SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Mosfellsbær
Cities on the same parallel as Mosfellsbær
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkhangel’sk | Russia | 349,742 | 64.55° |
| Severodvinsk | Russia | 194,292 | 64.56° |
| Umeå | Sweden | 130,224 | 63.83° |
| Reykjavík | Iceland | 118,918 | 64.14° |
| Kokkola | Finland | 48,361 | 63.84° |
| Novodvinsk | Russia | 42,900 | 64.42° |
| Kópavogur | Iceland | 40,040 | 64.11° |
| Yagry | Russia | 40,000 | 64.59° |
| Muravlenko | Russia | 39,137 | 63.79° |
| Kajaani | Finland | 36,458 | 64.23° |
| Segezha | Russia | 33,354 | 63.75° |
| Hafnarfjörður | Iceland | 31,525 | 64.07° |
| Kostomuksha | Russia | 30,135 | 64.57° |
| Isakogorka | Russia | 28,571 | 64.45° |
| Onega | Russia | 22,693 | 63.91° |
| Gubkinskiy | Russia | 20,463 | 64.43° |
| Levanger | Norway | 20,171 | 63.75° |
| Beloyarskiy | Russia | 20,087 | 63.71° |
| Reykjanesbær | Iceland | 19,724 | 64.00° |
| Jakobstad | Finland | 19,668 | 63.67° |
| Keflavík | Iceland | 15,930 | 64.00° |
| Ylivieska | Finland | 15,375 | 64.08° |
| Nuuk | Greenland | 14,798 | 64.18° |
| Vuktyl | Russia | 13,693 | 63.85° |
| Steinkjer | Norway | 13,060 | 64.01° |
| Kalajoki | Finland | 12,231 | 64.25° |
| Belomorsk | Russia | 12,165 | 64.53° |
| Garðabær | Iceland | 11,421 | 64.09° |
| Nadvoitsy | Russia | 10,780 | 63.89° |
| Nivala | Finland | 10,397 | 63.92° |
| Sotkamo | Finland | 10,164 | 64.13° |
| Vilyuysk | Russia | 9,948 | 63.75° |
| Ust-Nera | Russia | 9,148 | 64.57° |
| Purpe | Russia | 9,099 | 64.48° |
| Selfoss | Iceland | 9,000 | 63.93° |
| Lycksele | Sweden | 8,545 | 64.60° |
| Namsos | Norway | 8,413 | 64.47° |
| Verdal | Norway | 8,308 | 63.79° |
| Iqaluit | Canada | 7,429 | 63.75° |
| Kuhmo | Finland | 7,413 | 64.13° |
| Akranes | Iceland | 7,411 | 64.32° |
| Berëzovo | Russia | 7,034 | 63.94° |
| Oulainen | Finland | 6,887 | 64.27° |
| Haapajärvi | Finland | 6,482 | 63.75° |
| Haapavesi | Finland | 6,347 | 64.13° |
| Kronoby | Finland | 6,318 | 63.73° |
| Vuokatti | Finland | 6,183 | 64.14° |
| Holmsund | Sweden | 5,962 | 63.71° |
| Larsmo | Finland | 5,934 | 63.75° |
| Tura | Russia | 5,444 | 64.28° |
| Kannus | Finland | 5,255 | 63.90° |
Understanding Mosfellsbær's latitude
| Latitude | 64.17° N |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 7,135 km / 4,433 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 266 km / 165 mi Arctic Circle (66.56° N) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Mosfellsbær along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 64.17° N is about 21h 10m around the summer solstice in June, while the shortest is about 4h 06m 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 | 5h 24m |
| February | 8h 38m |
| March | 11h 42m |
| April | 15h 05m |
| May | 18h 25m |
| June | 21h 03m |
| July | 19h 44m |
| August | 16h 26m |
| September | 13h 04m |
| October | 9h 50m |
| November | 6h 31m |
| December | 4h 12m |
Interactive map of Mosfellsbær
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Mosfellsbær 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 Mosfellsbær's parallel (64.17°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Mosfellsbær?
Mosfellsbær is located at longitude 21.7000° W. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Reykjavík (Iceland), at 21.8954° W in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Mosfellsbær’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between 63.67° and 64.67°, the ±0.5° matching band around Mosfellsbær.
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.