Current Date And Time In British Columbia, Canada
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
03:58:39 EDT
Capital: Victoria
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 5,581,127
Area: 944,735.00 km²
State Code: BC
Explore the interactive satellite map of British Columbia, a state or administrative region of 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 British Columbia — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of British Columbia in Canada.
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) | 53.7267° N | 127.6476° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 53.7267 | -127.6476 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 53° 43' 36" N | 127° 38' 51" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 53° 43.6001' N | 127° 38.8572' W |
| State / Region | British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Victoria |
| State Code | BC |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Districts | 29 |
| Population | 5,581,127 |
| Area (km²) | 944,735.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 364,764.07 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 5.91 /km² |
| Elevation | 1,121 m / 3,678 ft |
| Area Rank | #5 in Canada |
| Population Rank | #3 of 13 in Canada |
| GPS (DD) | 53.7267, -127.6476 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from British Columbia to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Canada.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Canada | E | 726 km | 451 mi | ~9h 5m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in British Columbia, along with each city's aerial distance from Victoria, British Columbia's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver | 49.2497° N | -123.1193° W | 70 m | 92 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Surrey | 49.1064° N | -122.8251° W | 82 m | 84 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Victoria | 48.4359° N | -123.3516° W | 18 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Burnaby | 49.2664° N | -122.9526° W | 87 m | 97 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Richmond | 49.17° N | -123.1368° W | 9 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newton | 49.1333° N | -122.85° W | 78 m | 86 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coquitlam | 49.2846° N | -122.7822° W | 39 m | 103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kelowna | 49.8831° N | -119.4857° W | 350 m | 324 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Abbotsford | 49.058° N | -122.2526° W | 114 m | 106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Langley | 49.1011° N | -122.6588° W | 13 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of British Columbia is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Canada. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for British Columbia on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Canada.
The satellite view of British Columbia helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Canada national map
British Columbia occupies a distinct geographic zone within Canada in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of British Columbia for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Canada. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for British Columbia 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Canada. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of British Columbia are latitude 53.7267° and longitude -127.6476°. In directional format: 53.7267° N, 127.6476° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of British Columbia in Canada and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
British Columbia is a state or administrative region of Canada, located in North America. Its capital city is Victoria. View the exact position of British Columbia on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, British Columbia is at: Latitude 53° 43' 36" N and Longitude 127° 38' 51" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
British Columbia covers a total area of approximately 944,735.00 km² (364,764.07 mi²). This is roughly 9.46% of Canada's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of British Columbia is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 53.7267, -127.6476 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate British Columbia in Canada. For broader context, explore the Canada national map or nearby states.
Today in British Columbia, sunrise is at 09:03 AM and sunset is at 12:08 AM, giving a day length of 15h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from British Columbia's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
British Columbia is approximately 5,981 km (3,716 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,407 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of British Columbia — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,324 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 place.
Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, is approximately 3,576 km (2,222 mi) E of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
