Current Date And Time In Puvirnituq, Canada
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
06:21:40 EDT
State: Nunavut
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 2,129
District: Nord-du-Québec
Explore the interactive satellite map of Puvirnituq, 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 Puvirnituq — 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 Puvirnituq.
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) | 60.0357° N | 77.2741° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 60.0357 | -77.2741 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 60° 2' 8" N | 77° 16' 27" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 60° 2.1396' N | 77° 16.4436' W |
| City | Puvirnituq |
| State | Nunavut (ᓄᓇᕗᑦ) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Nord-du-Québec |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1952-01-01 |
| Population | 2,129 |
| Area (km²) | 111.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 43.05 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 19.09 /km² |
| Elevation | 1 m / 3 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 60.0357, -77.2741 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Puvirnituq 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 Nunavut.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akulivik | Nunavut | NW | 99 km | 62 mi | ~1h 39m | 🗺 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 Nunavut, the home state of Puvirnituq, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iqaluit | 63.747° N | -68.5173° W | 14 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Rankin Inlet | 62.8091° N | -92.0853° W | 1 m | 1,176 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Arviat | 61.1088° N | -94.0585° W | 1 m | 1,337 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Baker Lake | 64.3201° N | -96.0212° W | 8 m | 1,330 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Igloolik | 69.3777° N | -81.7999° W | 1 m | 855 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cambridge Bay | 69.1149° N | -105.0548° W | - | 1,700 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pond Inlet | 72.6992° N | -77.9595° W | 1 m | 1,066 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pangnirtung | 66.1464° N | -65.7° W | 1 m | 298 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kinngait | 64.2338° N | -76.5437° W | - | 395 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kugluktuk | 67.8274° N | -115.0965° W | 1 m | 2,118 km | 🗺 View Map |
Puvirnituq Airport IATA: YPX 2 km (1 mi) from Puvirnituq |
The exact GPS location of Puvirnituq 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
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 Puvirnituq are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Puvirnituq 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
Puvirnituq 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Puvirnituq 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
Coordinates for Puvirnituq 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 Puvirnituq are latitude 60.0357° and longitude -77.2741°. In directional format: 60.0357° N, 77.2741° W. These coordinates mark the center of Puvirnituq in Nunavut and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Puvirnituq is a city in Nunavut, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Nord-du-Québec. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Puvirnituq sits at: Latitude 60° 2' 8" N and Longitude 77° 16' 27" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Puvirnituq has a population of approximately 2,129 people. This is roughly 5.216% of Nunavut's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Nunavut.
The interactive satellite map of Puvirnituq is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 60.0357, -77.2741 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Puvirnituq in Nunavut. For broader context, explore the Nunavut state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Puvirnituq is Puvirnituq Airport (YPX), roughly 2 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Puvirnituq is approximately 616 km (383 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.
Puvirnituq 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 Nunavut.
The closest cities to Puvirnituq include Akulivik. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Puvirnituq, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 08:33 PM, giving a day length of 14h 44m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Puvirnituq's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Puvirnituq is approximately 6,683 km (4,153 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 4,296 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Puvirnituq — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ocean Beach, Australia, roughly 2,974 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.
Puvirnituq is approximately 1,630 km (1,013 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.
