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Sortland, Rogaland, Norway – Norway Flag

Current Date And Time In Sortland, Norway

Monday, 07 September 2026
17:01:37 CEST
State: Rogaland
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)

🗺 Map of Sortland, Rogaland, Norway – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Sortland, 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 Sortland 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 Sortland.

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.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Sortland, Rogaland

📍 LATITUDE
68.696°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
15.405°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)68.6959° N15.4051° E
Signed Decimal Degrees68.695915.4051
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)68° 41' 45" N15° 24' 18" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)68° 41.7531' N15° 24.3067' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Sortland Today

🔥 SUNRISE
05:41 AM
🌅 SUNSET
08:11 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
14h 29m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:56 PM
Calculated for today (07 Sep 2026) from Sortland’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Sortland’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
7,647 km
(4,752 mi) • Sortland is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
623 km
(387 mi) • Sortland is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
68.696° S, 164.595° W
The point exactly opposite Sortland through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Sortland, you'd surface nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, about 2,836 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Sortland

📍 Location Details

CitySortland
StateRogaland
CountryNorway
ContinentEurope
Time Zone+01:00

📈 Area & Population

Elevation30 m / 97 ft
GPS (DD)68.6959, 15.4051

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Sortland

Nearby Cities Found: 2 cities
Parent State: Rogaland
Parent Country: Norway
Neighboring Cities:

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Sortland 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.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
SteigenRogalandS107 km67 mi~1h 47m🗺 View
SortlandNordlandS0 km0 mi~0m🗺 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.

🚗 Distance from Sortland to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Stavanger
1,178 km (732 mi)
SW of Sortland • ~19h 38m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Oslo
1,001 km (622 mi)
S of Sortland • ~16h 41m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Rogaland

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Rogaland, the home state of Sortland, 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 NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Stavanger58.9701° N5.7333° E15 m0 km🗺 View Map
Sandnes58.8524° N5.7352° E8 m13 km🗺 View Map
Haugesund59.4138° N5.268° E17 m56 km🗺 View Map
Sola58.8885° N5.6529° E11 m10 km🗺 View Map
Time58.7333° N5.7° E66 m26 km🗺 View Map
Strand59.05° N5.9333° E43 m14 km🗺 View Map
Bryne58.7354° N5.6477° E33 m27 km🗺 View Map
Kopervik59.2835° N5.3067° E10 m43 km🗺 View Map
Egersund58.4513° N5.9997° E4 m60 km🗺 View Map
Kleppe58.7742° N5.6294° E44 m23 km🗺 View Map
Neighbouring Countries
✈️ Nearest Airport
Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen
IATA: SKN
20 km (12 mi) from Sortland
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🌍 Sortland Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Sortland Matter

The exact GPS location of Sortland 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 β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Rogaland state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Sortland Mapping

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 Sortland are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Sortland

The satellite view of Sortland 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

🌎 Regional Position of Sortland in Rogaland

Sortland 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

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Sortland Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Sortland 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

💻 Using Sortland Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Sortland 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

📊 How to Use Sortland Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Sortland directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Sortland. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare Rogaland CitiesAccess the full city directory for Rogaland ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Sortland Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Sortland?

The GPS coordinates of Sortland are latitude 68.6959° and longitude 15.4051°. In directional format: 68.6959° N, 15.4051° E. These coordinates mark the center of Sortland in Rogaland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Sortland located?

Sortland is a city in Rogaland, Norway, on the continent of Europe. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Sortland?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Sortland sits at: Latitude 68° 41' 45" N and Longitude 15° 24' 18" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

🗺 How can I view Sortland on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Sortland is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 68.6959, 15.4051 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Sortland in Rogaland. For broader context, explore the Rogaland state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Sortland?

The nearest airport to Sortland is Stokmarknes Airport, Skagen (SKN), roughly 20 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Sortland from Stavanger?

Sortland is approximately 1,178 km (732 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.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Sortland?

Sortland sits at an elevation of approximately 30 meters (97 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Rogaland.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Sortland?

The closest cities to Sortland include Steigen, Sortland. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Sortland today?

Today in Sortland, sunrise is at 05:41 AM and sunset is at 08:11 PM, giving a day length of 14h 29m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Sortland's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Sortland from the Equator?

Sortland is approximately 7,647 km (4,752 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 623 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Sortland?

The antipodal point of Sortland — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 2,836 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.

🚗 How far is Sortland from Oslo, the capital of Norway?

Sortland is approximately 1,001 km (622 mi) S of Oslo, the national capital of Norway, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.