Current Date And Time In Alaska, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
08:52:42 PDT
Capital: Juneau
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 740,133
Area: 1,717,856.00 km²
State Code: AK
Explore the interactive satellite map of Alaska, a state or administrative region of United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Alaska — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Alaska in United States.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 63.5888° N | 154.4931° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 63.5888 | -154.4931 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 63° 35' 20" N | 154° 29' 35" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 63° 35.3252' N | 154° 29.5837' W |
| State / Region | Alaska (State of Alaska) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Capital | Juneau |
| State Code | AK |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Districts | 30 |
| Population | 740,133 |
| Area (km²) | 1,717,856.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 663,267.64 mi² |
| Elevation | 368 m / 1,206 ft |
| Area Rank | #1 in United States |
| Population Rank | #44 of 46 in United States |
| GPS (DD) | 63.5888, -154.4931 |
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Alaska, along with each city's aerial distance from Juneau, Alaska's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage | 61.2181° N | -149.9003° W | 31 m | 923 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fairbanks | 64.8378° N | -147.7164° W | 136 m | 1,008 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Juneau | 58.3019° N | -134.4197° W | 17 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Eagle River | 61.3214° N | -149.5678° W | 98 m | 908 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Badger | 64.8° N | -147.5333° W | 144 m | 999 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Knik-Fairview | 61.5126° N | -149.6001° W | 60 m | 916 km | 🗺 View Map |
| College | 64.8569° N | -147.8028° W | 137 m | 1,012 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wasilla | 61.5809° N | -149.4415° W | 106 m | 910 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Sitka | 57.0532° N | -135.3309° W | 8 m | 149 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Lakes | 61.6071° N | -149.3086° W | 109 m | 904 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Alaska is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across United States. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Alaska on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in United States.
The satellite view of Alaska helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View United States national map
Alaska occupies a distinct geographic zone within United States in the North America region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Alaska for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across United States. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Alaska 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Alaska are latitude 63.5888° and longitude -154.4931°. In directional format: 63.5888° N, 154.4931° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Alaska in United States and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Alaska is a state or administrative region of United States, located in North America. Its capital city is Juneau. View the exact position of Alaska on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Alaska is at: Latitude 63° 35' 20" N and Longitude 154° 29' 35" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Alaska covers a total area of approximately 1,717,856.00 km² (663,267.64 mi²). This is roughly 17.84% of United States's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Alaska is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 63.5888, -154.4931 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Alaska in United States. For broader context, explore the United States national map or nearby states.
Today in Alaska, sunrise is at 07:02 AM and sunset is at 11:43 PM, giving a day length of 16h 40m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Alaska's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Alaska is approximately 7,079 km (4,398 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,650 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Alaska — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Struisbaai, South Africa, roughly 3,223 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.
Juneau, the capital of Alaska, is approximately 4,509 km (2,802 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to National Capital card above.
