Current Date And Time In Cranston, Canada
Monday, 27 July 2026
02:02:34 EDT
State: Alberta
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 20,850
District: Calgary
Explore the interactive satellite map of Cranston, a city in Alberta, Canada, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Cranston — 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 Cranston.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Canada operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 50.8885° N | 113.9814° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 50.8885 | -113.9814 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 50° 53' 19" N | 113° 58' 53" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 50° 53.3112' N | 113° 58.8864' W |
| City | Cranston |
| State | Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Calgary |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population | 20,850 |
| Elevation | 1,043 m / 3,422 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 50.8885, -113.9814 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cranston 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 Alberta.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Bay | Alberta | E | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| McKenzie Lake | Alberta | N | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Wolf Willow | Alberta | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| McKenzie Towne | Alberta | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Seton | Alberta | SE | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Chaparral | Alberta | W | 4 km | 2 mi | ~4m | 🗺 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 Alberta, the home state of Cranston, along with each city's aerial distance from Edmonton, Alberta'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | 51.0501° N | -114.0853° W | 1,048 m | 281 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Edmonton | 53.5501° N | -113.4687° W | 668 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lethbridge | 49.7° N | -112.8186° W | 907 m | 430 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Red Deer | 52.2668° N | -113.802° W | 856 m | 144 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Airdrie | 51.3001° N | -114.0353° W | 1,086 m | 253 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sherwood Park | 53.5168° N | -113.3187° W | 729 m | 11 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grande Prairie | 55.1667° N | -118.8027° W | 653 m | 389 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort McMurray | 56.7268° N | -111.381° W | 258 m | 377 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Medicine Hat | 50.0393° N | -110.6766° W | 673 m | 435 km | 🗺 View Map |
| St. Albert | 53.6334° N | -113.6353° W | 663 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
Calgary International Airport IATA: YYC 26 km (16 mi) from Cranston |
The exact GPS location of Cranston gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Alberta. 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 Alberta 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 Cranston are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Cranston 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 Canada map
Cranston sits within Alberta, Canada, in the North America 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 Cranston 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 Alberta. › Browse every city in Alberta
Coordinates for Cranston 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 Canada. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Cranston are latitude 50.8885° and longitude -113.9814°. In directional format: 50.8885° N, 113.9814° W. These coordinates mark the center of Cranston in Alberta and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Cranston is a city in Alberta, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Calgary. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Cranston sits at: Latitude 50° 53' 19" N and Longitude 113° 58' 53" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Cranston has a population of approximately 20,850 people. This is roughly 0.434% of Alberta's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Alberta.
The interactive satellite map of Cranston is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 50.8885, -113.9814 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Cranston in Alberta. For broader context, explore the Alberta state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Cranston is Calgary International Airport (YYC), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Cranston is approximately 298 km (185 mi) from Edmonton, the capital of Alberta, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Alberta.
Cranston sits at an elevation of approximately 1,043 meters (3,422 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Alberta.
The closest cities to Cranston include Auburn Bay, McKenzie Lake, Wolf Willow. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Cranston, sunrise is at 07:53 AM and sunset is at 11:31 PM, giving a day length of 15h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Cranston's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Cranston is approximately 5,665 km (3,520 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,004 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Cranston — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 345 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.
Cranston is approximately 2,871 km (1,784 mi) E of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
