Current Date And Time In Thunder Bay, Canada
Friday, 14 August 2026
00:12:27 EDT
State: Ontario
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 108,843
District: Thunder Bay District
Explore the interactive satellite map of Thunder Bay, a city in Ontario, 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 Thunder 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 Thunder 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.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 48.382° N | 89.2502° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 48.382 | -89.2502 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 22' 55" N | 89° 15' 1" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 22.9212' N | 89° 15.0108' W |
| City | Thunder Bay |
| State | Ontario |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Thunder Bay District |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Founded | 1683-01-01 |
| Population | 108,843 |
| Area (km²) | 447.50 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 172.78 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 243.22 /km² |
| Elevation | 188 m / 617 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 48.382, -89.2502 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Thunder Bay 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 Ontario.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vickers Park | Ontario | SW | 1 km | 1 mi | ~1m | 🗺 View |
| Northwood | Ontario | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| East End | Ontario | NE | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Intercity | Ontario | N | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| College Park | Ontario | NW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 View |
| Westfort | Ontario | SW | 3 km | 2 mi | ~3m | 🗺 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 Ontario, the home state of Thunder Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Toronto, Ontario'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 43.7064° N | -79.3986° W | 161 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ottawa | 45.4112° N | -75.6981° W | 71 m | 349 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mississauga | 43.5789° N | -79.6583° W | 159 m | 25 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Brampton | 43.6834° N | -79.7663° W | 221 m | 30 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hamilton | 43.2501° N | -79.8496° W | 95 m | 62 km | 🗺 View Map |
| London | 42.9834° N | -81.233° W | 252 m | 169 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Etobicoke | 43.6442° N | -79.5699° W | 138 m | 15 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Markham | 43.8668° N | -79.2663° W | 168 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vaughan | 43.8361° N | -79.4983° W | 218 m | 16 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kitchener | 43.4254° N | -80.5112° W | 336 m | 95 km | 🗺 View Map |
Thunder Bay International Airport IATA: YQT 6 km (3 mi) from Thunder Bay |
The exact GPS location of Thunder Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ontario. 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 Ontario 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 Thunder Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Thunder 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
Thunder Bay sits within Ontario, 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 Thunder 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 Ontario. › Browse every city in Ontario
Coordinates for Thunder 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
The GPS coordinates of Thunder Bay are latitude 48.382° and longitude -89.2502°. In directional format: 48.382° N, 89.2502° W. These coordinates mark the center of Thunder Bay in Ontario and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Thunder Bay is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Thunder Bay District. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Thunder Bay sits at: Latitude 48° 22' 55" N and Longitude 89° 15' 1" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Thunder Bay has a population of approximately 108,843 people. This is roughly 0.697% of Ontario's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ontario.
The interactive satellite map of Thunder Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.382, -89.2502 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Thunder Bay in Ontario. For broader context, explore the Ontario state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Thunder Bay is Thunder Bay International Airport (YQT), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Thunder Bay is approximately 920 km (572 mi) from Toronto, the capital of Ontario, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Ontario.
Thunder Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 188 meters (617 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ontario.
The closest cities to Thunder Bay include Vickers Park, Northwood, East End. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Thunder Bay, sunrise is at 06:48 AM and sunset is at 09:14 PM, giving a day length of 14h 26m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Thunder Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Thunder Bay is approximately 5,386 km (3,347 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 6,599 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Thunder Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,501 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.
Thunder Bay is approximately 1,080 km (671 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.
