Current Date And Time In Qaqortoq, Greenland
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
14:36:03 WGST
State: Kujalleq
Currency: Danish Krone (DKK)
Timezone: UTC -03:00 (WGST)
Population: 3,224
District: Qaqortoq Municipality
Explore the interactive satellite map of Qaqortoq, a city in Kujalleq, 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 Qaqortoq — 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 Qaqortoq.
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) | 60.7184° N | 46.0356° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 60.7184 | -46.0356 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 60° 43' 6" N | 46° 2' 8" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 60° 43.1034' N | 46° 2.1366' W |
| City | Qaqortoq |
| State | Kujalleq |
| Country | Greenland |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Qaqortoq Municipality |
| Time Zone | -04:00 to +00:00 |
| Founded | 1774-01-01 |
| Population | 3,224 |
| Area (km²) | 18.97 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 7.32 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 169.95 /km² |
| GPS (DD) | 60.7184, -46.0356 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Qaqortoq 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 Kujalleq.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narsaq | Kujalleq | N | 22 km | 13 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Nanortalik | Kujalleq | SE | 78 km | 48 mi | ~1h 18m | 🗺 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 Kujalleq, the home state of Qaqortoq, along with each city's aerial distance from Qaqortoq, Kujalleq'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narsaq | 60.913° N | -46.0506° W | 82 m | 22 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Nanortalik | 60.1417° N | -45.2407° W | - | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
Qaqortoq Airport IATA: JJU 5 km (3 mi) from Qaqortoq |
The exact GPS location of Qaqortoq gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Kujalleq. 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 Kujalleq 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 Qaqortoq are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Qaqortoq 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
Qaqortoq sits within Kujalleq, 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 Qaqortoq 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 Kujalleq. › Browse every city in Kujalleq
Coordinates for Qaqortoq 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 Qaqortoq are latitude 60.7184° and longitude -46.0356°. In directional format: 60.7184° N, 46.0356° W. These coordinates mark the center of Qaqortoq in Kujalleq and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Qaqortoq is a city in Kujalleq, Greenland, on the continent of North America. It falls within Qaqortoq Municipality. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Qaqortoq sits at: Latitude 60° 43' 6" N and Longitude 46° 2' 8" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Qaqortoq has a population of approximately 3,224 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Kujalleq.
The interactive satellite map of Qaqortoq is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 60.7184, -46.0356 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Qaqortoq in Kujalleq. For broader context, explore the Kujalleq state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Qaqortoq is Qaqortoq Airport (JJU), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
The closest cities to Qaqortoq include Narsaq, Nanortalik. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Qaqortoq, sunrise is at 05:38 AM and sunset is at 08:33 PM, giving a day length of 14h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Qaqortoq's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Qaqortoq is approximately 6,759 km (4,200 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,506 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Qaqortoq — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dover, Australia, roughly 2,122 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.
Qaqortoq is approximately 483 km (300 mi) NW of Nuuk, the national capital of Greenland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.