Current Date And Time In Alford, United Kingdom
Thursday, 13 August 2026
00:05:14 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 2,290
District: Aberdeenshire
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alford, a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, located in Europe. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Alford — 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 Alford.
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 United Kingdom operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 57.2326° N | 2.703° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 57.2326 | -2.703 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 57° 13' 57" N | 2° 42' 11" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 57° 13.9542' N | 2° 42.1788' W |
| City | Alford |
| State | Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Aberdeenshire |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 2,290 |
| Elevation | 149 m / 489 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 57.2326, -2.703 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Alford 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 Scotland.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lumphanan | Scotland | S | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Insch | Scotland | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Torphins | Scotland | S | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Tarland | Scotland | SW | 15 km | 9 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Kemnay | Scotland | E | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 View |
| Aboyne | Scotland | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 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 Scotland, the home state of Alford, along with each city's aerial distance from Edinburgh, Scotland'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 55.8652° N | -4.2576° W | 40 m | 67 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Edinburgh | 55.9521° N | -3.1965° W | 66 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Aberdeen | 57.1437° N | -2.0981° W | 13 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dundee | 56.4691° N | -2.9749° W | 77 m | 59 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Paisley | 55.8317° N | -4.4325° W | 50 m | 78 km | 🗺 View Map |
| East Kilbride | 55.7641° N | -4.1767° W | 161 m | 65 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Livingston | 55.9029° N | -3.5226° W | 157 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Dunfermline | 56.0716° N | -3.4589° W | 107 m | 21 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hamilton | 55.7667° N | -4.0333° W | 68 m | 56 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Meikle Earnock | 55.75° N | -4.0333° W | 134 m | 57 km | 🗺 View Map |
Aberdeen International Airport IATA: ABZ 31 km (19 mi) from Alford |
The exact GPS location of Alford gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Scotland. 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 Scotland 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 Alford are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Alford 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 United Kingdom map
Alford sits within Scotland, United Kingdom, 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 Alford 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 Scotland. › Browse every city in Scotland
Coordinates for Alford 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 United Kingdom. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Alford are latitude 57.2326° and longitude -2.703°. In directional format: 57.2326° N, 2.703° W. These coordinates mark the center of Alford in Scotland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Alford is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Aberdeenshire. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alford sits at: Latitude 57° 13' 57" N and Longitude 2° 42' 11" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Alford has a population of approximately 2,290 people. This is roughly 0.042% of Scotland's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Scotland.
The interactive satellite map of Alford is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 57.2326, -2.703 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alford in Scotland. For broader context, explore the Scotland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Alford is Aberdeen International Airport (ABZ), roughly 31 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Alford is approximately 146 km (90 mi) from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Scotland.
Alford sits at an elevation of approximately 149 meters (489 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Scotland.
The closest cities to Alford include Lumphanan, Insch, Torphins. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Alford, sunrise is at 05:31 AM and sunset is at 09:00 PM, giving a day length of 15h 28m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alford's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alford is approximately 6,371 km (3,959 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 163 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alford — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 1,301 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.
Alford is approximately 658 km (409 mi) S of London, the national capital of United Kingdom, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
