Current Date And Time In Aklavik, Canada
Thursday, 13 August 2026
19:45:07 EDT
State: Northwest Territories
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 590
District: Inuvik Region
Explore the interactive satellite map of Aklavik, a city in Northwest Territories, 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 Aklavik — 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 Aklavik.
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) | 68.2191° N | 135.0107° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 68.2191 | -135.0107 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 68° 13' 9" N | 135° 0' 39" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 68° 13.1478' N | 135° 0.6426' W |
| City | Aklavik |
| State | Northwest Territories (ᓄᓇᑦᓯᐊᖅ) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Inuvik Region |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1974-01-01 |
| Population | 590 |
| Elevation | 1 m / 3 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 68.2191, -135.0107 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Aklavik 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 Northwest Territories.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inuvik | Northwest Territories | E | 55 km | 34 mi | ~55m | 🗺 View |
| Fort McPherson | Northwest Territories | S | 87 km | 54 mi | ~1h 27m | 🗺 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 Northwest Territories, the home state of Aklavik, along with each city's aerial distance from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport IATA: YEV 64 km (40 mi) from Aklavik |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Tuktoyaktuk |
The exact GPS location of Aklavik gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Northwest Territories. 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 Northwest Territories 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 Aklavik are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Aklavik 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
Aklavik sits within Northwest Territories, 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 Aklavik 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 Northwest Territories. › Browse every city in Northwest Territories
Coordinates for Aklavik 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 Aklavik are latitude 68.2191° and longitude -135.0107°. In directional format: 68.2191° N, 135.0107° W. These coordinates mark the center of Aklavik in Northwest Territories and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Aklavik is a city in Northwest Territories, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Inuvik Region. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Aklavik sits at: Latitude 68° 13' 9" N and Longitude 135° 0' 39" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Aklavik has a population of approximately 590 people. This is roughly 1.292% of Northwest Territories's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Northwest Territories.
The interactive satellite map of Aklavik is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 68.2191, -135.0107 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Aklavik in Northwest Territories. For broader context, explore the Northwest Territories state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Aklavik is Inuvik Mike Zubko Airport (YEV), roughly 64 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Aklavik is approximately 1,144 km (711 mi) from Yellowknife, the capital of Northwest Territories, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Northwest Territories.
Aklavik sits at an elevation of approximately 1 meters (3 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Northwest Territories.
The closest cities to Aklavik include Inuvik, Fort McPherson. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Aklavik, sunrise is at 08:12 AM and sunset is at 01:57 AM, giving a day length of 17h 45m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Aklavik's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Aklavik is approximately 7,594 km (4,719 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,577 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Aklavik — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 2,513 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.
Aklavik is approximately 4,160 km (2,585 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.
