San Antonio, United States — GPS Coordinates
29° 25' 26.8" N, 98° 29' 37.1" W
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 1,526,656 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| UTC offset | UTC−6 / UTC−5 |
Located in south-central Texas, San Antonio is situated inland, approximately 150 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the larger region of the Texas Hill Country and is known for its rich history and cultural heritage.
The coordinates 29.4241, -98.4936 can be utilized for various practical applications such as obtaining driving directions, sharing drop pins with others, or geotagging photos taken in the area. These coordinates pinpoint the city center, making navigation straightforward.
Geographic Facts About San Antonio
- Sunrise
- 07:00
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 20:21
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 13h 22m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- America/Chicago
- Antipode
- -29.424120, 81.506370
- 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.
San Antonio Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 29.424120, -98.493630
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 29°25'26.8"N 98°29'37.1"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 29°25.447'N 98°29.618'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 14N 549118E 3255083N
- Geohash · base32 index
- 9v1zqsrpu
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 76X3CGF4+JGX
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:29.424120,-98.493630
Distances from San Antonio
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin | 118 km | 74 mi | NE (37°) |
| Round Rock | 144 km | 89 mi | NNE (33°) |
| Killeen | 202 km | 126 mi | NNE (21°) |
| Corpus Christi | 210 km | 130 mi | SSE (149°) |
| Piedras Negras, Mexico | 213 km | 132 mi | WSW (248°) |
| Laredo | 235 km | 146 mi | SSW (205°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates of San Antonio?
San Antonio is located at 29.4241° N latitude and -98.4936° W longitude. When reading these coordinates, remember that latitude indicates how far north or south a location is from the Equator, while longitude indicates its position east or west of the Prime Meridian.
What time zone is San Antonio in?
San Antonio is in the Central Time Zone (America/Chicago), which is UTC-6 during standard time and UTC-5 during daylight saving time.
How can I use the coordinates in a maps app?
To use the coordinates 29.4241, -98.4936 in a maps application, simply enter them into the search bar. Most navigation systems will interpret the coordinates and provide directions to that specific location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.