Geo Countries
Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada – Canada Flag

Current Date And Time In Arctic Bay, Canada

Wednesday, 26 August 2026
03:08:45 EDT
State: Nunavut
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 841

🗺 Map of Arctic Bay, Nunavut, Canada – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Arctic Bay, a city in Nunavut, 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 Arctic Bay — 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 Arctic Bay.

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 Arctic Bay, Nunavut

📍 LATITUDE
73.038°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
85.151°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)73.0375° N85.1506° W
Signed Decimal Degrees73.0375-85.1506
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)73° 2' 15" N85° 9' 2" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)73° 2.2512' N85° 9.0342' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Arctic Bay Today

🔥 SUNRISE
04:57 AM
🌅 SUNSET
10:26 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
17h 28m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
01:42 PM
Calculated for today (26 Aug 2026) from Arctic Bay’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Arctic Bay’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
8,131 km
(5,052 mi) • Arctic Bay is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
2,765 km
(1,718 mi) • Arctic Bay is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
73.038° S, 94.849° E
The point exactly opposite Arctic Bay through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Arctic Bay, you'd surface nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, about 2,896 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 Arctic Bay

📍 Location Details

CityArctic Bay
StateNunavut (ᓄᓇᕗᑦ)
CountryCanada
ContinentNorth America
Time Zone-08:00 to -03:30

📈 Area & Population

Population841
Area (km²)247.50 km²
Area (mi²)95.56 mi²
Pop. Density3.40 /km²
Elevation3 m / 10 ft
GPS (DD)73.0375, -85.1506

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Arctic Bay

Nearby Cities Found: 0 cities
Parent State: Nunavut
Parent Country: Canada

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 841
🏆 State Rank: #19 of 21 most populous in Nunavut
🏠 Share of Nunavut Population: 2.060%
📏 Built-Up Area: 247.50 km²
👥 Population Density: 3 people/km²

🚗 Distance from Arctic Bay to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Iqaluit
1,228 km (763 mi)
SE of Arctic Bay • ~20h 28m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Ottawa
3,110 km (1,932 mi)
S of Arctic Bay • ~51h 50m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Nunavut

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Nunavut, the home state of Arctic Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Iqaluit, Nunavut's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Iqaluit63.747° N-68.5173° W14 m0 km🗺 View Map
Rankin Inlet62.8091° N-92.0853° W1 m1,176 km🗺 View Map
Arviat61.1088° N-94.0585° W1 m1,337 km🗺 View Map
Puvirnituq60.0357° N-77.2741° W1 m616 km🗺 View Map
Baker Lake64.3201° N-96.0212° W8 m1,330 km🗺 View Map
Igloolik69.3777° N-81.7999° W1 m855 km🗺 View Map
Cambridge Bay69.1149° N-105.0548° W-1,700 km🗺 View Map
Pond Inlet72.6992° N-77.9595° W1 m1,066 km🗺 View Map
Pangnirtung66.1464° N-65.7° W1 m298 km🗺 View Map
Kinngait64.2338° N-76.5437° W-395 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Resolute Bay Airport
IATA: YRB
355 km (221 mi) from Arctic Bay
States By Alphabets

💬 Was this information helpful?

Help us improve our country profiles. Your feedback helps enhance data accuracy and user experience.

🌍 Arctic Bay Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Arctic Bay Matter

The exact GPS location of Arctic Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Nunavut. 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 Nunavut state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Arctic Bay 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 Arctic Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Arctic Bay

The satellite view of Arctic Bay 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 Arctic Bay in Nunavut

Arctic Bay sits within Nunavut, 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 Arctic Bay Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Arctic Bay 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 Nunavut. › Browse every city in Nunavut

💻 Using Arctic Bay Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Arctic Bay 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 Arctic Bay Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Arctic Bay 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 Arctic Bay. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Nunavut CitiesAccess the full city directory for Nunavut ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Arctic Bay Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Arctic Bay?

The GPS coordinates of Arctic Bay are latitude 73.0375° and longitude -85.1506°. In directional format: 73.0375° N, 85.1506° W. These coordinates mark the center of Arctic Bay in Nunavut and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Arctic Bay located?

Arctic Bay is a city in Nunavut, Canada, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Arctic Bay?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Arctic Bay sits at: Latitude 73° 2' 15" N and Longitude 85° 9' 2" 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 Arctic Bay?

Arctic Bay has a population of approximately 841 people. This is roughly 2.060% of Nunavut's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nunavut.

🗺 How can I view Arctic Bay on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Arctic Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 73.0375, -85.1506 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Arctic Bay in Nunavut. For broader context, explore the Nunavut state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Arctic Bay?

The nearest airport to Arctic Bay is Resolute Bay Airport (YRB), roughly 355 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Arctic Bay from Iqaluit?

Arctic Bay is approximately 1,228 km (763 mi) from Iqaluit, the capital of Nunavut, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Nunavut.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Arctic Bay?

Arctic Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 3 meters (10 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Nunavut.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Arctic Bay today?

Today in Arctic Bay, sunrise is at 04:57 AM and sunset is at 10:26 PM, giving a day length of 17h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Arctic Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Arctic Bay from the Equator?

Arctic Bay is approximately 8,131 km (5,052 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,765 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 Arctic Bay?

The antipodal point of Arctic Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 2,896 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 Arctic Bay from Ottawa, the capital of Canada?

Arctic Bay is approximately 3,110 km (1,932 mi) S of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.