SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
El Calafate
Cities on the same parallel as El Calafate
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comandante Luis Piedrabuena | Argentina | 9,278 | -49.99° |
| Puerto Santa Cruz | Argentina | 5,390 | -50.02° |
Understanding El Calafate's latitude
| Latitude | 50.34° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 5,598 km / 3,478 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 1,804 km / 1,121 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in El Calafate along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 50.34° S is about 16h 26m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 8h 01m around the winter solstice in June.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 15h 54m |
| February | 14h 16m |
| March | 12h 30m |
| April | 10h 34m |
| May | 8h 56m |
| June | 8h 03m |
| July | 8h 26m |
| August | 9h 52m |
| September | 11h 42m |
| October | 13h 35m |
| November | 15h 23m |
| December | 16h 24m |
Interactive map of El Calafate
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as El Calafate and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of El Calafate's parallel (-50.34°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of El Calafate?
El Calafate is located at longitude 72.2768° W. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Port-au-Prince (Haiti), at 72.3388° W in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to El Calafate’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -50.84° and -49.84°, the ±0.5° matching band around El Calafate.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.
Do these cities share the same climate?
Not necessarily. Latitude is only one influence on climate; altitude, coastlines, ocean currents and local terrain also matter.