Current Date And Time In Swains Island, American Samoa
Friday, 24 July 2026
00:06:07 SST
Capital: Faleasao
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -11:00 (SST)
Population: 17
Area: 1.87 km²
State Code: SW
Explore the interactive satellite map of Swains Island, a state or administrative region of American Samoa, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Swains Island — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Swains Island in American Samoa.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for American Samoa operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 11.0552° S | 171.0782° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -11.0552 | -171.0782 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 11° 3' 19" S | 171° 4' 42" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 11° 3.3132' S | 171° 4.6935' W |
| State / Region | Swains Island |
| Country | American Samoa |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Capital | Faleasao |
| State Code | SW |
| Time Zone | -11:00 |
| Districts | 1 |
| Population | 17 |
| Area (km²) | 1.87 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 0.72 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 8.95 /km² |
| Area Rank | #4 in American Samoa |
| Population Rank | #4 of 5 in American Samoa |
| GPS (DD) | -11.0552, -171.0782 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Swains Island to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across American Samoa.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern District | American Samoa | S | 360 km | 224 mi | ~4h 30m | 🗺 View |
| Western District | American Samoa | S | 366 km | 227 mi | ~4h 34m | 🗺 View |
| Rose Island | American Samoa | S | 372 km | 231 mi | ~4h 39m | 🗺 View |
| Manu'a | American Samoa | SE | 392 km | 243 mi | ~4h 54m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Swains Island, along with each city's aerial distance from Faleasao, Swains Island's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taulaga | -11.0553° S | -171.0883° W | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Swains Island is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across American Samoa. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Swains Island on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in American Samoa.
The satellite view of Swains Island helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View American Samoa national map
Swains Island occupies a distinct geographic zone within American Samoa in the Australia And Oceania region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Swains Island for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across American Samoa. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Swains Island 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in American Samoa. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Swains Island are latitude -11.0552° and longitude -171.0782°. In directional format: 11.0552° S, 171.0782° W. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Swains Island in American Samoa and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Swains Island is a state or administrative region of American Samoa, located in Australia And Oceania. Its capital city is Faleasao. View the exact position of Swains Island on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Swains Island is at: Latitude 11° 3' 19" S and Longitude 171° 4' 42" W. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Swains Island covers a total area of approximately 1.87 km² (0.72 mi²). This is roughly 0.94% of American Samoa's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Swains Island is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -11.0552, -171.0782 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Swains Island in American Samoa. For broader context, explore the American Samoa national map or nearby states.
Today in Swains Island, sunrise is at 06:42 AM and sunset is at 06:19 PM, giving a day length of 11h 37m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Swains Island's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Swains Island is approximately 1,231 km (765 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 18,691 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Swains Island — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ririwai, Nigeria, roughly 40 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 place.