What are the geodetic coordinates of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)?

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL / ICAO: KATL) is located at geodetic coordinates 33.6367°N, 84.4281°W in Atlanta, US. It sits at an airfield elevation of 1,026 ft (313 m) MSL with 5 runways (09L/27R (3,776 m), 08R/26L (3,048 m)).

What direct Great Circle routes originate from ATL?

ATL connects to major global flight corridors including London (LHR), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Sao Paulo (GRU). Calculate exact spherical distances, true bearings, and window seat solar recommendations on Orb Vector.

How do Great Circle routes from ATL compare to flat map lines?

Flights departing ATL follow spherical geodesics (Great Circle arcs), which represent the shortest three-dimensional atmospheric distance over Earth's curved surface rather than constant-compass Rhumb lines. At ATL's latitude, Earth's axial rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,394 km/h.

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 3D Flight Route Map, Direct Destinations & Geodetic Profile

AIRPORT HUB INTELLIGENCE & GEODETIC PROFILE

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) Hub Guide & 3D Flight Map

Geodetic Coordinates: 33.637°N, 084.428°W • Country: US • Standard Timezone: UTCGMT-5 (Local: 22:44) • Solar Angle: -63.4° Elev, 299° Azim (Night)

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves as a vital junction in global commercial aviation. Positioned 11 km south of Downtown Atlanta across the Piedmont Plateau ridge. Hover over or select radiating Great Circle spokes on the 3D globe to examine direct geodesic flight corridors, true departure bearings, nautical mile distances, and overflight paths radiating across the world.

ICAO / IATA & ELEVATIONKATL / ATLElevation: 1,026 ft (313 m) MSL

PRIMARY RUNWAY COMPLEX5 Runways09L/27R (3,776 m) · 08R/26L (3,048 m)

EARTH ROTATIONAL SPEED1,394 km/hSubtropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere) (1.14 Mach tangential)

HUB REACHABILITY (Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental)43 / 49 Global HubsWithin 14,815 km non-stop range

Direct Outbound Flight Corridors from ATL — Top Direct Routes

ATL → LHR45° True (NE)

London (GB)

6,761 km (4,201 mi)•7h 11m

ATL → LAX280° True (W)

Los Angeles (US)

3,126 km (1,942 mi)•4h 31m

ATL → SFO288° True (WNW)

San Francisco (US)

3,435 km (2,134 mi)•4h 53m

ATL → GRU142° True (SE)

Sao Paulo (BR)

7,510 km (4,666 mi)•8h 2m

ATL → JFK47° True (NE)

New York (US)

1,222 km (759 mi)•1h 42m

ATL → DXB38° True (NE)

Dubai (AE)

12,209 km (7,586 mi)•12h 43m

ATL → HND325° True (NW)

Tokyo (JP)

11,054 km (6,869 mi)•13h 44m

ATL → CDG47° True (NE)

Paris (FR)

7,056 km (4,384 mi)•7h 27m

ATL → ORD343° True (NNW)

Chicago (US)

976 km (606 mi)•1h 37m

ATL → YYZ19° True (NNE)

Toronto (CA)

1,191 km (740 mi)•1h 45m

Popular Route Vectors & Geodesic Azimuth Telemetry from ATL

Route Corridor	Initial Bearing	Arrival Bearing	Great Circle Distance	Rhumb Divergence	Est. Flight Time
ATL → LHRLondon (North / South Atlantic Track)	045° TRU (NE)	108° TRU	6,761 km (3,651 NM)	+325 km (+4.8%)	7h 11m
ATL → LAXLos Angeles (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	280° TRU (W)	261° TRU	3,126 km (1,688 NM)	+14 km (+0.5%)	4h 31m
ATL → SFOSan Francisco (Intercontinental Geodesic Corridor)	288° TRU (WNW)	266° TRU	3,435 km (1,855 NM)	+22 km (+0.6%)	4h 53m
ATL → GRUSao Paulo (Cross-Equatorial Intercontinental)	142° TRU (SE)	146° TRU	7,510 km (4,055 NM)	+4 km (+<0.1%)	8h 2m
ATL → JFKNew York (Domestic / Regional Shuttle)	047° TRU (NE)	054° TRU	1,222 km (660 NM)	+1 km (+0.1%)	1h 42m
ATL → DXBDubai (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	038° TRU (NE)	145° TRU	12,209 km (6,592 NM)	+1,340 km (+11.0%)	12h 43m
ATL → HNDTokyo (Transpacific / Trans-Oceanic Arc)	325° TRU (NW)	216° TRU	11,054 km (5,969 NM)	+1,376 km (+12.5%)	13h 44m
ATL → CDGParis (North / South Atlantic Track)	047° TRU (NE)	112° TRU	7,056 km (3,810 NM)	+351 km (+5.0%)	7h 27m
ATL → ORDChicago (Domestic / Regional Shuttle)	343° TRU (NNW)	341° TRU	976 km (527 NM)	identical path	1h 37m
ATL → YYZToronto (Continental Trunk Corridor)	019° TRU (NNE)	022° TRU	1,191 km (643 NM)	identical path	1h 45m

Geography, Airfield Operations & Notable Aviation Facts: ATL

PRIMARY HUB CARRIERSDelta Air Lines · Southwest Airlines

EXACT GEODETIC ANTIPODE33.637°S, 095.572°E (Southern Indian Ocean)

FURTHEST MAJOR HUBPerth (PER) — 18,102 km (11,248 mi)

01Maintains its position as the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic and movements.
02Within a two-hour flight radius of roughly 80% of the United States population.
03Operates five parallel east-west runways supporting triple simultaneous instrument landings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) located and what are its coordinates?: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL, ICAO: KATL) is located in Atlanta, US at geodetic coordinates 33.637°N, 084.428°W (Latitude: 33.6367°, Longitude: -84.4281°). At this latitude (Subtropical Zone (Northern Hemisphere)), Earth's rotation imparts a tangential velocity of 1,394 km/h.
What are the runway orientations and airfield elevation at ATL?: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) sits at an airfield elevation of 1,026 ft (313 m) above mean sea level and operates 5 runways, led by 09L/27R (3,776 m), 08R/26L (3,048 m), 10/28 (2,743 m).
What time zone and solar lighting conditions apply to ATL?: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport operates on civil timezone UTCGMT-5 (approximate local clock time: 22:44). Based on real-time solar ephemeris calculations, the sun is at an altitude of -63.4°, placing the airport in night.
How many major outbound flight corridors radiate from ATL?: Orb Vector indexes 4 connected flight corridors and 10 popular outbound route vectors radiating from ATL. The longest featured corridor from ATL is ATL → DXB (Dubai), spanning 12,209 km (7,586 mi / 6,592 NM) along an initial bearing of 038° TRU (NE).
What is the exact antipode and furthest global hub from ATL?: The exact geodetic antipode (diametrically opposite point on Earth) to ATL lies at 33.637°S, 095.572°E (Southern Indian Ocean). Among the world's major aviation hubs, the furthest from ATL is Perth International Airport (PER) at a Great Circle distance of 18,102 km (11,248 mi).
What is a Great Circle?: A Great Circle is the intersection of a sphere and a plane that passes through the sphere's center. It represents the largest possible circle that can be drawn on a sphere and defines the shortest path between two points on the surface.
Why do flight paths look curved on 2D maps?: Most 2D maps use the Mercator projection, which distorts size and shape as you move away from the equator. A straight line on a Mercator map (a rhumb line) is actually a longer path than the curved Great Circle route. Pilots fly the Great Circle route to save fuel and time.
How accurate are the distances?: Orb Vector calculates distances using the Haversine formula, which accounts for the Earth's curvature. While the Earth is not a perfect sphere (it's an oblate spheroid), the error margin is negligible for general flight planning and visualization purposes, typically within 0.5%.
Can I measure multi-stop routes?: Yes! You can chain multiple airports together to create a complex itinerary. The tool will calculate the distance for each leg of the journey as well as the total cumulative distance.
How is flight time estimated?: Our flight time estimator uses a standard cruising speed of 900 km/h (approx 485 knots) and adds a 30-minute buffer for takeoff and landing per leg. Crucially, it also accounts for the Jet Stream: eastbound flights are calculated as ~15% faster due to tailwinds, while westbound flights are slower due to headwinds.
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