
Explore the interactive satellite map of Paamiut, a city in Sermersooq, 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 Paamiut — 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 Paamiut.
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) | 61.994° N | 49.6678° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 61.994 | -49.6678 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 61° 59' 38" N | 49° 40' 4" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 61° 59.6412' N | 49° 40.0656' W |
| City | Paamiut |
| State | Sermersooq (Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq) |
| Country | Greenland |
| Continent | North America |
| Time Zone | -04:00 to +00:00 |
| Founded | 1742-01-01 |
| Population | 1,308 |
| Area (km²) | 18.34 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 7.08 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 71.32 /km² |
| Elevation | 1 m / 3 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 61.994, -49.6678 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Paamiut 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 Sermersooq.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qeqertarsuaq | Sermersooq | NW | 15 km | 9 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 Sermersooq, the home state of Paamiut, along with each city's aerial distance from Nuuk, Sermersooq'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuuk | 64.1835° N | -51.7216° W | 5 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tasiilaq | 65.6145° N | -37.6368° W | - | 682 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Qeqertarsuaq | 62.1167° N | -49.7833° W | - | 250 km | 🗺 View Map |
Qaqortoq Airport IATA: JJU 236 km (146 mi) from Paamiut |
The exact GPS location of Paamiut gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Sermersooq. 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 Sermersooq 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 Paamiut are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Paamiut 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
Paamiut sits within Sermersooq, 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 Paamiut 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 Sermersooq. › Browse every city in Sermersooq
Coordinates for Paamiut 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 Paamiut are latitude 61.994° and longitude -49.6678°. In directional format: 61.994° N, 49.6678° W. These coordinates mark the center of Paamiut in Sermersooq and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Paamiut is a city in Sermersooq, 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, Paamiut sits at: Latitude 61° 59' 38" N and Longitude 49° 40' 4" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Paamiut has a population of approximately 1,308 people. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Sermersooq.
The interactive satellite map of Paamiut is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 61.994, -49.6678 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Paamiut in Sermersooq. For broader context, explore the Sermersooq state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Paamiut is Qaqortoq Airport (JJU), roughly 236 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Paamiut is approximately 264 km (164 mi) from Nuuk, the capital of Sermersooq, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Sermersooq.
Paamiut sits at an elevation of approximately 1 meters (3 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Sermersooq.
The closest cities to Paamiut include Qeqertarsuaq. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Paamiut, sunrise is at 05:48 AM and sunset is at 08:53 PM, giving a day length of 15h 5m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Paamiut's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Paamiut is approximately 6,901 km (4,288 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 2,596 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Paamiut — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Dover, Australia, roughly 2,346 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.
Paamiut is approximately 264 km (164 mi) N of Nuuk, the national capital of Greenland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.