Current Date And Time In Northwest Territories, Canada
Monday, 27 July 2026
12:28:32 EDT
Capital: Yellowknife
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 45,668
Area: 1,346,106.00 km²
State Code: NT
Explore the interactive satellite map of Northwest Territories, 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 Northwest Territories — 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 Northwest Territories 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) | 63.5888° N | 115.5069° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 63.5888 | -115.5069 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 63° 35' 20" N | 115° 30' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 63° 35.3252' N | 115° 30.4163' W |
| State / Region | Northwest Territories (ᓄᓇᑦᓯᐊᖅ) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Yellowknife |
| State Code | NT |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Districts | 5 |
| Population | 45,668 |
| Area (km²) | 1,346,106.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 519,734.22 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 0.03 /km² |
| Elevation | 276 m / 907 ft |
| Area Rank | #3 in Canada |
| Population Rank | #11 of 13 in Canada |
| GPS (DD) | 63.5888, -115.5069 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Northwest Territories 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 | S | 1,075 km | 668 mi | ~13h 27m | 🗺 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 Northwest Territories, along with each city's aerial distance from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowknife | 62.4541° N | -114.3725° W | 252 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hay River | 60.8156° N | -115.7999° W | 152 m | 197 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Inuvik | 68.3617° N | -133.7282° W | 22 m | 1,103 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Smith | 60.0044° N | -111.8887° W | 205 m | 303 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Behchokǫ̀ | 62.8025° N | -116.0464° W | 7 m | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Simpson | 61.8627° N | -121.3516° W | 133 m | 368 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Norman Wells | 65.282° N | -126.8329° W | 17 m | 685 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tuktoyaktuk | 69.4447° N | -133.0342° W | 1 m | 1,140 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort McPherson | 67.4386° N | -134.8854° W | 21 m | 1,106 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Providence | 61.3503° N | -117.6528° W | 152 m | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Canada.
The satellite view of Northwest Territories 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
Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories 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 Northwest Territories are latitude 63.5888° and longitude -115.5069°. In directional format: 63.5888° N, 115.5069° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Northwest Territories in Canada and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Northwest Territories is a state or administrative region of Canada, located in North America. Its capital city is Yellowknife. View the exact position of Northwest Territories on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Northwest Territories is at: Latitude 63° 35' 20" N and Longitude 115° 30' 25" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Northwest Territories covers a total area of approximately 1,346,106.00 km² (519,734.22 mi²). This is roughly 13.48% of Canada's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Northwest Territories is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 63.5888, -115.5069 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Northwest Territories in Canada. For broader context, explore the Canada national map or nearby states.
Today in Northwest Territories, sunrise is at 06:37 AM and sunset is at 12:59 AM, giving a day length of 18h 22m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Northwest Territories's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Northwest Territories is approximately 7,079 km (4,398 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,719 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Northwest Territories — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,620 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.
Yellowknife, the capital of Northwest Territories, is approximately 3,087 km (1,918 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.
