Calgary, Canada — GPS Coordinates
51° 3' 0.4" N, 114° 5' 7.0" W
| Country | Canada |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 1,306,784 |
| Timezone | America/Edmonton |
| UTC offset | UTC−7 / UTC−6 |
Located in the southern part of Alberta, Canada, Calgary lies in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. This inland city is positioned near the Bow River, making it a significant hub for culture and commerce in the region.
The coordinates 51.0501, -114.0853 can be used for various practical applications, such as obtaining driving directions, sharing your location with others, or geotagging photos. Entering these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application will help you navigate directly to the city center.
Geographic Facts About Calgary
- Sunrise
- 06:13
- local time, 8 August
- Sunset
- 21:12
- local time, 8 August
- Day length
- 14h 59m
- 8 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−7 / UTC−6
- America/Edmonton
- Antipode
- -51.050110, 65.914710
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Calgary Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 51.050110, -114.085290
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 51°3'0.4"N 114°5'7.0"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 51°3.007'N 114°5.117'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 11N 704285E 5659440N
- Geohash · base32 index
- c3nf7vmsk
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 95373W27+2VW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:51.050110,-114.085290
Distances from Calgary
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Deer | 137 km | 85 mi | N (8°) |
| Lethbridge | 175 km | 109 mi | SSE (149°) |
| Edmonton | 281 km | 175 mi | N (8°) |
| Kelowna | 404 km | 251 mi | WSW (253°) |
| Kamloops | 440 km | 273 mi | W (267°) |
| Spokane, United States | 448 km | 278 mi | SW (214°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise coordinates for Calgary?
Calgary's coordinates are 51.0501° N latitude and -114.0853° W longitude. When reading coordinates, remember that latitude is indicated first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Calgary in, and what is its UTC offset?
Calgary is in the America/Edmonton time zone, which has a UTC offset of -7 hours during standard time.
How can I use Calgary's coordinates with a maps app or navigation system?
To use the coordinates in a maps app, simply enter '51.0501, -114.0853' into the search bar. This will direct you to Calgary's location for navigation or exploration.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.