Current Date And Time In Forres, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
15:34:29 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 9,900
District: Moray
Explore the interactive satellite map of Forres, 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 Forres — 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 Forres.
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) | 57.61° N | 3.6212° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 57.61 | -3.6212 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 57° 36' 36" N | 3° 37' 16" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 57° 36.5982' N | 3° 37.269' W |
| City | Forres |
| State | Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Moray |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 9,900 |
| Elevation | 11 m / 36 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 57.61, -3.6212 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Forres 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinloss | Scotland | NE | 4 km | 3 mi | ~4m | 🗺 View |
| Findhorn | Scotland | N | 5 km | 3 mi | ~5m | 🗺 View |
| Auldearn | Scotland | W | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Burghead | Scotland | NE | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 View |
| Hopeman | Scotland | NE | 15 km | 10 mi | ~15m | 🗺 View |
| Nairn | Scotland | W | 16 km | 10 mi | ~16m | 🗺 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 Forres, 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 |
Inverness Airport IATA: INV 27 km (16 mi) from Forres |
The exact GPS location of Forres 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 Forres are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Forres 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
Forres 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 Forres 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 Forres 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 Forres are latitude 57.61° and longitude -3.6212°. In directional format: 57.61° N, 3.6212° W. These coordinates mark the center of Forres in Scotland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Forres is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Moray. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Forres sits at: Latitude 57° 36' 36" N and Longitude 3° 37' 16" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Forres has a population of approximately 9,900 people. This is roughly 0.182% 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 Forres is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 57.61, -3.6212 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Forres in Scotland. For broader context, explore the Scotland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Forres is Inverness Airport (INV), roughly 27 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Forres is approximately 186 km (116 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.
Forres sits at an elevation of approximately 11 meters (36 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 Forres include Kinloss, Findhorn, Auldearn. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Forres, sunrise is at 05:31 AM and sunset is at 09:07 PM, giving a day length of 15h 36m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Forres's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Forres is approximately 6,413 km (3,985 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 216 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Forres — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 1,315 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.
Forres is approximately 715 km (444 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.
