Current Date And Time In French Island, United States
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:30:30 PDT
State: Wisconsin
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 4,207
District: La Crosse County
Explore the interactive satellite map of French Island, 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 French Island — 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 French Island.
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) | 43.8583° N | 91.2604° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 43.8583 | -91.2604 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 43° 51' 30" N | 91° 15' 38" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 43° 51.498' N | 91° 15.6252' W |
| City | French Island |
| State | Wisconsin (State of Wisconsin) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | La Crosse County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 4,207 |
| Area (km²) | 6.53 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2.52 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 644.26 /km² |
| Elevation | 198 m / 650 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 43.8583, -91.2604 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from French Island 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North La Crosse | Wisconsin | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Onalaska | Wisconsin | NE | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| La Crosse | Wisconsin | S | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Brice Prairie | Wisconsin | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Holmen | Wisconsin | N | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| West Salem | Wisconsin | E | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 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 French Island, 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 |
La Crosse Regional Airport IATA: LSE 2 km (1 mi) from French Island |
The exact GPS location of French Island 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 French Island are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of French Island 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
French Island 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 French Island 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 French Island 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 French Island are latitude 43.8583° and longitude -91.2604°. In directional format: 43.8583° N, 91.2604° W. These coordinates mark the center of French Island in Wisconsin and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
French Island is a city in Wisconsin, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within La Crosse County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, French Island sits at: Latitude 43° 51' 30" N and Longitude 91° 15' 38" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
French Island has a population of approximately 4,207 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Wisconsin.
The interactive satellite map of French Island is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 43.8583, -91.2604 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate French Island in Wisconsin. For broader context, explore the Wisconsin state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to French Island is La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
French Island is approximately 174 km (108 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.
French Island sits at an elevation of approximately 198 meters (650 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 French Island include North La Crosse, Onalaska, La Crosse. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in French Island, sunrise is at 04:06 AM and sunset is at 06:12 PM, giving a day length of 14h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from French Island's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
French Island is approximately 4,882 km (3,034 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,325 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of French Island — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,536 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.
French Island is approximately 382 km (238 mi) SE of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
