Current Date And Time In Akranes, Iceland
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:47:08 GMT
State: West
Currency: Icelandic Krona (ISK)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Population: 7,411
District: Akraneskaupstaður
Explore the interactive satellite map of Akranes, a city in West, 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 Akranes — 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 Akranes.
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) | 64.3218° N | 22.0749° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 64.3218 | -22.0749 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 64° 19' 18" N | 22° 4' 30" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 64° 19.3074' N | 22° 4.494' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Akranes 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 West.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgarnes | West | N | 25 km | 16 mi | ~25m | 🗺 View |
| Grundarfjörður | West | NW | 88 km | 55 mi | ~1h 28m | 🗺 View |
| Stykkishólmur | West | N | 89 km | 56 mi | ~1h 29m | 🗺 View |
| Ólafsvík | West | NW | 101 km | 63 mi | ~1h 41m | 🗺 View |
| Hellissandur | West | NW | 109 km | 68 mi | ~1h 49m | 🗺 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 West, the home state of Akranes, along with each city's aerial distance from Borgarnes, West'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borgarnes | 64.5383° N | -21.9206° W | 1 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Stykkishólmur | 65.0754° N | -22.7298° W | - | 71 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ólafsvík | 64.8943° N | -23.7092° W | - | 94 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Grundarfjörður | 64.9243° N | -23.2631° W | 3 m | 77 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hellissandur | 64.9176° N | -23.8856° W | 1 m | 102 km | 🗺 View Map |
Reykjavík Domestic Airport IATA: RKV 22 km (14 mi) from Akranes |
The exact GPS location of Akranes gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside West. 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 West 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 Akranes are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Akranes 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
Akranes sits within West, 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 Akranes 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 West. › Browse every city in West
Coordinates for Akranes 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 Akranes are latitude 64.3218° and longitude -22.0749°. In directional format: 64.3218° N, 22.0749° W. These coordinates mark the center of Akranes in West and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Akranes is a city in West, Iceland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Akraneskaupstaður. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Akranes sits at: Latitude 64° 19' 18" N and Longitude 22° 4' 30" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Akranes has a population of approximately 7,411 people. This is roughly 44.478% of West's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in West.
The interactive satellite map of Akranes is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 64.3218, -22.0749 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Akranes in West. For broader context, explore the West state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Akranes is Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), roughly 22 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Akranes is approximately 25 km (16 mi) from Borgarnes, the capital of West, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in West.
Akranes sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for West.
The closest cities to Akranes include Borgarnes, Grundarfjörður, Stykkishólmur. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Akranes, sunrise is at 05:06 AM and sunset is at 10:00 PM, giving a day length of 16h 53m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Akranes's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Akranes is approximately 7,160 km (4,449 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 1,065 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Akranes — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bluff, New Zealand, roughly 2,071 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.
Akranes is approximately 22 km (14 mi) SE of Reykjavik, the national capital of Iceland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.