Current Date And Time In Amherst, Canada
Thursday, 13 August 2026
21:43:36 EDT
State: Nova Scotia
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 9,404
District: Cumberland County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Amherst, a city in Nova Scotia, 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 Amherst — 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 Amherst.
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) | 45.8335° N | 64.1987° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 45.8335 | -64.1987 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 45° 50' 0" N | 64° 11' 55" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 45° 50.007' N | 64° 11.9244' W |
| City | Amherst |
| State | Nova Scotia (Alba Nuadh) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Cumberland County |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1764-01-01 |
| Population | 9,404 |
| Elevation | 20 m / 66 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 45.8335, -64.1987 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Amherst 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 Nova Scotia.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidnish | Nova Scotia | NE | 23 km | 14 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Springhill | Nova Scotia | SE | 23 km | 15 mi | ~23m | 🗺 View |
| Oxford | Nova Scotia | SE | 28 km | 17 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Pugwash | Nova Scotia | E | 41 km | 26 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Parrsboro | Nova Scotia | S | 49 km | 30 mi | ~49m | 🗺 View |
| Lower Economy | Nova Scotia | S | 51 km | 32 mi | ~51m | 🗺 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 Nova Scotia, the home state of Amherst, along with each city's aerial distance from Halifax, Nova Scotia'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halifax | 44.6427° N | -63.5769° W | 60 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sydney | 46.1351° N | -60.1831° W | 6 m | 313 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dartmouth | 44.6713° N | -63.5772° W | 35 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lower Sackville | 44.776° N | -63.6787° W | 53 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Downtown Halifax | 44.6483° N | -63.5776° W | 45 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Halifax West End | 44.6486° N | -63.6195° W | 27 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bedford | 44.7255° N | -63.6673° W | 25 m | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Woodlawn | 44.6775° N | -63.5273° W | 51 m | 6 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Halifax South End | 44.6293° N | -63.5765° W | 26 m | 1 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cole Harbour | 44.6724° N | -63.4751° W | 50 m | 9 km | 🗺 View Map |
Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport IATA: YQM 48 km (30 mi) from Amherst |
The exact GPS location of Amherst gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nova Scotia. 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 Nova Scotia 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 Amherst are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Amherst 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
Amherst sits within Nova Scotia, 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 Amherst 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 Nova Scotia. › Browse every city in Nova Scotia
Coordinates for Amherst 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 Amherst are latitude 45.8335° and longitude -64.1987°. In directional format: 45.8335° N, 64.1987° W. These coordinates mark the center of Amherst in Nova Scotia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Amherst is a city in Nova Scotia, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Cumberland County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Amherst sits at: Latitude 45° 50' 0" N and Longitude 64° 11' 55" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Amherst has a population of approximately 9,404 people. This is roughly 0.906% of Nova Scotia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nova Scotia.
The interactive satellite map of Amherst is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 45.8335, -64.1987 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Amherst in Nova Scotia. For broader context, explore the Nova Scotia state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Amherst is Greater Moncton Roméo LeBlanc International Airport (YQM), roughly 48 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Amherst is approximately 141 km (88 mi) from Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Nova Scotia.
Amherst sits at an elevation of approximately 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nova Scotia.
The closest cities to Amherst include Tidnish, Springhill, Oxford. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Amherst, sunrise is at 05:14 AM and sunset is at 07:28 PM, giving a day length of 14h 14m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Amherst's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Amherst is approximately 5,102 km (3,170 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,979 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Amherst — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ocean Beach, Australia, roughly 1,210 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.
Amherst is approximately 895 km (556 mi) W of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
