Queens, United States — GPS Coordinates
40° 40' 53.4" N, 73° 50' 11.5" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 2,316,841 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 / UTC−4 |
Located in the southeastern part of New York City, Queens is bordered by the East River to the west and the Long Island Sound to the north. It is part of the larger metropolitan area of New York and serves as a significant cultural and economic hub within the United States.
The coordinates 40.6815, -73.8365 can be utilized for various practical purposes, including obtaining driving directions, sharing drop-pin locations with others, or geotagging photos. These coordinates provide an accurate reference point for navigation and location services.
Geographic Facts About Queens
- Sunrise
- 06:01
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:03
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 14h 02m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- America/New_York
- Antipode
- -40.681490, 106.163480
- 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.
Queens Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 40.681490, -73.836520
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 40°40'53.4"N 73°50'11.5"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 40°40.889'N 73°50.191'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 598321E 4504051N
- Geohash · base32 index
- dr5rrvcfu
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 87G8M5J7+H9X
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:40.681490,-73.836520
Distances from Queens
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica | 3 km | 2 mi | ENE (67°) |
| East New York | 4 km | 3 mi | WSW (247°) |
| Elmhurst | 7 km | 4 mi | NNW (330°) |
| Bushwick | 7 km | 4 mi | WNW (282°) |
| East Flatbush | 9 km | 5 mi | WSW (249°) |
| Brooklyn | 10 km | 6 mi | WSW (250°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Queens?
The GPS coordinates for Queens are 40.6815, -73.8365. To read these coordinates, note that the first number represents latitude and the second represents longitude.
What time zone is Queens in and what does that mean for UTC?
Queens is located in the America/New_York time zone, which has a UTC offset of -5 hours during standard time and -4 hours during daylight saving time.
How can I use the GPS coordinates for navigation?
To use the coordinates 40.6815, -73.8365 in a maps app or navigation system, simply enter them into the search bar, and the application will pinpoint the location for you.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.