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Friday, 31 July 2026
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Explore detailed interactive map of United Kingdom featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.
Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 55.3781° N | 3.436° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 55.3781 | -3.436 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 22' 41" N | 3° 26' 10" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 22.6831' N | 3° 26.1584' W |
Find the aerial distance from United Kingdom to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.
Use this United Kingdom flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far United Kingdom is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.
| Neighboring Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Flight Time | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland Capital: Dublin | SW | 306 km | 190 mi | ~ 20m | 🗺️ View |
Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.
Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from London, United Kingdom's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in United Kingdom. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.
| State / Region | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from National Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| England | 52.8382° N | -2.3275° W | 95 m | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Scotland | 57.747° N | -4.6873° W | 395 m | 753 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wales | 52.1307° N | -3.7837° W | 397 m | 261 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Northern Ireland | 54.7877° N | -6.4923° W | 12 m | 559 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Vale | 51.7362° N | -0.612° W | 127 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Alderney | 50.7483° N | -1.9329° W | 59 m | 152 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Forest | 54.3965° N | -1.5772° W | 57 m | 336 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bride | 55.3781° N | -3.436° W | 371 m | 483 km | 🗺 View Map |
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in United Kingdom, along with each city's aerial distance from London, United Kingdom's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | State | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from National Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | England | 51.5085° N | -0.1257° W | 25 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Birmingham | England | 52.4814° N | -1.8998° W | 149 m | 163 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Glasgow | Scotland | 55.8652° N | -4.2576° W | 40 m | 555 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Manchester | England | 53.481° N | -2.2374° W | 51 m | 262 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sheffield | England | 53.383° N | -1.4659° W | 75 m | 227 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Leeds | England | 53.7965° N | -1.5479° W | 50 m | 272 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Edinburgh | Scotland | 55.9521° N | -3.1965° W | 66 m | 534 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Liverpool | England | 53.4106° N | -2.9779° W | 30 m | 286 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Bristol | England | 51.4552° N | -2.5967° W | 21 m | 171 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cardiff | Wales | 51.48° N | -3.18° W | 17 m | 211 km | 🗺 View Map |
The interactive map of United Kingdom provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.
Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of United Kingdom's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.
The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the United Kingdom map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.
💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of United Kingdom. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!
The geographic center of United Kingdom is located at approximately 55.378° N (Latitude) and 3.436° W (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.
Business professionals use United Kingdom mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across United Kingdom.
You can explore countries near United Kingdom by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.
Yes! Visit our United Kingdom States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within United Kingdom.
United Kingdom operates in UTC+00:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our United Kingdom Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.
Absolutely! Our United Kingdom interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.
Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for United Kingdom including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the United Kingdom main profile for complete business intelligence data.
The Geographic Profile section summarizes United Kingdom's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.
Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in United Kingdom ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.
Today, measured from United Kingdom's geographic center, sunrise is at 05:19 AM and sunset is at 09:21 PM, giving a day length of 16h 2m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.
United Kingdom's geographic center is approximately 6,165 km (3,831 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 217 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of United Kingdom's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 1,098 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 place.
London sits approximately 483 km (300 mi) NW of United Kingdom's geographic center. See the capital centrality card above for the full figure.
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