Current Date And Time In Saksun, Faroe Islands
Thursday, 13 August 2026
13:18:38 WEST
Explore the interactive satellite map of Saksun, a city in Streymoy, 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 Saksun — 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 Saksun.
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) | 62.2482° N | 7.1724° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 62.2482 | -7.1724 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 62° 14' 54" N | 7° 10' 21" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 62° 14.8926' N | 7° 10.3446' W |
| City | Saksun |
| State | Streymoy |
| Country | Faroe Islands |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Sunda |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 37 |
| GPS (DD) | 62.2482, -7.1724 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Saksun 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 Streymoy.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haldórsvík | Streymoy | NE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Hvalvík | Streymoy | SE | 10 km | 6 mi | ~10m | 🗺 View |
| Vestmanna | Streymoy | S | 11 km | 7 mi | ~11m | 🗺 View |
| Hests | Streymoy | SE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Kollafjar | Streymoy | SE | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Kvívík | Streymoy | S | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 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 Streymoy, the home state of Saksun, along with each city's aerial distance from Tórshavn, Streymoy'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tórshavn | 62.0097° N | -6.7716° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hoyvík | 62.0341° N | -6.7813° W | 76 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Argir | 61.996° N | -6.7715° W | 75 m | 2 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vestmanna | 62.1535° N | -7.1729° W | 142 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kollafjørður | 62.1117° N | -6.9107° W | 31 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ytri Skáli | 62.1585° N | -6.783° W | 19 m | 17 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kvívík | 62.1173° N | -7.0747° W | 44 m | 20 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hvalvík | 62.1878° N | -7.0328° W | - | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nólsoy | 62.0094° N | -6.6702° W | - | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Haldórsvík | 62.2756° N | -7.0933° W | - | 34 km | 🗺 View Map |
Vágar Airport IATA: FAE 21 km (13 mi) from Saksun |
The exact GPS location of Saksun gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Streymoy. 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 Streymoy 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 Saksun are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Saksun 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
Saksun sits within Streymoy, 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 Saksun 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 Streymoy. › Browse every city in Streymoy
Coordinates for Saksun 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 Saksun are latitude 62.2482° and longitude -7.1724°. In directional format: 62.2482° N, 7.1724° W. These coordinates mark the center of Saksun in Streymoy and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Saksun is a city in Streymoy, Faroe Islands, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Sunda. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Saksun sits at: Latitude 62° 14' 54" N and Longitude 7° 10' 21" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Saksun has a population of approximately 37 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Streymoy.
The interactive satellite map of Saksun is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 62.2482, -7.1724 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Saksun in Streymoy. For broader context, explore the Streymoy state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Saksun is Vágar Airport (FAE), roughly 21 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Saksun is approximately 34 km (21 mi) from Tórshavn, the capital of Streymoy, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Streymoy.
The closest cities to Saksun include Haldórsvík, Hvalvík, Vestmanna. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Saksun, sunrise is at 05:23 AM and sunset is at 09:43 PM, giving a day length of 16h 19m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Saksun's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Saksun is approximately 6,929 km (4,306 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 372 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Saksun — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 1,757 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.
Saksun is approximately 34 km (21 mi) SE of Torshavn, the national capital of Faroe Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.