
Explore the interactive satellite map of Sisimiut, a city in Qeqqata, 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 Sisimiut — 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 Sisimiut.
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) | 66.9395° N | 53.6735° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 66.9395 | -53.6735 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 66° 56' 22" N | 53° 40' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 66° 56.3676' N | 53° 40.41' W |
| City | Sisimiut |
| State | Qeqqata |
| Country | Greenland |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -04:00 to +00:00 |
| Founded | 1764-01-01 |
| Population | 5,227 |
| Area (km²) | 34.40 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 13.28 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 151.95 /km² |
| GPS (DD) | 66.9395, -53.6735 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sisimiut 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 Qeqqata.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsoq | Qeqqata | S | 173 km | 108 mi | ~2h 53m | 🗺 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 Qeqqata, the home state of Sisimiut, along with each city's aerial distance from Sisimiut, Qeqqata'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maniitsoq | 65.4151° N | -52.8982° W | - | 173 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kangerlussuaq | 67.0088° N | -50.6894° W | 242 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
Sisimiut Airport IATA: JHS 3 km (2 mi) from Sisimiut |
The exact GPS location of Sisimiut gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Qeqqata. 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 Qeqqata 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 Sisimiut are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Sisimiut 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
Sisimiut sits within Qeqqata, 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 Sisimiut 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 Qeqqata. › Browse every city in Qeqqata
Coordinates for Sisimiut 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 Sisimiut are latitude 66.9395° and longitude -53.6735°. In directional format: 66.9395° N, 53.6735° W. These coordinates mark the center of Sisimiut in Qeqqata and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Sisimiut is a city in Qeqqata, 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, Sisimiut sits at: Latitude 66° 56' 22" N and Longitude 53° 40' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Sisimiut has a population of approximately 5,227 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Qeqqata.
The interactive satellite map of Sisimiut is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 66.9395, -53.6735 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sisimiut in Qeqqata. For broader context, explore the Qeqqata state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Sisimiut is Sisimiut Airport (JHS), roughly 3 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
The closest cities to Sisimiut include Maniitsoq. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Sisimiut, sunrise is at 05:39 AM and sunset is at 09:33 PM, giving a day length of 15h 54m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sisimiut's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Sisimiut is approximately 7,452 km (4,630 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,340 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Sisimiut — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dover, Australia, roughly 2,905 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.
Sisimiut is approximately 319 km (198 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.