Current Date And Time In Upernavik, Greenland
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
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Explore the interactive satellite map of Upernavik, a city in Avannaata, Greenland, 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 Upernavik — 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 Upernavik.
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 Greenland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 72.7836° N | 56.1493° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 72.7836 | -56.1493 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 72° 47' 1" N | 56° 8' 58" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 72° 47.0148' N | 56° 8.9598' W |
| City | Upernavik |
| State | Avannaata |
| Country | Greenland |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -04:00 to +00:00 |
| Founded | 1772-01-01 |
| Population | 1,129 |
| Area (km²) | 4.22 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.63 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 267.54 /km² |
| GPS (DD) | 72.7836, -56.1493 |
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Avannaata, the home state of Upernavik, along with each city's aerial distance from Ilulissat, Avannaata'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilulissat | 69.2198° N | -51.0986° W | 11 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Uummannaq | 70.6744° N | -52.1255° W | 15 m | 166 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qaanaaq | 77.4667° N | -69.2316° W | - | 1,074 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aasiaat | 68.707° N | -52.8591° W | 1 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Akunnaaq | 68.7442° N | -52.329° W | 1 m | 72 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kitsissuarsuit | 68.707° N | -52.8591° W | 1 m | 90 km | 🗺 View Map |
Ilulissat Airport IATA: JAV 434 km (270 mi) from Upernavik |
The exact GPS location of Upernavik gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Avannaata. 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 Avannaata 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 Upernavik are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Upernavik 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 Greenland map
Upernavik sits within Avannaata, Greenland, 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 Upernavik 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 Avannaata. › Browse every city in Avannaata
Coordinates for Upernavik 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 Greenland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Upernavik are latitude 72.7836° and longitude -56.1493°. In directional format: 72.7836° N, 56.1493° W. These coordinates mark the center of Upernavik in Avannaata and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Upernavik is a city in Avannaata, Greenland, on the continent of North America. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Upernavik sits at: Latitude 72° 47' 1" N and Longitude 56° 8' 58" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Upernavik has a population of approximately 1,129 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Avannaata.
The interactive satellite map of Upernavik is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 72.7836, -56.1493 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Upernavik in Avannaata. For broader context, explore the Avannaata state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Upernavik is Ilulissat Airport (JAV), roughly 434 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Upernavik is approximately 436 km (271 mi) from Ilulissat, the capital of Avannaata, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Avannaata.
Today in Upernavik, sunrise is at 04:58 AM and sunset is at 10:34 PM, giving a day length of 17h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Upernavik's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Upernavik is approximately 8,102 km (5,035 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,850 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Upernavik — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dover, Australia, roughly 3,495 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.
Upernavik is approximately 973 km (604 mi) S of Nuuk, the national capital of Greenland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.