SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Akureyri
Cities on the same parallel as Akureyri
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novyy Urengoy | Russia | 94,212 | 66.08° |
| Luleå | Sweden | 77,832 | 65.58° |
| Nadym | Russia | 46,339 | 65.53° |
| Usinsk | Russia | 44,078 | 66.01° |
| Inta | Russia | 32,080 | 66.03° |
| Piteå | Sweden | 23,067 | 65.32° |
| Tornio | Finland | 20,932 | 65.85° |
| Kemi | Finland | 19,332 | 65.74° |
| Boden | Sweden | 16,830 | 65.83° |
| Aykhal | Russia | 15,267 | 65.93° |
| Kuusamo | Finland | 14,784 | 65.96° |
| Pangody | Russia | 10,898 | 65.85° |
| Ii | Finland | 9,800 | 65.32° |
| Mosjøen | Norway | 9,636 | 65.84° |
| Urengoy | Russia | 9,355 | 65.97° |
| Keminmaa | Finland | 7,591 | 65.80° |
| Kalix | Sweden | 7,495 | 65.85° |
| Pudasjärvi | Finland | 7,226 | 65.38° |
| Korotchaevo | Russia | 6,998 | 65.91° |
| Haparanda | Sweden | 6,679 | 65.84° |
| Sandnessjøen | Norway | 5,778 | 66.02° |
| Loukhi | Russia | 5,764 | 66.08° |
| Kalevala | Russia | 5,431 | 65.20° |
| Ust-Tsilma | Russia | 5,100 | 65.44° |
| Brønnøysund | Norway | 5,045 | 65.47° |
Understanding Akureyri's latitude
| Latitude | 65.68° N |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 7,304 km / 4,538 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 97 km / 61 mi Arctic Circle (66.56° N) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Akureyri along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 65.68° N is about 23h 30m around the summer solstice in June, while the shortest is about 3h 04m around the winter solstice in December.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 4h 44m |
| February | 8h 22m |
| March | 11h 40m |
| April | 15h 19m |
| May | 19h 03m |
| June | 23h 04m |
| July | 20h 42m |
| August | 16h 47m |
| September | 13h 08m |
| October | 9h 40m |
| November | 6h 01m |
| December | 3h 12m |
Interactive map of Akureyri
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Akureyri and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of Akureyri's parallel (65.68°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Akureyri?
Akureyri is located at longitude 18.0878° W. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Los Llanos de Aridane (Spain), at 17.9182° W in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Akureyri’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between 65.18° and 66.18°, the ±0.5° matching band around Akureyri.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.
Do these cities share the same climate?
Not necessarily. Latitude is only one influence on climate; altitude, coastlines, ocean currents and local terrain also matter.