Current Date And Time In Sands, Faroe Islands
Sunday, 09 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Sands, a city in Sandoy, Faroe Islands, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Sands — 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 Sands.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Europe • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Faroe Islands operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 61.8499° N | 6.7745° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 61.8499 | -6.7745 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 61° 50' 60" N | 6° 46' 28" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 61° 50.9917' N | 6° 46.4714' W |
| City | Sands |
| State | Sandoy |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Continent | Europe |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Elevation | 420 m / 1,378 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 61.8499, -6.7745 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sands 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 Sandoy.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandur | Sandoy | SW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Skálavík | Sandoy | E | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Húsavík | Sandoy | SE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Skopun | Sandoy | NW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Skúvoy | Sandoy | S | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 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 Sandoy, the home state of Sands, along with each city's aerial distance from Sandur, Sandoy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandur | 61.8425° N | -6.8078° W | 113 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Skopun | 61.9029° N | -6.8823° W | 68 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Skálavík | 61.8314° N | -6.6623° W | 12 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Húsavík | 61.8076° N | -6.6709° W | - | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Skúvoy | 61.771° N | -6.805° W | 20 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
The exact GPS location of Sands gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sandoy. 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 Sandoy 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 Sands are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sands 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 Faroe Islands map
Sands sits within Sandoy, Faroe Islands, in the Europe 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 Sands 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 Sandoy. › Browse every city in Sandoy
Coordinates for Sands 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 Faroe Islands. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Sands are latitude 61.8499° and longitude -6.7745°. In directional format: 61.8499° N, 6.7745° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sands in Sandoy and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sands is a city in Sandoy, Faroe Islands, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sands sits at: Latitude 61° 50' 60" N and Longitude 6° 46' 28" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
The interactive satellite map of Sands is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 61.8499, -6.7745 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sands in Sandoy. For broader context, explore the Sandoy state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sands is Vágar Airport (FAE), roughly 35 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Sands is approximately 2 km (1 mi) from Sandur, the capital of Sandoy, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sandoy.
Sands sits at an elevation of approximately 420 meters (1,378 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sandoy.
The closest cities to Sands include Sandur, Skálavík, Húsavík. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sands, sunrise is at 05:13 AM and sunset is at 09:51 PM, giving a day length of 16h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sands's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sands is approximately 6,885 km (4,278 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 356 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sands — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 1,717 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.
Sands is approximately 18 km (11 mi) N of Torshavn, the national capital of Faroe Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.