Current Date And Time In Fort Nelson, Canada
Saturday, 15 August 2026
06:26:57 EDT
State: British Columbia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 2,611
District: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Fort Nelson, a city in British Columbia, 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 Fort Nelson — 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 Fort Nelson.
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) | 58.8053° N | 122.7002° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 58.8053 | -122.7002 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 58° 48' 19" N | 122° 42' 1" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 58° 48.3198' N | 122° 42.012' W |
| City | Fort Nelson |
| State | British Columbia (Colombie-Britannique) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Northern Rockies Regional Municipality |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1971-01-01 |
| Population | 2,611 |
| Area (km²) | 13.26 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 5.12 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 196.91 /km² |
| Elevation | 410 m / 1,345 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 58.8053, -122.7002 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Fort Nelson 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 British Columbia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Liard | Northwest Territories | N | 165 km | 103 mi | ~2h 45m | 🗺 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 British Columbia, the home state of Fort Nelson, along with each city's aerial distance from Victoria, British Columbia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Fort Nelson Airport IATA: YYE 7 km (4 mi) from Fort Nelson |
The exact GPS location of Fort Nelson gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside British Columbia. 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 British Columbia 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 Fort Nelson are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Fort Nelson 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
Fort Nelson sits within British Columbia, 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 Fort Nelson 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 British Columbia. › Browse every city in British Columbia
Coordinates for Fort Nelson 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 Fort Nelson are latitude 58.8053° and longitude -122.7002°. In directional format: 58.8053° N, 122.7002° W. These coordinates mark the center of Fort Nelson in British Columbia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Fort Nelson is a city in British Columbia, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Fort Nelson sits at: Latitude 58° 48' 19" N and Longitude 122° 42' 1" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Fort Nelson has a population of approximately 2,611 people. This is roughly 0.047% of British Columbia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in British Columbia.
The interactive satellite map of Fort Nelson is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 58.8053, -122.7002 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Fort Nelson in British Columbia. For broader context, explore the British Columbia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Fort Nelson is Fort Nelson Airport (YYE), roughly 7 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Fort Nelson is approximately 1,154 km (717 mi) from Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in British Columbia.
Fort Nelson sits at an elevation of approximately 410 meters (1,345 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for British Columbia.
The closest cities to Fort Nelson include Fort Liard. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Fort Nelson, sunrise is at 08:29 AM and sunset is at 12:00 AM, giving a day length of 15h 31m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Fort Nelson's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Fort Nelson is approximately 6,546 km (4,068 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,075 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Fort Nelson — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,343 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.
Fort Nelson is approximately 3,447 km (2,142 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.
