Current Date And Time In Forster, Australia
Saturday, 15 August 2026
10:31:46 AEST
State: New South Wales
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 13,660
District: Mid-Coast
Explore the interactive satellite map of Forster, 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 Forster — 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 Forster.
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.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 32.1814° S | 152.5172° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -32.1814 | 152.5172 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 32° 10' 53" S | 152° 31' 2" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 32° 10.8816' S | 152° 31.029' E |
| City | Forster |
| State | New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Mid-Coast |
| Time Zone | +08:00 to +10:30 |
| Population | 13,660 |
| Elevation | 7 m / 23 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -32.1814, 152.5172 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Forster 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.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuncurry | New South Wales | NW | 2 km | 1 mi | ~2m | 🗺 View |
| Green Point | New South Wales | S | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Coomba Park | New South Wales | SW | 8 km | 5 mi | ~8m | 🗺 View |
| Failford | New South Wales | NW | 12 km | 7 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Black Head | New South Wales | N | 12 km | 8 mi | ~12m | 🗺 View |
| Hallidays Point | New South Wales | N | 13 km | 8 mi | ~13m | 🗺 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.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in New South Wales, the home state of Forster, 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 Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | -33.8679° S | 151.2073° E | 58 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Newcastle | -32.9295° S | 151.7801° E | 48 m | 117 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Central Coast | -33.4298° S | 151.3714° E | 15 m | 51 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Wollongong | -34.424° S | 150.8935° E | 29 m | 68 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Maitland | -32.7331° S | 151.5574° E | 16 m | 130 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Coffs Harbour | -30.2963° S | 153.1135° E | 6 m | 436 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blue Mountains | -33.7133° S | 150.3307° E | 978 m | 83 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pittwater | -33.6662° S | 151.3017° E | - | 24 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Port Macquarie | -31.4308° S | 152.9089° E | 10 m | 314 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Blacktown | -33.7667° S | 150.9167° E | 67 m | 29 km | 🗺 View Map |
Port Macquarie Airport IATA: PQQ 89 km (55 mi) from Forster |
The exact GPS location of Forster 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 — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare New South Wales state-level map data
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 Forster are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Forster 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
Forster 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
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Forster 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
Coordinates for Forster 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
The GPS coordinates of Forster are latitude -32.1814° and longitude 152.5172°. In directional format: 32.1814° S, 152.5172° E. These coordinates mark the center of Forster in New South Wales and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Forster is a city in New South Wales, Australia, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Mid-Coast. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Forster sits at: Latitude 32° 10' 53" S and Longitude 152° 31' 2" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Forster has a population of approximately 13,660 people. This is roughly 0.168% 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.
The interactive satellite map of Forster is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -32.1814, 152.5172 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Forster in New South Wales. For broader context, explore the New South Wales state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Forster is Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ), roughly 89 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Forster is approximately 224 km (139 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.
Forster sits at an elevation of approximately 7 meters (23 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for New South Wales.
The closest cities to Forster include Tuncurry, Green Point, Coomba Park. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Forster, sunrise is at 06:25 AM and sunset is at 05:23 PM, giving a day length of 10h 58m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Forster's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Forster is approximately 3,582 km (2,226 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 14,370 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Forster — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Almagreira, Portugal, roughly 575 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.
Forster is approximately 466 km (290 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.