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Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In Byron Bay, Australia

Friday, 14 August 2026
01:42:54 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 6,330
District: Byron

🗺 Map of Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia – GPS Coordinates & Satellite View


Explore the interactive satellite map of Byron Bay, a city in New South Wales, Australia, 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 Byron Bay β€” all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Byron Bay.

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 Australia operations.

🌍 GPS Coordinates of Byron Bay, New South Wales

📍 LATITUDE
28.65°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
153.612°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)28.6499° S153.6125° E
Signed Decimal Degrees-28.6499153.6125
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)28° 38' 60" S153° 36' 45" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)28° 38.9934' S153° 36.7476' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Byron Bay Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:18 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:22 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
11h 4m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
11:50 AM
Calculated for today (14 Aug 2026) from Byron Bay’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Byron Bay’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
3,189 km
(1,982 mi) • Byron Bay is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
15,006 km
(9,325 mi) • Byron Bay is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
28.65° N, 26.388° W
The point exactly opposite Byron Bay through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Byron Bay, you'd surface nearest to Puntagorda, Spain, about 820 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Byron Bay

📍 Location Details

CityByron Bay
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
DistrictByron
Time Zone+08:00 to +10:30

📈 Area & Population

Population6,330
Area (km²)12,406.00 km²
Area (mi²)4,789.98 mi²
Pop. Density0.51 /km²
Elevation8 m / 26 ft
GPS (DD)-28.6499, 153.6125

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Byron Bay

Nearby Cities Found: 6 cities
Parent State: New South Wales
Parent Country: Australia

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 6,330
🏆 State Rank: #360 of 1529 most populous in New South Wales
🏠 Share of New South Wales Population: 0.078%
📏 Built-Up Area: 12,406.00 km²
👥 Population Density: 1 people/km²

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Byron Bay to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around New South Wales.

CityStateDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Drive Est.Map
Suffolk ParkNew South WalesS4 km3 mi~4m🗺 View
EwingsdaleNew South WalesW6 km4 mi~6m🗺 View
BangalowNew South WalesSW10 km6 mi~10m🗺 View
MyocumNew South WalesNW12 km7 mi~12m🗺 View
Brunswick HeadsNew South WalesNW14 km9 mi~14m🗺 View
MullumbimbyNew South WalesNW15 km10 mi~15m🗺 View

Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.

🚗 Distance from Byron Bay to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Sydney
624 km (387 mi)
S of Byron Bay • ~10h 24m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Canberra
850 km (528 mi)
SW of Byron Bay • ~14h 10m drive (straight-line)

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in New South Wales

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in New South Wales, the home state of Byron Bay, along with each city's aerial distance from Sydney, New South Wales's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.

City NameLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from State CapitalMap & Coords
Sydney-33.8679° S151.2073° E58 m0 km🗺 View Map
Newcastle-32.9295° S151.7801° E48 m117 km🗺 View Map
Central Coast-33.4298° S151.3714° E15 m51 km🗺 View Map
Wollongong-34.424° S150.8935° E29 m68 km🗺 View Map
Maitland-32.7331° S151.5574° E16 m130 km🗺 View Map
Coffs Harbour-30.2963° S153.1135° E6 m436 km🗺 View Map
Blue Mountains-33.7133° S150.3307° E978 m83 km🗺 View Map
Pittwater-33.6662° S151.3017° E-24 km🗺 View Map
Port Macquarie-31.4308° S152.9089° E10 m314 km🗺 View Map
Blacktown-33.7667° S150.9167° E67 m29 km🗺 View Map
✈️ Nearest Airport
Ballina Byron Gateway Airport
IATA: BNK
21 km (13 mi) from Byron Bay
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🌍 Byron Bay Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Byron Bay Matter

The exact GPS location of Byron Bay gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside New South Wales. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats β€” DD, DMS and DDM β€” are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare New South Wales state-level map data

📈 Coordinate Formats for Byron Bay Mapping

Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Byron Bay are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Byron Bay

The satellite view of Byron Bay lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Australia map

🌎 Regional Position of Byron Bay in New South Wales

Byron Bay sits within New South Wales, Australia, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities

🚚 Logistics & Route Planning with Byron Bay Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Byron Bay for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across New South Wales. › Browse every city in New South Wales

💻 Using Byron Bay Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Byron Bay 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 location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Australia. › Country geolocation database

📊 How to Use Byron Bay Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Byron Bay directly in Google Maps, navigation apps, mapping software or API integrations. Three coordinate formats are listed for maximum compatibility across tools.
🚛 Explore Nearby CitiesUse the nearby cities tool to find every town and city close to Byron Bay. Ideal for coverage planning, cross-town logistics and regional market research.
🏝 Compare New South Wales CitiesAccess the full city directory for New South Wales ranked by population, area and density for precise site comparisons and territory planning.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Byron Bay Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Byron Bay?

The GPS coordinates of Byron Bay are latitude -28.6499° and longitude 153.6125°. In directional format: 28.6499° S, 153.6125° E. These coordinates mark the center of Byron Bay in New South Wales and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Byron Bay located?

Byron Bay is a city in New South Wales, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Byron. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Byron Bay?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Byron Bay sits at: Latitude 28° 38' 60" S and Longitude 153° 36' 45" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.

👥 What is the population of Byron Bay?

Byron Bay has a population of approximately 6,330 people. This is roughly 0.078% of New South Wales's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in New South Wales.

🗺 How can I view Byron Bay on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Byron Bay is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -28.6499, 153.6125 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Byron Bay in New South Wales. For broader context, explore the New South Wales state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Byron Bay?

The nearest airport to Byron Bay is Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (BNK), roughly 21 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Byron Bay from Sydney?

Byron Bay is approximately 624 km (387 mi) from Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in New South Wales.

⛰️ What is the elevation of Byron Bay?

Byron Bay sits at an elevation of approximately 8 meters (26 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for New South Wales.

🗺 Which cities are closest to Byron Bay?

The closest cities to Byron Bay include Suffolk Park, Ewingsdale, Bangalow. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Byron Bay today?

Today in Byron Bay, sunrise is at 06:18 AM and sunset is at 05:22 PM, giving a day length of 11h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Byron Bay's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Byron Bay from the Equator?

Byron Bay is approximately 3,189 km (1,982 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 15,006 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Byron Bay?

The antipodal point of Byron Bay — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Puntagorda, Spain, roughly 820 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 city.

🚗 How far is Byron Bay from Canberra, the capital of Australia?

Byron Bay is approximately 850 km (528 mi) SW of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.