The GPS coordinates of Ben Nevis are 56.7969, -5.0036 — northern hemisphere, western of the Greenwich meridian, about 6,316 km from the equator in the subarctic zone. Its elevation is about 1,345 m (4,413 ft) above sea level. Local time follows the Europe/London timezone.
Ben Nevis in every coordinate format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Decimal degrees | 56.796900, -5.003600 |
| DMS | 56°47'48.84"N 5°00'12.96"W |
| DDM | 56°47.8140'N 5°0.2160'W |
| UTM | 30V 377633E 6296569N |
| MGRS | 30V UH 77633 96568 |
| Plus Code | 9C8PQXWW+QH2 |
| Geohash | gfh7n5s3z |
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Where this landmark sits on the globe
- Distance to the equator: 6,316 km
- Distance to the North Pole: 3,692 km · to the South Pole: 16,323 km
- Antipode (opposite point on Earth):
-56.7969, 174.9964— explore it with the antipode finder
Sunrise & sunset in Ben Nevis through 2026
Local times (Europe/London), computed astronomically for these exact coordinates:
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | 08:57 | 15:51 | 6 h 53 min |
| Feb 1 | 08:20 | 16:49 | 8 h 29 min |
| Mar 1 | 07:14 | 17:52 | 10 h 37 min |
| Apr 1 | 06:51 | 19:58 | 13 h 07 min |
| May 1 | 05:34 | 21:02 | 15 h 27 min |
| Jun 1 | 04:37 | 22:00 | 17 h 22 min |
| Jul 1 | 04:33 | 22:16 | 17 h 43 min |
| Aug 1 | 05:20 | 21:34 | 16 h 13 min |
| Sep 1 | 06:23 | 20:19 | 13 h 56 min |
| Oct 1 | 07:24 | 18:57 | 11 h 33 min |
| Nov 1 | 07:30 | 16:39 | 9 h 09 min |
| Dec 1 | 08:32 | 15:48 | 7 h 15 min |
For today's live values — including golden hour and moon times — use the sunrise & sunset tool.
Distances from Ben Nevis
| To | Distance | Miles | Initial bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 668 km | 415 mi | 150° SSE |
| New York | 5,116 km | 3,179 mi | 280° W |
| Tokyo | 9,208 km | 5,722 mi | 28° NNE |
| Sydney | 16,894 km | 10,497 mi | 45° NE |
| Dubai | 5,892 km | 3,661 mi | 100° E |
| Singapore | 11,011 km | 6,842 mi | 73° ENE |
| Los Angeles | 8,136 km | 5,056 mi | 307° NW |
| Johannesburg | 9,738 km | 6,051 mi | 151° SSE |
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Nearest places in this database
| Place | Distance | Bearing |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle, United Kingdom | 146 km | 130° SE |
| Snowdon, United Kingdom | 419 km | 171° S |
| Tórshavn, Faroe Islands | 588 km | 351° N |
| Stonehenge, United Kingdom | 658 km | 160° SSE |
| London, United Kingdom | 668 km | 150° SSE |
Local time
Ben Nevis uses the Europe/London timezone (UTC+00:00 in January, UTC+01:00 in July) and observes daylight saving time (DST).