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Parkes, New South Wales, Australia – Australia Flag

Current Date And Time In Parkes, Australia

Saturday, 15 August 2026
11:39:58 AEST
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Timezone: UTC +10:00 (AEST)
Population: 9,832
District: Parkes

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


Explore the interactive satellite map of Parkes, 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 Parkes 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 Parkes.

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 Parkes, New South Wales

📍 LATITUDE
33.137°
South (S)
📍 LONGITUDE
148.176°
East (E)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)33.1372° S148.1759° E
Signed Decimal Degrees-33.1372148.1759
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)33° 8' 14" S148° 10' 33" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)33° 8.232' S148° 10.554' E

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Parkes Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:44 AM
🌅 SUNSET
05:39 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
10h 55m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:11 PM
Calculated for today (15 Aug 2026) from Parkes’s GPS coordinates • times shown in local time.

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

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
3,689 km
(2,292 mi) • Parkes is in the southern hemisphere
📍 DIST. FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
13,812 km
(8,583 mi) • Parkes is in the eastern hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
33.137° N, 31.824° W
The point exactly opposite Parkes through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Parkes, you'd surface nearest to Ribeira Grande, Portugal, about 661 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 Parkes

📍 Location Details

CityParkes
StateNew South Wales
CountryAustralia
ContinentAustralia And Oceania
DistrictParkes
Time Zone+08:00 to +10:30

📈 Area & Population

Population9,832
Elevation335 m / 1,099 ft
GPS (DD)-33.1372, 148.1759

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Neighboring Cities

🗺 Neighboring Cities of Parkes

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

📈 City Size & Population Analysis

Population: 9,832
🏆 State Rank: #200 of 1529 most populous in New South Wales
🏠 Share of New South Wales Population: 0.121%

✈️ Distance & Travel Time to Nearby Cities

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Parkes 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
ForbesNew South WalesSW32 km20 mi~32m🗺 View
EugowraNew South WalesSE37 km23 mi~37m🗺 View
Peak HillNew South WalesN46 km29 mi~46m🗺 View
ManildraNew South WalesE48 km30 mi~48m🗺 View
TrundleNew South WalesNW49 km31 mi~49m🗺 View
CudalNew South WalesE55 km34 mi~55m🗺 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 Parkes to Capitals

STATE CAPITAL • Sydney
293 km (182 mi)
E of Parkes • ~4h 53m drive (straight-line)
NATIONAL CAPITAL • Canberra
254 km (158 mi)
S of Parkes • ~4h 14m 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 Parkes, 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
Parkes Airport
IATA: PKE
6 km (4 mi) from Parkes
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🌍 Parkes Map Guide – Location Intelligence & Geographic Reference

📍 Why GPS Coordinates of Parkes Matter

The exact GPS location of Parkes 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 Parkes 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 Parkes are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.

🗺 Satellite Map Uses for Parkes

The satellite view of Parkes 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 Parkes in New South Wales

Parkes 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 Parkes Coordinates

Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Parkes 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 Parkes Location Data in Business Platforms

Coordinates for Parkes 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 Parkes Map Data

🔠 Copy & Use CoordinatesUse the latitude and longitude of Parkes 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 Parkes. 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 Parkes Location & Map

📍 What are the GPS coordinates of Parkes?

The GPS coordinates of Parkes are latitude -33.1372° and longitude 148.1759°. In directional format: 33.1372° S, 148.1759° E. These coordinates mark the center of Parkes in New South Wales and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.

🌎 Where is Parkes located?

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

📈 What are the DMS coordinates of Parkes?

In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Parkes sits at: Latitude 33° 8' 14" S and Longitude 148° 10' 33" 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 Parkes?

Parkes has a population of approximately 9,832 people. This is roughly 0.121% 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 Parkes on a satellite map?

The interactive satellite map of Parkes is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -33.1372, 148.1759 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Parkes in New South Wales. For broader context, explore the New South Wales state map or nearby cities.

✈️ What is the nearest airport to Parkes?

The nearest airport to Parkes is Parkes Airport (PKE), roughly 6 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.

🚗 How far is Parkes from Sydney?

Parkes is approximately 293 km (182 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 Parkes?

Parkes sits at an elevation of approximately 335 meters (1,099 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 Parkes?

The closest cities to Parkes include Forbes, Eugowra, Peak Hill. 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 Parkes today?

Today in Parkes, sunrise is at 06:44 AM and sunset is at 05:39 PM, giving a day length of 10h 55m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Parkes's GPS coordinates and updated daily.

📍 How far is Parkes from the Equator?

Parkes is approximately 3,689 km (2,292 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 13,812 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 Parkes?

The antipodal point of Parkes — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Ribeira Grande, Portugal, roughly 661 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 Parkes from Canberra, the capital of Australia?

Parkes is approximately 254 km (158 mi) S of Canberra, the national capital of Australia, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.