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Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Port Hawkesbury, Canada

Thursday, 13 August 2026
22:44:10 EDT
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 3,210
District: Inverness County

🗺 Map of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Port Hawkesbury, 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 Port Hawkesbury β€” 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 Port Hawkesbury.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia

📍 LATITUDE
45.617°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
61.356°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)45.6165° N61.3564° W
Signed Decimal Degrees45.6165-61.3564
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)45° 36' 59" N61° 21' 23" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)45° 36.9912' N61° 21.3816' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Port Hawkesbury Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:03 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:16 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 13m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:10 PM
Calculated for today (13 Aug 2026) from Port Hawkesbury’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Port Hawkesbury’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
5,078 km
(3,155 mi) • Port Hawkesbury is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
4,777 km
(2,969 mi) • Port Hawkesbury is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
45.617° S, 118.644° E
The point exactly opposite Port Hawkesbury through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Port Hawkesbury, you'd surface nearest to Little Grove, Australia, about 1,175 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Port Hawkesbury

📍 Location Details

CityPort Hawkesbury
StateNova Scotia (Alba Nuadh)
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
DistrictInverness County
Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30
Founded1789-01-01

📈 Area & Population

Population3,210
Area (km²)8.10 km²
Area (mi²)3.13 mi²
Pop. Density396.30 /km²
Elevation25 m / 82 ft
GPS (DD)45.6165, -61.3564

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Port Hawkesbury

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: Nova Scotia
Parent Country: Canada

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 3,210
🏆 State Rank: #75 of 205 most populous in Nova Scotia
🏠 Share of Nova Scotia Population: 0.309%
📏 Built-Up Area: 8.10 km²
👥 Population Density: 396 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Port Hawkesbury 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
MulgraveNova ScotiaW3 km2 mi~3m🗺 View
PrincevilleNova ScotiaN17 km11 mi~17m🗺 View
LouisdaleNova ScotiaE23 km14 mi~23m🗺 View
JudiqueNova ScotiaN31 km19 mi~31m🗺 View
St. Peter'sNova ScotiaE38 km23 mi~38m🗺 View
WhycocomaghNova ScotiaNE45 km28 mi~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.

🚗 Distance from Port Hawkesbury to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Halifax
205 km (127 mi)
SW of Port Hawkesbury • ~3h 25m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Ottawa
1,116 km (694 mi)
W of Port Hawkesbury • ~18h 36m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Nova Scotia

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Nova Scotia, the home state of Port Hawkesbury, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Halifax44.6427° N-63.5769° W60 m0 km🗺 View Map
Sydney46.1351° N-60.1831° W6 m313 km🗺 View Map
Dartmouth44.6713° N-63.5772° W35 m3 km🗺 View Map
Lower Sackville44.776° N-63.6787° W53 m17 km🗺 View Map
Downtown Halifax44.6483° N-63.5776° W45 m1 km🗺 View Map
Halifax West End44.6486° N-63.6195° W27 m3 km🗺 View Map
Bedford44.7255° N-63.6673° W25 m12 km🗺 View Map
Woodlawn44.6775° N-63.5273° W51 m6 km🗺 View Map
Halifax South End44.6293° N-63.5765° W26 m1 km🗺 View Map
Cole Harbour44.6724° N-63.4751° W50 m9 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA: YQY
118 km (73 mi) from Port Hawkesbury
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🌍 Port Hawkesbury Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Port Hawkesbury Matter

The exact GPS location of Port Hawkesbury 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Nova Scotia state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Port Hawkesbury Mapping

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 Port Hawkesbury are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Port Hawkesbury

The satellite view of Port Hawkesbury 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

🌎 Regional Position of Port Hawkesbury in Nova Scotia

Port Hawkesbury 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Port Hawkesbury Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Port Hawkesbury 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

💻 Using Port Hawkesbury Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Port Hawkesbury 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

📊 How to Use Port Hawkesbury Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Port Hawkesbury directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Port Hawkesbury. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Nova Scotia CitiesAccess the full city directory for Nova Scotia ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Port Hawkesbury Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Port Hawkesbury?

The GPS coordinates of Port Hawkesbury are latitude 45.6165° and longitude -61.3564°. In directional format: 45.6165° N, 61.3564° W. These coordinates mark the center of Port Hawkesbury in Nova Scotia and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Port Hawkesbury located?

Port Hawkesbury is a city in Nova Scotia, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Inverness County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Port Hawkesbury?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Port Hawkesbury sits at: Latitude 45° 36' 59" N and Longitude 61° 21' 23" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Port Hawkesbury?

Port Hawkesbury has a population of approximately 3,210 people. This is roughly 0.309% of Nova Scotia's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nova Scotia.

🗺 How can I view Port Hawkesbury on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Port Hawkesbury is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 45.6165, -61.3564 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Port Hawkesbury in Nova Scotia. For broader context, explore the Nova Scotia state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Port Hawkesbury?

The nearest airport to Port Hawkesbury is Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY), roughly 118 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Port Hawkesbury from Halifax?

Port Hawkesbury is approximately 205 km (127 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Port Hawkesbury?

Port Hawkesbury sits at an elevation of approximately 25 meters (82 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nova Scotia.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Port Hawkesbury?

The closest cities to Port Hawkesbury include Mulgrave, Princeville, Louisdale. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Port Hawkesbury today?

Today in Port Hawkesbury, sunrise is at 05:03 AM and sunset is at 07:16 PM, giving a day length of 14h 13m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Port Hawkesbury's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Port Hawkesbury from the Equator?

Port Hawkesbury is approximately 5,078 km (3,155 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,777 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Port Hawkesbury?

The antipodal point of Port Hawkesbury — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Little Grove, Australia, roughly 1,175 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.

🚗 How far is Port Hawkesbury from Ottawa, the capital of Canada?

Port Hawkesbury is approximately 1,116 km (694 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.