Current Date And Time In Buncrana, Ireland
Thursday, 13 August 2026
04:37:01 IST
State: Ulster
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (IST)
Population: 6,785
District: County Donegal
Explore the interactive satellite map of Buncrana, a city in Ulster, Ireland, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Buncrana β 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 Buncrana.
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 Ireland operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.1333° N | 7.45° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 55.1333 | -7.45 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 7' 60" N | 7° 27' 0" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 7.9998' N | 7° 27' W |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Buncrana 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 Ulster.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fahan | Ulster | S | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Muff | Ulster | SE | 14 km | 9 mi | ~14m | 🗺 View |
| Newtown Cunningham | Ulster | S | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Millford | Ulster | W | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Ramelton | Ulster | SW | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Kildrum | Ulster | S | 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 Ulster, the home state of Buncrana, along with each city's aerial distance from Belfast, Ulster'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letterkenny | 54.95° N | -7.7333° W | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Monaghan | 54.2459° N | -6.971° W | 72 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Cavan | 53.9908° N | -7.3606° W | 65 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Carrickmacross | 53.9728° N | -6.7189° W | 40 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ballybofey | 54.8° N | -7.7833° W | 21 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Gweedore | 55.0503° N | -8.2319° W | 60 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Castleblayney | 54.1167° N | -6.7333° W | 117 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Dunlewy | 55.0167° N | -8.1° W | 111 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Bailieborough | 53.9167° N | -6.9667° W | 146 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Ballyjamesduff | 53.8653° N | -7.2028° W | 110 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
City of Derry Airport IATA: LDY 21 km (13 mi) from Buncrana |
The exact GPS location of Buncrana gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Ulster. 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 β DD, DMS and DDM β are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Ulster 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 Buncrana are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Buncrana 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 Ireland map
Buncrana sits within Ulster, Ireland, 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 Buncrana 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 Ulster. › Browse every city in Ulster
Coordinates for Buncrana 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 Ireland. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Buncrana are latitude 55.1333° and longitude -7.45°. In directional format: 55.1333° N, 7.45° W. These coordinates mark the center of Buncrana in Ulster and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Buncrana is a city in Ulster, Ireland, on the continent of Europe. It falls within County Donegal. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Buncrana sits at: Latitude 55° 7' 60" N and Longitude 7° 27' 0" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Buncrana has a population of approximately 6,785 people. This is roughly 0.306% of Ulster's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Ulster.
The interactive satellite map of Buncrana is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 55.1333, -7.45 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Buncrana in Ulster. For broader context, explore the Ulster state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Buncrana is City of Derry Airport (LDY), roughly 21 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Buncrana sits at an elevation of approximately 20 meters (66 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Ulster.
The closest cities to Buncrana include Fahan, Muff, Newtown Cunningham. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Buncrana, sunrise is at 05:58 AM and sunset is at 09:10 PM, giving a day length of 15h 12m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Buncrana's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Buncrana is approximately 6,137 km (3,814 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 474 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Buncrana — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 977 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.
Buncrana is approximately 215 km (134 mi) S of Dublin, the national capital of Ireland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
