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Plano: coordinates, UTM zone and magnetic declination

Survey data sheet for Plano (United States) for field work: coordinates, UTM zone, scale factor, grid convergence, today's magnetic declination and geoid undulation, computed for the city center.

Latitude33°01′11.4″ N
Longitude96°41′56.0″ W
Decimal degrees33.01984, -96.69889
UTM zone14N · MC 99° W
UTM (WGS 84)E 714,936 · N 3,655,839
Scale factor (k)1.000170
Grid convergence+1.2544°
Magnetic declination (today)2.47° E · −4.6′/year
Geoid undulation (EGM2008)N = −26.85 m
Approximate elevation203 m
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago (UTC−5)
Population283,558

Values for the city center (GeoNames coordinate). Declination from the World Magnetic Model 2025 for today's date; geoid from EGM2008. For an exact point, use the tools below.

Nearest GNSS reference stations (IGS)

StationLocationDistance
AUT0 AUT000USAAustin, United States308 km
SGPO SGPO00USABillings, United States405 km
KSU1 KSU100USAManhattan, United States676 km

Tools to use here

FAQ

What UTM zone is Plano in?

Plano is in UTM zone 14N, with central meridian 99° W. In WGS 84, the city center is at E 714,936 m and N 3,655,839 m.

What is the magnetic declination in Plano?

Today the magnetic declination in Plano is 2.47° E, changing by −4.6′ per year (WMM2025 model). To get the true azimuth, add the declination to the magnetic azimuth (East positive, West negative).

What is the geoid undulation in Plano?

The geoid undulation (EGM2008) in Plano is N = −26.85 m. To convert a GNSS height (ellipsoidal, h) to an approximate orthometric height: H = h − N.

Cities near Plano

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