Current Date And Time In Grande Prairie, Canada
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
20:39:59 EDT
State: Alberta
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 70,385
District: Grande Prairie
Explore the interactive satellite map of Grande Prairie, 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 Grande Prairie — 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 Grande Prairie.
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) | 55.1667° N | 118.8027° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 55.1667 | -118.8027 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 10' 0" N | 118° 48' 10" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 10.0002' N | 118° 48.1626' W |
| City | Grande Prairie |
| State | Alberta |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Grande Prairie |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1914-04-30 |
| Population | 70,385 |
| Area (km²) | 62.30 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 24.05 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 1,129.78 /km² |
| Elevation | 653 m / 2,142 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 55.1667, -118.8027 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Grande Prairie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wedgewood | Alberta | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Westlake | Alberta | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Clairmont | Alberta | N | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Sexsmith | Alberta | N | 20 km | 13 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Wembley | Alberta | W | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 View |
| Beaverlodge | Alberta | W | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 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 Grande Prairie, 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 |
| 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 |
| Spruce Grove | 53.5334° N | -113.9187° W | 704 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
Grande Prairie Airport IATA: YQU 5 km (3 mi) from Grande Prairie |
The exact GPS location of Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Grande Prairie 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
Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie 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 Grande Prairie are latitude 55.1667° and longitude -118.8027°. In directional format: 55.1667° N, 118.8027° W. These coordinates mark the center of Grande Prairie in Alberta and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Grande Prairie is a city in Alberta, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Grande Prairie. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Grande Prairie sits at: Latitude 55° 10' 0" N and Longitude 118° 48' 10" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Grande Prairie has a population of approximately 70,385 people. This is roughly 1.466% 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 Grande Prairie is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 55.1667, -118.8027 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Grande Prairie in Alberta. For broader context, explore the Alberta state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Grande Prairie is Grande Prairie Airport (YQU), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Grande Prairie is approximately 389 km (242 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.
Grande Prairie sits at an elevation of approximately 653 meters (2,142 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 Grande Prairie include Wedgewood, Westlake, Clairmont. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Grande Prairie, sunrise is at 07:58 AM and sunset is at 12:04 AM, giving a day length of 16h 6m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Grande Prairie's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Grande Prairie is approximately 6,141 km (3,816 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,554 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Grande Prairie — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 891 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.
Grande Prairie is approximately 3,189 km (1,982 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.
