Current Date And Time In Longyearbyen, Svalbard And Jan Mayen
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
14:15:50 CEST
State: Svalbard
Currency: Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Timezone: UTC +01:00 (CEST)
Population: 2,368
District: Spitsbergen
Explore the interactive satellite map of Longyearbyen, a city in Svalbard, Svalbard And Jan Mayen, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Longyearbyen — 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 Longyearbyen.
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| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 78.2233° N | 15.6469° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 78.2233 | 15.6469 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 78° 13' 24" N | 15° 38' 49" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 78° 13.4004' N | 15° 38.8134' E |
| City | Longyearbyen |
| State | Svalbard |
| Country | Svalbard And Jan Mayen |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Spitsbergen |
| Time Zone | +01:00 |
| Founded | 1906-01-01 |
| Population | 2,368 |
| Area (km²) | 242.86 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 93.77 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 9.75 /km² |
| Elevation | 1 m / 3 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 78.2233, 15.6469 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Longyearbyen 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 Svalbard.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barentsburg | Svalbard | SW | 37 km | 23 mi | ~37m | 🗺 View |
| Hornsund | Svalbard | S | 139 km | 86 mi | ~2h 19m | 🗺 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 Svalbard, the home state of Longyearbyen, along with each city's aerial distance from Longyearbyen, Svalbard'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barentsburg | 78.0644° N | 14.2117° E | - | 37 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Ny-Ålesund | 78.9237° N | 11.925° E | - | 113 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hornsund | 76.9718° N | 15.7844° E | - | 139 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Isfjord Radio | 77.875° N | 20.9752° E | - | 129 km | 🗺 View Map |
Svalbard Airport, Longyear IATA: LYR 5 km (3 mi) from Longyearbyen |
The exact GPS location of Longyearbyen gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Svalbard. 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 Svalbard 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 Longyearbyen are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Longyearbyen 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 Svalbard And Jan Mayen map
Longyearbyen sits within Svalbard, Svalbard And Jan Mayen, 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 Longyearbyen 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 Svalbard. › Browse every city in Svalbard
Coordinates for Longyearbyen 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 Svalbard And Jan Mayen. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Longyearbyen are latitude 78.2233° and longitude 15.6469°. In directional format: 78.2233° N, 15.6469° E. These coordinates mark the center of Longyearbyen in Svalbard and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Longyearbyen is a city in Svalbard, Svalbard And Jan Mayen, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Spitsbergen. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Longyearbyen sits at: Latitude 78° 13' 24" N and Longitude 15° 38' 49" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Longyearbyen has a population of approximately 2,368 people. This is roughly 88.789% of Svalbard's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Svalbard.
The interactive satellite map of Longyearbyen is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 78.2233, 15.6469 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Longyearbyen in Svalbard. For broader context, explore the Svalbard state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Longyearbyen is Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR), roughly 5 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Longyearbyen sits at an elevation of approximately 1 meters (3 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Svalbard.
The closest cities to Longyearbyen include Barentsburg, Hornsund. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Longyearbyen is approximately 8,708 km (5,411 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 355 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Longyearbyen — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Waitangi, New Zealand, roughly 3,848 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.