Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia — GPS Coordinates
17° 47' 10.6" S, 63° 10' 52.2" W
| Country | Bolivia |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,831,434 |
| Timezone | America/La_Paz |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
Located in eastern Bolivia, Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the capital of the Santa Cruz department and lies in the lowland region of the country. It is situated inland, approximately 900 kilometers from the Pacific coast, making it a significant economic hub in the region.
The coordinates of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, -17.7863, -63.1812, can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These precise coordinates help users navigate and explore the city effectively.
Geographic Facts About Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Sunrise
- 06:36
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 18:02
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 11h 25m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−4
- America/La_Paz
- Antipode
- 17.786290, 116.818830
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- -17.786290, -63.181170
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 17°47'10.6"S 63°10'52.2"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 17°47.177'S 63°10.870'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 20S 480798E 8033449N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 6sg4f60gk
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 57JR6R79+FGP
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:-17.786290,-63.181170
Distances from Santa Cruz de la Sierra
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sucre | 260 km | 161 mi | WSW (237°) |
| Sacaba | 306 km | 190 mi | W (278°) |
| Cochabamba | 319 km | 198 mi | W (278°) |
| Quillacollo | 331 km | 206 mi | W (277°) |
| Potosí | 337 km | 209 mi | SW (233°) |
| Oruro | 415 km | 258 mi | W (267°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of Santa Cruz de la Sierra and how can I read them?
The precise coordinates of Santa Cruz de la Sierra are -17.7863 latitude and -63.1812 longitude. Latitude indicates the location's distance north or south of the equator, while longitude shows its distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is Santa Cruz de la Sierra in, and what is its UTC offset?
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is in the America/La_Paz time zone, which has a UTC offset of -4 hours. This means that the local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
How can I use the coordinates of Santa Cruz de la Sierra with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates -17.7863, -63.1812 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and provide directions, nearby points of interest, or location details.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.