Current Date And Time In Shijak, Albania
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
23:06:18 CEST
State: Durrës County
Currency: Albanian Lek (ALL)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 14,138
District: Bashkia Shijak
Explore the interactive satellite map of Shijak, a city in Durrës County, Albania, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Shijak — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Shijak.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Albania operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 41.3456° N | 19.5672° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 41.3456 | 19.5672 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 41° 20' 44" N | 19° 34' 2" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 41° 20.7336' N | 19° 34.0332' E |
| City | Shijak |
| State | Durrës County (Qarku i Durrësit) |
| Country | Albania |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Bashkia Shijak |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Population | 14,138 |
| Elevation | 34 m / 112 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 41.3456, 19.5672 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Shijak to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Durrës County.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xhafzotaj | Durrës County | W | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Gjepalaj | Durrës County | SE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Sukth | Durrës County | NW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Maminas | Durrës County | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Rrashbull | Durrës County | SW | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Katundi i Ri | Durrës County | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Durrës County, the home state of Shijak, along with each city's aerial distance from Durrës, Durrës County's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durrës | 41.3236° N | 19.4547° E | - | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Krujë | 41.5092° N | 19.7928° E | 509 m | 35 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rrashbull | 41.3228° N | 19.5103° E | 31 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fushë-Krujë | 41.4783° N | 19.7178° E | 24 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sukth | 41.3806° N | 19.5378° E | 13 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Xhafzotaj | 41.3444° N | 19.5475° E | 19 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Thumanë | 41.5475° N | 19.6778° E | 14 m | 31 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nikël | 41.4442° N | 19.7483° E | 59 m | 28 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manzë | 41.4286° N | 19.5931° E | 49 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ishëm | 41.5453° N | 19.6° E | 27 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa IATA: TIA 15 km (9 mi) from Shijak |
The exact GPS location of Shijak gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Durrës County. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Durrës County state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Shijak are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Shijak lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Albania map
Shijak sits within Durrës County, Albania, in the Europe region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Shijak for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Durrës County. › Browse every city in Durrës County
Coordinates for Shijak in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Albania. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Shijak are latitude 41.3456° and longitude 19.5672°. In directional format: 41.3456° N, 19.5672° E. These coordinates mark the center of Shijak in Durrës County and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Shijak is a city in Durrës County, Albania, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Bashkia Shijak. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Shijak sits at: Latitude 41° 20' 44" N and Longitude 19° 34' 2" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Shijak has a population of approximately 14,138 people. This is roughly 4.841% of Durrës County's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Durrës County.
The interactive satellite map of Shijak is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 41.3456, 19.5672 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Shijak in Durrës County. For broader context, explore the Durrës County state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Shijak is Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA), roughly 15 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Shijak is approximately 10 km (6 mi) from Durrës, the capital of Durrës County, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Durrës County.
Shijak sits at an elevation of approximately 34 meters (112 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Durrës County.
The closest cities to Shijak include Xhafzotaj, Gjepalaj, Sukth. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Shijak, sunrise is at 05:46 AM and sunset is at 07:47 PM, giving a day length of 14h 0m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Shijak's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Shijak is approximately 4,603 km (2,860 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,635 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Shijak — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,348 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Shijak is approximately 21 km (13 mi) E of Tirana, the national capital of Albania, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
