Current Date And Time In Amherst, United States
Monday, 27 July 2026
05:56:41 PDT
State: Wisconsin
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,038
District: Portage County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Amherst, a city in Wisconsin, 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 Amherst — 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 Amherst.
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) | 44.4508° N | 89.2848° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 44.4508 | -89.2848 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 44° 27' 3" N | 89° 17' 5" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 44° 27.0486' N | 89° 17.0904' W |
| City | Amherst |
| State | Wisconsin (State of Wisconsin) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Portage County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 1,038 |
| Area (km²) | 3.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.35 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 296.57 /km² |
| Elevation | 320 m / 1,050 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 44.4508, -89.2848 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Amherst 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 Wisconsin.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iola | Wisconsin | NE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Polonia | Wisconsin | NW | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| King | Wisconsin | SE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Waupaca | Wisconsin | SE | 19 km | 12 mi | ~19m | 🗺 View |
| Plover | Wisconsin | W | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Park Ridge | Wisconsin | W | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 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 Wisconsin, the home state of Amherst, along with each city's aerial distance from Madison, Wisconsin'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 43.0389° N | -87.9065° W | 188 m | 122 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Madison | 43.0731° N | -89.4012° W | 267 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Green Bay | 44.5192° N | -88.0198° W | 180 m | 195 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kenosha | 42.5847° N | -87.8212° W | 184 m | 140 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Racine | 42.7261° N | -87.7829° W | 188 m | 137 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Appleton | 44.2619° N | -88.4154° W | 242 m | 154 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Waukesha | 43.0117° N | -88.2315° W | 248 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eau Claire | 44.8113° N | -91.4985° W | 240 m | 256 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Oshkosh | 44.0247° N | -88.5426° W | 234 m | 126 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Janesville | 42.6828° N | -89.0187° W | 255 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
Central Wisconsin Airport IATA: CWA 47 km (29 mi) from Amherst |
The exact GPS location of Amherst gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin 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 Amherst are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Amherst 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
Amherst sits within Wisconsin, 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 Amherst 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 Wisconsin. › Browse every city in Wisconsin
Coordinates for Amherst 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 Amherst are latitude 44.4508° and longitude -89.2848°. In directional format: 44.4508° N, 89.2848° W. These coordinates mark the center of Amherst in Wisconsin and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Amherst is a city in Wisconsin, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Portage County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Amherst sits at: Latitude 44° 27' 3" N and Longitude 89° 17' 5" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Amherst has a population of approximately 1,038 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Wisconsin.
The interactive satellite map of Amherst is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 44.4508, -89.2848 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Amherst in Wisconsin. For broader context, explore the Wisconsin state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Amherst is Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA), roughly 47 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Amherst is approximately 153 km (95 mi) from Madison, the capital of Wisconsin, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Wisconsin.
Amherst sits at an elevation of approximately 320 meters (1,050 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Wisconsin.
The closest cities to Amherst include Iola, Polonia, King. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Amherst, sunrise is at 03:37 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 14h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Amherst's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Amherst is approximately 4,948 km (3,075 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,095 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Amherst — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,644 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.
Amherst is approximately 417 km (259 mi) S of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
