Current Date And Time In Skjold, Norway
Thursday, 13 August 2026
18:47:44 CEST
State: Rogaland
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 600
District: Vindafjord
Explore the interactive satellite map of Skjold, a city in Rogaland, Norway, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Skjold — 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 Skjold.
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 Norway operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 59.5027° N | 5.5869° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 59.5027 | 5.5869 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 59° 30' 10" N | 5° 35' 13" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 59° 30.1638' N | 5° 35.2122' E |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Skjold 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 Rogaland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aksdal | Rogaland | SW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Sandeid | Rogaland | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Ølen | Rogaland | NE | 17 km | 10 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Eike | Rogaland | SW | 17 km | 11 mi | ~17m | 🗺 View |
| Tysvær | Rogaland | S | 20 km | 12 mi | ~20m | 🗺 View |
| Haugesund | Rogaland | SW | 21 km | 13 mi | ~21m | 🗺 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 Rogaland, the home state of Skjold, along with each city's aerial distance from Stavanger, Rogaland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stavanger | 58.9701° N | 5.7333° E | 15 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sandnes | 58.8524° N | 5.7352° E | 8 m | 13 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Haugesund | 59.4138° N | 5.268° E | 17 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sola | 58.8885° N | 5.6529° E | 11 m | 10 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Time | 58.7333° N | 5.7° E | 66 m | 26 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Strand | 59.05° N | 5.9333° E | 43 m | 14 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bryne | 58.7354° N | 5.6477° E | 33 m | 27 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kopervik | 59.2835° N | 5.3067° E | 10 m | 43 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Egersund | 58.4513° N | 5.9997° E | 4 m | 60 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Kleppe | 58.7742° N | 5.6294° E | 44 m | 23 km | 🗺 View Map |
Haugesund Airport, Karmøy IATA: HAU 28 km (17 mi) from Skjold |
The exact GPS location of Skjold gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Rogaland. 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 Rogaland 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 Skjold are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Skjold 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 Norway map
Skjold sits within Rogaland, Norway, 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 Skjold 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 Rogaland. › Browse every city in Rogaland
Coordinates for Skjold 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 Norway. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Skjold are latitude 59.5027° and longitude 5.5869°. In directional format: 59.5027° N, 5.5869° E. These coordinates mark the center of Skjold in Rogaland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Skjold is a city in Rogaland, Norway, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Vindafjord. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Skjold sits at: Latitude 59° 30' 10" N and Longitude 5° 35' 13" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Skjold has a population of approximately 600 people. This is roughly 0.124% of Rogaland's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Rogaland.
The interactive satellite map of Skjold is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 59.5027, 5.5869 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Skjold in Rogaland. For broader context, explore the Rogaland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Skjold is Haugesund Airport, Karmøy (HAU), roughly 28 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Skjold is approximately 60 km (37 mi) from Stavanger, the capital of Rogaland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Rogaland.
Skjold sits at an elevation of approximately 15 meters (49 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rogaland.
The closest cities to Skjold include Aksdal, Sandeid, Ølen. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Skjold, sunrise is at 05:47 AM and sunset is at 09:37 PM, giving a day length of 15h 49m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Skjold's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Skjold is approximately 6,624 km (4,116 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 316 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Skjold — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 1,735 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.
Skjold is approximately 293 km (182 mi) E of Oslo, the national capital of Norway, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
