Current Date And Time In Álftanes, Iceland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
22:30:15 GMT
State: Capital Region
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 2,392
District: Garðabær
Explore the interactive satellite map of Álftanes, a city in Capital Region, Iceland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Álftanes — 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 Álftanes.
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 Iceland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 64.1° N | 22.0167° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 64.1 | -22.0167 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 64° 5' 60" N | 22° 1' 0" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 64° 6' N | 22° 1.0002' W |
| City | Álftanes |
| State | Capital Region |
| Country | Iceland |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Garðabær |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 2,392 |
| Area (km²) | 5.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.93 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 478.40 /km² |
| GPS (DD) | 64.1, -22.0167 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Álftanes 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 Capital Region.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garðabær | Capital Region | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Kópavogur | Capital Region | E | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Hafnarfjörður | Capital Region | SE | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Seltjarnarnes | Capital Region | N | 6 km | 4 mi | ~6m | 🗺 View |
| Reykjavík | Capital Region | NE | 7 km | 4 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Mosfellsbær | Capital Region | NE | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 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 Capital Region, the home state of Álftanes, along with each city's aerial distance from Reykjavík, Capital Region'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavík | 64.1355° N | -21.8954° W | 37 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kópavogur | 64.1123° N | -21.913° W | 37 m | 3 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hafnarfjörður | 64.0671° N | -21.9377° W | 39 m | 8 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Mosfellsbær | 64.1667° N | -21.7° W | 22 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Garðabær | 64.0887° N | -21.923° W | 41 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Seltjarnarnes | 64.1531° N | -21.995° W | 9 m | 5 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grundarhverfi | 64.2406° N | -21.8367° W | - | 12 km | 🗺 View Map |
Reykjavík Domestic Airport IATA: RKV 5 km (3 mi) from Álftanes |
| 🗺️ Map of other cities |
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| 🗺 Map of Grundarhverfi |
The exact GPS location of Álftanes gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Capital Region. 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 Capital Region 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 Álftanes are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Álftanes 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 Iceland map
Álftanes sits within Capital Region, Iceland, 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 Álftanes 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 Capital Region. › Browse every city in Capital Region
Coordinates for Álftanes 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 Iceland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Álftanes are latitude 64.1° and longitude -22.0167°. In directional format: 64.1° N, 22.0167° W. These coordinates mark the center of Álftanes in Capital Region and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Álftanes is a city in Capital Region, Iceland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Garðabær. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Álftanes sits at: Latitude 64° 5' 60" N and Longitude 22° 1' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Álftanes has a population of approximately 2,392 people. This is roughly 0.993% of Capital Region's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Capital Region.
The interactive satellite map of Álftanes is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 64.1, -22.0167 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Álftanes in Capital Region. For broader context, explore the Capital Region state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Álftanes is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Álftanes is approximately 7 km (4 mi) from Reykjavík, the capital of Capital Region, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Capital Region.
The closest cities to Álftanes include Garðabær, Kópavogur, Hafnarfjörður. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Álftanes, sunrise is at 05:11 AM and sunset is at 09:54 PM, giving a day length of 16h 43m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Álftanes's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Álftanes is approximately 7,136 km (4,434 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,071 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Álftanes — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bluff, New Zealand, roughly 2,047 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.
Álftanes is approximately 7 km (4 mi) NE of Reykjavik, the national capital of Iceland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.