 44" N and Longitude 79° 32' 47" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Terra Alta has a population of approximately 1,493 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in West Virginia.
The interactive satellite map of Terra Alta is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 39.4457, -79.5464 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Terra Alta in West Virginia. For broader context, explore the West Virginia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Terra Alta is Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field (MGW), roughly 39 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Terra Alta is approximately 218 km (135 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.
Terra Alta sits at an elevation of approximately 787 meters (2,582 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 Terra Alta include Kingwood, Rowlesburg, Reedsville. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Terra Alta, sunrise is at 03:26 AM and sunset is at 05:19 PM, giving a day length of 13h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Terra Alta's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Terra Alta is approximately 4,391 km (2,728 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,838 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Terra Alta — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Augusta, Australia, roughly 1,425 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.
Terra Alta is approximately 850 km (528 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.
