Medellín, Colombia — GPS Coordinates
6° 14' 42.0" N, 75° 34' 17.4" W
| Country | Colombia |
| Continent | South America |
| Population | 1,999,979 |
| Timezone | America/Bogota |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
Located in the Aburrá Valley in the Andes Mountains, Medellín is situated in northwestern Colombia. This inland city lies approximately 245 kilometers from the Caribbean coast and is surrounded by lush green hills, making it a significant cultural and economic center in the region.
The coordinates 6.2450, -75.5715 can be utilized for various applications, including driving directions, sharing locations with others, or geotagging photos. Users can easily input these coordinates into GPS devices or mapping applications for precise navigation.
Geographic Facts About Medellín
- Sunrise
- 05:58
- local time, 10 August
- Sunset
- 18:19
- local time, 10 August
- Day length
- 12h 21m
- 10 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5
- America/Bogota
- Antipode
- -6.245000, 104.428490
- 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.
Medellín Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 6.245000, -75.571510
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 6°14'42.0"N 75°34'17.4"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 6°14.700'N 75°34.291'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 436779E 690322N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d34782feb
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 67R66CWH+295
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:6.245000,-75.571510
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Medellín?
The precise GPS coordinates for Medellín are 6.2450° N latitude and -75.5715° W longitude. When reading coordinates, note that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Medellín in?
Medellín operates in the America/Bogota time zone, which has a UTC offset of -5 hours. This means it is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use these coordinates in a mapping app?
To use the coordinates 6.2450, -75.5715 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar of the app. This will pinpoint the exact location in Medellín for navigation or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.