Current Date And Time In Craig, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
10:25:00 PDT
State: Alaska
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 1,248
District: Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area
Explore the interactive satellite map of Craig, a city in Alaska, 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 Craig — 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 Craig.
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) | 55.4764° N | 133.1483° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 55.4764 | -133.1483 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 55° 28' 35" N | 133° 8' 54" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 55° 28.5834' N | 133° 8.8998' W |
| City | Craig |
| State | Alaska (State of Alaska) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Founded | 1907-01-01 |
| Population | 1,248 |
| Area (km²) | 24.67 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 9.53 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 50.59 /km² |
| Elevation | 13 m / 43 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 55.4764, -133.1483 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Craig 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 Alaska.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klawock | Alaska | N | 9 km | 6 mi | ~9m | 🗺 View |
| Ketchikan | Alaska | E | 96 km | 60 mi | ~1h 36m | 🗺 View |
| Metlakatla | Alaska | E | 107 km | 66 mi | ~1h 47m | 🗺 View |
| Wrangell | Alaska | NE | 121 km | 75 mi | ~2h 1m | 🗺 View |
| Petersburg | Alaska | N | 149 km | 93 mi | ~2h 29m | 🗺 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 Alaska, the home state of Craig, along with each city's aerial distance from Juneau, Alaska'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 exact GPS location of Craig gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Alaska. 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 Alaska 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 Craig are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Craig 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 States map
Craig sits within Alaska, United States, in the North America 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 Craig 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 Alaska. › Browse every city in Alaska
Coordinates for Craig 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 States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Craig are latitude 55.4764° and longitude -133.1483°. In directional format: 55.4764° N, 133.1483° W. These coordinates mark the center of Craig in Alaska and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Craig is a city in Alaska, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Craig sits at: Latitude 55° 28' 35" N and Longitude 133° 8' 54" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Craig has a population of approximately 1,248 people. This is roughly 0.169% of Alaska's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Alaska.
The interactive satellite map of Craig is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 55.4764, -133.1483 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Craig in Alaska. For broader context, explore the Alaska state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Craig is Klawock Airport (KLW), roughly 12 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Craig is approximately 324 km (201 mi) from Juneau, the capital of Alaska, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Alaska.
Craig sits at an elevation of approximately 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Alaska.
The closest cities to Craig include Klawock, Ketchikan, Metlakatla. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Craig, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 09:36 PM, giving a day length of 15h 17m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Craig's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Craig is approximately 6,176 km (3,837 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,400 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Craig — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Port-aux-Français, French Southern Territories, roughly 1,715 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.
Craig is approximately 3,562 km (2,214 mi) E of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
