Current Date And Time In Lerwick, United Kingdom
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
05:43:32 BST
State: Scotland
Currency: Pound Sterling (GBP)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (BST)
Population: 6,760
District: Shetland Islands
Explore the interactive satellite map of Lerwick, 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 Lerwick — 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 Lerwick.
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) | 60.1534° N | 1.1443° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 60.1534 | -1.1443 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 60° 9' 12" N | 1° 8' 39" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 60° 9.2034' N | 1° 8.6562' W |
| City | Lerwick |
| State | Scotland |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| District | Shetland Islands |
| Time Zone | +00:00 |
| Population | 6,760 |
| Area (km²) | 3.15 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 1.22 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 2,146.03 /km² |
| GPS (DD) | 60.1534, -1.1443 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Lerwick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloway | Scotland | W | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Sandwick | Scotland | S | 18 km | 11 mi | ~18m | 🗺 View |
| Symbister | Scotland | N | 22 km | 14 mi | ~22m | 🗺 View |
| Brae | Scotland | NW | 29 km | 18 mi | ~29m | 🗺 View |
| Pierowall | Scotland | SW | 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 Scotland, the home state of Lerwick, 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 |
Sumburgh Airport IATA: LSI 32 km (20 mi) from Lerwick |
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The exact GPS location of Lerwick 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 Lerwick are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Lerwick 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
Lerwick 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 Lerwick 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 Lerwick 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 Lerwick are latitude 60.1534° and longitude -1.1443°. In directional format: 60.1534° N, 1.1443° W. These coordinates mark the center of Lerwick in Scotland and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Lerwick is a city in Scotland, United Kingdom, on the continent of Europe. It falls within Shetland Islands. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Lerwick sits at: Latitude 60° 9' 12" N and Longitude 1° 8' 39" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Lerwick has a population of approximately 6,760 people. This is roughly 0.124% 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 Lerwick is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 60.1534, -1.1443 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Lerwick in Scotland. For broader context, explore the Scotland state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Lerwick is Sumburgh Airport (LSI), roughly 32 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Lerwick is approximately 482 km (300 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.
The closest cities to Lerwick include Scalloway, Sandwick, Symbister. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Lerwick, sunrise is at 05:08 AM and sunset is at 09:10 PM, giving a day length of 16h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Lerwick's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Lerwick is approximately 6,696 km (4,161 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 63 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Lerwick — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Papatowai, New Zealand, roughly 1,631 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.
Lerwick is approximately 963 km (599 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.
