Current Date And Time In Desbiens, Canada
Friday, 14 August 2026
15:05:51 EDT
State: Quebec
Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 1,034
District: Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean
Explore the interactive satellite map of Desbiens, a city in Quebec, 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 Desbiens — 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 Desbiens.
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) | 48.4179° N | 71.9477° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 48.4179 | -71.9477 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 48° 25' 5" N | 71° 56' 52" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 48° 25.0752' N | 71° 56.862' W |
| City | Desbiens |
| State | Quebec (Québec) |
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Time Zone | -08:00 to -03:30 |
| Population | 1,034 |
| Elevation | 120 m / 394 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 48.4179, -71.9477 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Desbiens 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 Quebec.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Métabetchouan | Quebec | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Chambord | Quebec | W | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix | Quebec | E | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Pointe-du-Lac | Quebec | NE | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Saint-Gédéon | Quebec | NE | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Hébertville | Quebec | E | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 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 Quebec, the home state of Desbiens, along with each city's aerial distance from Quebec City, Quebec'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montréal | 45.5088° N | -73.5878° W | 216 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Québec | 46.8123° N | -71.2145° W | 54 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Laval | 45.57° N | -73.692° W | 34 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Gatineau | 45.4772° N | -75.7016° W | 53 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Longueuil | 45.5152° N | -73.4682° W | 29 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Saguenay | 48.4168° N | -71.0657° W | 84 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie | 45.5366° N | -73.6069° W | 57 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension | 45.5587° N | -73.6054° W | 53 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Trois-Rivières | 46.3452° N | -72.5477° W | 16 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Lévis | 46.8033° N | -71.1779° W | 87 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Roberval Airport IATA: YRJ 26 km (16 mi) from Desbiens |
The exact GPS location of Desbiens gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Quebec. 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 Quebec 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 Desbiens are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Desbiens 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
Desbiens sits within Quebec, 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 Desbiens 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 Quebec. › Browse every city in Quebec
Coordinates for Desbiens 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 Desbiens are latitude 48.4179° and longitude -71.9477°. In directional format: 48.4179° N, 71.9477° W. These coordinates mark the center of Desbiens in Quebec and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Desbiens is a city in Quebec, Canada, on the continent of North America. It falls within Saguenay/Lac-Saint-Jean. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Desbiens sits at: Latitude 48° 25' 5" N and Longitude 71° 56' 52" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Desbiens has a population of approximately 1,034 people. This is roughly 0.012% of Quebec's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Quebec.
The interactive satellite map of Desbiens is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 48.4179, -71.9477 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Desbiens in Quebec. For broader context, explore the Quebec state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Desbiens is Roberval Airport (YRJ), roughly 26 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Desbiens sits at an elevation of approximately 120 meters (394 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Quebec.
The closest cities to Desbiens include Métabetchouan, Chambord, Metabetchouan-Lac-a-la-Croix. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Desbiens, sunrise is at 05:40 AM and sunset is at 08:04 PM, giving a day length of 14h 23m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Desbiens's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Desbiens is approximately 5,390 km (3,349 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 5,316 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Desbiens — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ocean Beach, Australia, roughly 1,673 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.
Desbiens is approximately 439 km (273 mi) SW of Ottawa, the national capital of Canada, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
